Sam Allard
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The Inside Scoop on CMSD CEO Eric Gordon’s Resignation
Justin Bibb, education power players and the future of the Cleveland Plan → Read More
See Stranger Things Season 4 Vol. 2 on Big Screen Sunday
Cinemark Valley View (6001 Canal Rd., Valley View) will screen the second volume of Stranger Things Season 4 in a special theatrical event Sunday afternoon. → Read More
The Dark Horse, Independent Candidate for Ohio Governor, Earns Endorsement of Vermin Supreme
The Dark Horse, an independent "candidate" for Ohio Governor, has earned the endorsement of legendary offbeat politician and performance artist Vermin Supreme. → Read More
Ronayne Endorsed by Nearly 30 Cuyahoga County Mayors
Nearly 30 mayors across Cuyahoga County endorsed the Democratic candidate for Cuyahoga County Executive, Chris Ronanye, at a press event Tuesday morning on the Cuyahoga River. Ronayne dubbed the occasion the "biggest day" of his campaign, (which presumably stands to be topped only by the election itself on Nov. 8, if things go his way). → Read More
CMSD Issues RFP for Search Firm to Find Eric Gordon Replacement
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) has issued a request for proposals seeking an executive search firm to recruit candidates and otherwise assist in a "comprehensive national search" for a CEO to succeed Eric Gordon. The beloved Gordon, who has been at CMSD's helm since 2011, made the bombshell announcement on Sept. 12 that he would resign at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. → Read More
Princeton Undergrad from Cleveland Has Been Missing Since Friday
A twenty-year-old junior at Princeton University with Cleveland ties has reportedly been missing since early Friday morning. → Read More
Capitol Theatre Celebrates Centennial with Gala Saturday
Justin Bibb to attend, former Cleveland Councilman Matt Zone to be honored. → Read More
10 Predictions for the 2022-2023 Cavs Season from a Cleveland Homer with a Pretty Good Track Record!
Mobley First Team All-Defense. Garland 10 Assists Per Game. Diakite a Bona Fide Junkyard Dog. → Read More
Ronayne and Weingart Slash and Clash at Public Transit Forum
The candidates for Cuyahoga County Executive, Democrat Chris Ronayne and Republican Lee Weingart, appeared alongside each other Thursday evening for a rollicking topical forum on public transportation at Goldhorn Brewery. → Read More
Outside Magazine Names South Bass Island State Park Best Campground in Ohio
Our pals at Outside have assembled a subjective list of the best campgrounds in every state and selected South Bass Island State Park for Ohio. → Read More
Fiber Optic Upgrades Largely to Blame for Extensive Rapid Transit Service Interruptions in 2022
By the end of August, portions of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) rapid transit lines had been out of service and replaced with shuttle buses for 46 days in 2022. The service interruptions were due to a variety of track repairs, planned capital improvements and preventative maintenance projects. → Read More
Fishermen Indicted on Criminal Charges for Lake Erie Walleye Trail Cheating Scandal
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's office announced Wednesday that a grand jury has indicted fishermen Jacob Runyan, 42, and Chase Cominsky, 35, on a number of criminal counts stemming from the Lake Erie Walleye Trail tournament cheating scandal on Sept. 30. → Read More
Cleveland City Council Bans Gay Conversion Therapy
The City of Cleveland joined Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland Heights Monday evening when City Council passed an ordinance outlawing gay conversion therapy on minors within the city limits. → Read More
Team That Brought You "Immersive VanGogh" is Coming for Your Wallet with "Immersive Disney"
Walt Disney Animation Studios announced last week that it was partnering with Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of Immersive Van Gogh, to develop an immersive Disney experience that will tour North American cities next year. → Read More
Team That Brought You "Immersive VanGogh" is Coming for Your Wallet with "Immersive Disney"
Walt Disney Animation Studios announced last week that it was partnering with Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of Immersive Van Gogh, to develop an immersive Disney experience that will tour North American cities next year. → Read More
Crain's Cleveland Business Joins PD/Cleveland.com in Endorsing Chris Ronayne for County Executive
Crain's Cleveland Business, in an editorial published Monday, endorsed Democrat Chris Ronayne for Cuyahoga County Executive in the race to succeed Armond Budish. → Read More
Free Popcorn and Fountain Drink Refills at Cleveland Cinemas This Week
This is a public service announcement for movie theater popcorn goblins like yours truly. → Read More
City of Cleveland Finally Plans to Replace Coin Operated Parking Meters
The City of Cleveland announced Thursday that at long last it is formally seeking a vendor to modernize its street parking system. → Read More
Forbes Will Host its Marquee Under 30 Summit in Cleveland Next Year
A handful of suited men in their fifties, plus Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, announced Wednesday morning that the annual summit produced by Forbes Magazine in concert with its "30 Under 30" list will be coming to Cleveland next year. → Read More
Watch Timelapse Video of Stupid 34-Minute Walk from Tri-C Rapid Station to Proposed County Jail Site
Last week, both Cuyahoga County Executive candidates Chris Ronayne and Lee Weingart wrote letters to Cuyahoga County Council opposing the proposed $750 million county jail project at 2700 Transport Road. → Read More