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Food + Drink
Class Acts
As school goes back into session, brush up on your culinary skills with these cooking workshops.
Food for Famiglia
Lago's new spot in the Flats might feel more contemporary than the original, but Fabio Salerno narrows the focus on family.
Local Flavor
One of downtown's newest restaurants is built around great food and design.
Shell Rock
Dive into a clambake with these simple tips.
In the CLE
Freshman Orientation
With five colleges welcoming new presidents this fall, we give you the crib notes to the new faces on campus.
Humble Pie
When LeBron James broke our hearts four years ago, we could have taken it better. Now that he's back, we've all had to eat a little crow. Here's how we rank some of the public backpedaling.
Justice Unfinished
After 25 years, retired FBI fugitive hunter Phil Torsney can’t shake the unsolved murder of 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic.
On the Rebound?
LeBron's return, the Republican National Convention and downtown growth make this a somewhat hopeful time for Cleveland. But history warns us not to get too euphoric.
Sad Sacks
If there's one thing the Cleveland Browns have been good at since 1999, it's churning through signal callers. So as we brace for possibly the biggest QB brouhaha of all, here are 10 great moments in our quarterback controversy history.
Square Roots
The long-awaited and much-debated Public Square renovation begins this fall. Here's what you need to know.
To The Nines
Of course you've already heard about The 9. The urban resort — comprised of a hotel, apartments, restaurant, bar, theater, Heinen's and more — opens this month in the historic Ameritrust Tower and Cleveland Trust Rotunda downtown. Here are three things we
Entertainment
3 to See
Grab some popcorn and head to one of these cinematic events.
Curtain Brawl
It's a showdown for the ages: comedy versus tragedy, death versus sex, musical versus play. In a single season, Great Lakes Theater will stage Les Miserables and The Merry Wives of Windsor at the Hanna Theatre. Emotions will run high, bu
Frame Shifter
A new book highlights the acclaimed works of experimental filmmaker Richard Myers.
Pop Quiz
After a lackluster summer concert season, September is solid gold. This month, the lineup packs more star power than a "We Are The World" recording session. If you only have time and money for one show, use our questionnaire to guide you.
Rap Quest
Idris Goodwin's How We Got On, onstage at Cleveland Play House, is an ode to hip-hop and a suburban upbringing.
Royal Treatment
With a fall U.S. tour, alt-pop phenomenon Lorde chats with us about maintaining normalcy and her next album.
Spreading the Word
Executive director Ellen Rudolph brings a fresh energy to the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Style
Age of Wonders
Fringe Boutique offers high-fashion items for women — regardless of how old they are.
It's a Wrap
A scarf is a fall staple. But this season, trade out your normal knot for something a little more complex — the pretzel knot.
Jean Therapy
Wear your knowledge of the fall staple on your legs with this guide to buying denim.
Travel & Outdoors
Cave City, Kentucky
Seek adventure underground.
Cooksburg, Pennsylvania
Become one with nature.
Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Take a deep breath and relax along the Crystal Coast.
Park City, Utah
Put your athletic ability to the test.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Quirky museums are on display in this Rust Belt city.
Sidney, Ohio
Unwind at this mansion-turned-BandB.
Skaneateles, New York
Escape to the countryside.
Story, Indiana
Turn back the clock in this historic town.
Education
Class Acts
We take note of highlighter-worthy students.
Lessons Learned
Educators share valuable insight they've gained.
Summer Vacation
Find out how students and a teacher spend their time away from class.
What It Feels Like
Students share life-changing experiences.