Parade of Jeers By Dillon Stewart
Long before the Baker Mayfield days, the Cleveland Browns hit rock bottom, 0-16, the culmination of nearly 20 years of suck. In this January feature, we went behind the scenes of the Browns Perfect Season Parade with organizer Chris McNeil, reflected on Browns fandom and attempted to reach catharsis on Al Lerner Way.
The Hard Thing To Do By James Bigley II
Forty-five years after Roe v. Wade, legislative pressures on abortion access and women’s health care continue to increase. As clinics dwindle, Fred Sokol and other anti-abortion activists see the closings as motivation to step up their efforts. In this January feature, we examined both sides of the fight for abortion rights.
20 Reasons Why Our Music Scene Rocks By Kate Bigam, James Bigley II, Barry Goodrich, Sheehan Hannan, Lee McKinstry, Regan Reeck, Ken Schneck, Dillon Stewart, Lynne Thompson, Annie Zaleski and Jordan Zirm
As the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony strutted into town, we showcased a lineup of musicians, venues, vinyl makers and more who are amplifying our city's sound right now. Featuring artists such as Marcus Alan Ward, FreshProduce, Welshly Arms and more, we proved the Rock n' Roll City is alive and well.
Xinji Noodle Bar's Shuxin Liu Brings The Fire, Passion and Spice By Kim Schneider
Led by 34-year-old chef Shuxin Liu, the Ohio City spot plays to win with strong Eastern techniques and Western creativity in its flavorful ramen, imaginative bao and more. In this May restaurant review, Cleveland Magazine's dining editor told Liu's food origin story and, of course, why Clevelanders should eat there.
East Cleveland Entrepreneur Creates On-The-Go Studio By Lee McKinstry
Brandyn Armstrong's Studio Stick, which won the ABC invention contest Funderdome, lets musicians and artists capture inspiration wherever it strikes. In our May issue, we followed the East Cleveland come-up of entrepreneur and rapper Young Stacka.
The Misfortune Teller By James Bigley II
They came seeking answers. What they received was crushing debt, self-doubt and heartbreak. In our June issue, we detailed how a Mentor psychic bilked her clients out of $1.4 million.
Banking on Downtown By Sheehan Hannan
Developers Frank and Malisse Sinito are emerging as two of downtown's top real estate players with the recent purchase of Key Tower, the Garfield Building and the 925 Building. But as the son and daughter-in-law of one of Cleveland's most notorious mobsters, their mission to transform Cleveland goes beyond restoring historic locations. We sat down at Marble Room, which they own, with the Sinitos to talk about their past and Cleveland's future.
"White Boy Rick" Gets Rolling This Month By Abby Burton
For the new drama starring Matthew McConaughey, director Yann Demange transformed Cleveland's East Side into '80s Detroit. In this September article, we took you to the film's set and behind the scenes of the retelling of this gritty true story.
Best Doctors: Why One Woman Chose Life By Kate Bigam
Our August "Best Doctors" issue examined cutting-edge treatments, heard from doctors on the front lines and detailed patients' battles with mental health. After contemplating suicide, one writer shared her struggles with depression and why she decided to live.
Best Doctors: Fight Of Their Lives By Rebecca Meiser
For years Kim and Carol Jaworski tried to get their son Robert help with his mental illness. Only after he attacked them with a knife were they finally able to get him the treatment he needed. In our July issue, the Jaworski family shared the harrowing tale of the fight of their lives.
Essay: The Fire By Philip Metres
"'I just don't fit in,' he'd confessed in a thick Massachusetts accent." In this October essay, one writer reckons with the identity of his late college roommate, who died under mysterious circumstances.
Steven Caple Jr. Steps Into the Ring By Barry Goodrich
Steven Caple Jr., the homegrown director who debuted with Cleveland flick The Land, made his major studio debut in November with Creed II. In that month's issue, we spoke to the director about working with Sylvester Stallone and Michael B. Jordan, Rocky's legacy and more.
Why We Need Superman Now By Sheehan Hannan
Created here 80 years ago, the man of steel gets a modern makeover in the hands of Cleveland native Brian Michael Bendis — just when we need him most. Meet the man revamping Superman and revisit the hero's Cleveland roots in this December feature.
