Communities across Northeast Ohio are working hard to remain relevant. After the pandemic, cities need to find a way to keep revenues coming in, keep the schools strong and offer a safe, fun environment for people to want to live in. For Ben Holbert, his passion for where he livesContinue Reading
Recognizing obesity as a disease is a major shift in our collective thinking. Most people consider obesity an aesthetic problem, not a chronic disease issue. Too often, we use the word “obese” as an adjective for how a person looks without recognizing that obesity is a disease the person is battlingContinue Reading
As we all venture back to the theater, we are welcomed by a diverse number of movies that keep us entertained and glued to our seats. The House of Gucci does just that with a star-studded class including Lady Gaga, Al Pacino, Jarett Leto, Jeremy Irons, Selma Hyack, Adam Driver,Continue Reading
When we think of heroes, we often think of tall, shapely men in capes flying in to save the day. But in Cleveland, heroes come in all shapes and sizes. To over 700 kids, Demetrius Williams is their hero. Williams is the Executive Director President of Beat The Streets Cleveland,Continue Reading
I’m not your typical jazz aficionado. I do enjoy listening, though, to the various eras of classic to contemporary jazz. I keep my Sirius XM locked into channel 67 Real Jazz. This is where I can listen to some of my favorite jazz artists like Quincy Jones, Nina Simone, JimmyContinue Reading
Growing up in the South, Richard Williams never imagined that he would raise two of the most powerful figures in women’s tennis. Richard grew up picking cotton in a rough world, one in which as a child he watched his best friend have his hands cut off and then murderedContinue Reading
Where should we start when considering Cleveland? Do we begin with Lake Erie catching on fire? Or maybe we should start with the Browns’ two losses to the Denver Broncos. We could mention the Indians (now Guardians) losing the World Series in the ninth inning of game seven. That’s howContinue Reading
For those looking for love, post-pandemic dating has gone to yet another level. When COVID-19 hit, everyone moved to online dating. That transition has redefined how we engage with each other, choose when to meet in person, and finally when to have sex. The question remains: How many dates shouldContinue Reading
It’s been known for decades that the American educational system has been in decline. For a country with 130,930 K-12 schools and 5,300 colleges and universities, plus the largest number of top universities in the world … · Approximately 32 million adults are considered to be illiterate 1 · About 130 million peopleContinue Reading
· Access is the most important currency in our world. Those who are able to increase their access over the course of their life will have the doors opened to resources they could never have imagined. I grew up in Cleveland, pretty close to East High School. My father wasContinue Reading
