December 26, 2024Dec 26 City Skate Center in Painesville. It's been there since 1956 under different ownership(s) https://www.facebook.com/CitySkateCenter/ http://www.mainstreetpainesville.org/
December 26, 2024Dec 26 21 hours ago, LibertyBlvd said: Roller skating was a good way to meet a member of the opposite sex. My future parents met at Skateland on Euclid. Are there any roller rinks left in NE Ohio? My experience was a little different - when I heard the DJ announce "slow skate, all skate, LADIES CHOICE" (aka ladies picked a guy to skate with along with whatever REO Speedwagon ballad), I made a beeline for the arcade area. In a somewhat related note, the soundtrack to 'Xanadu' was one of my favorites and for years I was reigning champ/high scorer on Ms. Pac-Man 🏳️🌈 clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
December 27, 2024Dec 27 2 hours ago, YABO713 said: That was Brook Park Skateland for me - RIP! I remember it well. I skated there quite often in my youth. Rich Broglio at the organ. I also skated at the Rollercade on Denison Ave as a very young child in the early 60s.
December 27, 2024Dec 27 ^^^ Pla-Mor in Euclid is still active, but it's had serious violence problems in recent years. EPD's likely been there more than to any bar, even the Triple Deuce.
December 27, 2024Dec 27 17 hours ago, YABO713 said: That was Brook Park Skateland for me - RIP! My niece and my daughter at Skateland (?) circa 2015.
December 28, 2024Dec 28 here's a nice little potpourri of Cleveland stuff just posted http://www.mainstreetpainesville.org/
December 29, 2024Dec 29 hmm, looks like you can still boogie on down, down at skate world in lorain -- that's fun to see 🎉 https://www.lorainskateworld.com
December 29, 2024Dec 29 For the full patriotic stars and stripes decor - Country Skateland between Oberlin and Wellington in southern Lorain County. $7 to skate and $3 for skate rental... and they do all night skates a few times a year... and no website.
December 30, 2024Dec 30 over shadowed by president jimmy carter’s passing of course, but clevelander cablevision/hbo founder guy charles dolan died: Cable innovator Charles Dolan of Cove Neck dies at 98 By Timothy BolgerPosted on December 29, 2024 https://www.longislandpress.com/2024/12/29/charles-dolan-of-cove-neck-dies/
December 31, 2024Dec 31 YouTube video about Cleveland....with the wrong sky (fake?) skyline. Edited December 31, 2024Dec 31 by Rustbelter
December 31, 2024Dec 31 On 12/27/2024 at 10:29 AM, E Rocc said: ^^^ Pla-Mor in Euclid is still active, but it's had serious violence problems in recent years. EPD's likely been there more than to any bar, even the Triple Deuce. That's too bad. I spent a lot of time at the RollerDrome (as it was called). I remember there was a little booth in the corner that the music would be played from. My memories of the place are fading, but I thought there was a keyboard or organ in there at one point? Plus when I was a kid, I had the names of the arcade game cabinets there memorized. I even knew the order at one point! Ahhh to be young!
January 6Jan 6 whoa check this video out from 1968 — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEabysxvXMl/?igsh=MWo2dThhcGR6aXl3bg==
January 9Jan 9 On 1/6/2025 at 6:31 PM, mrnyc said: whoa check this video out from 1968 — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEabysxvXMl/?igsh=MWo2dThhcGR6aXl3bg== I love how "urban_cleveland_retro" watermarked over a shutterstock watermark. Yeesh. Here's the link to the shutterstock archives: https://www.shutterstock.com/video/search/cleveland-1968, I'm sure with a little bit of searching you'd find the library or other public sources have these without the watermarks. Edited January 9Jan 9 by GISguy
January 10Jan 10 On 12/31/2024 at 11:14 AM, Rustbelter said: YouTube video about Cleveland....with the wrong sky (fake?) skyline. I just watched that video. Really enjoyed it. I suspect the main tour guide Cody is amongst us on here!?
January 28Jan 28 american funland 1991 rip big chuck — 🎉 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFOBR8pRWop/?igsh=bndrZDJvMG56bGlv
January 30Jan 30 https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/01/23/group-pursuing-new-cleveland-flag-not-waiting-for-formal-adoption Group pursuing new Cleveland flag not waiting for formal adoption This effort to create a new flag for Cleveland has been so non-transparent. The public was never part of the process to narrow down the options that were sent to them and when the 3 finalists were chosen some of them were designed by the actual team hosting the contest. I personally do not understand why there is a need to replace the current flag. If you haven't seen the 3 options + the original flag I have attached the finalists Supposedly the 6-sided star is to remind us that we were the sixth largest city at one point of our history. To me that star represents Chicago and also is a sad reminder of what we once were compared to now. There isn't any historic meaning to these proposals Edited January 30Jan 30 by dave2017
January 30Jan 30 3 hours ago, dave2017 said: https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/01/23/group-pursuing-new-cleveland-flag-not-waiting-for-formal-adoption Group pursuing new Cleveland flag not waiting for formal adoption This effort to create a new flag for Cleveland has been so non-transparent. The public was never part of the process to narrow down the options that were sent to them and when the 3 finalists were chosen some of them were designed by the actual team hosting the contest. I personally do not understand why there is a need to replace the current flag. If you haven't seen the 3 options + the original flag I have attached the finalists Supposedly the 6-sided star is to remind us that we were the sixth largest city at one point of our history. To me that star represents Chicago and also is a sad reminder of what we once were compared to now. There isn't any historic meaning to these proposals Before their rebrand they had more proposals. I don't think these were their best three. Not even close. None of these seem very Cleveland to me. That said, I'm fully on board with replacing the current flag, it's not a good flag. People don't use or recognize it. From a distance it looks like the French flag (reversed), and there is no reason for that design choice. My recommendation would be to go back to the beginning and have the public submit designs again.
January 30Jan 30 39 minutes ago, Ethan said: Before their rebrand they had more proposals. I don't think these were their best three. Not even close. None of these seem very Cleveland to me. That said, I'm fully on board with replacing the current flag, it's not a good flag. People don't use or recognize it. From a distance it looks like the French flag (reversed), and there is no reason for that design choice. My recommendation would be to go back to the beginning and have the public submit designs again. Touché The three designs are not inspiring civic pride in me but the current flag is terrible and does not hold up to vexillological standards whatsoever - it definitely needs replaced. If I had to pick one of the three options it would be the green and navy blue coastline, but I think the colors would need changed.
January 30Jan 30 This was my submission for what its worth: Cleflag.org set up a contest for the redesign of flag of Cleveland. They surveyed 600 residents to gain their input on colors symbols etc. To start things off, I wanted to pay homage to the Ohio burgee. This shape is instantly recognizable by just about every American. If someone were to see this flag outside of Cleveland, they would immediately be able to assume it is one of the major cities of Ohio. Adding to the last point, the "C" on the flag, is reminiscent of the iconic Colorado State Flag, allows the viewer to assume it is one of the "Three C's" of Ohio. Many of the designs include a symbol of industry such as a cog/gear, hammer, etc. However, similar to your websites point on sports team colors, the industry can leave as well. For the most part, it already has. I think a more timeless symbol would suit the design better. I agree with the survey responders that Blue (Royal), Green (Irish), and White (Optic) all represent the iconic qualities of Cleveland. Blue representing Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River. Green representing the renowned Metroparks system, and the two White stripes symbolizing the East and West sides of the City. This was inspired by the white found on the Chicago flag representing their three sides of town. With Chicago on our minds, the memorable stars fill out this concept quite nicely. I have included 6 stars representing Cleveland's historic nickname as "The Sixth City." This calls back to the boom that put Cleveland on the map. Also, several local businesses, i.e. Sixth City Cycles, have adopted this nickname. I think it would "click" nicely with residents. Overall, I think the design is simple enough to pass the "squint" and "child" tests. The colors are distinct enough to stand out and still pass the "grayscale" test. And there is enough meaning packed into one flag that I can type all of this! Let me know what you think!
January 30Jan 30 36 minutes ago, Zagapi said: This was my submission for what its worth: Cleflag.org set up a contest for the redesign of flag of Cleveland. They surveyed 600 residents to gain their input on colors symbols etc. To start things off, I wanted to pay homage to the Ohio burgee. This shape is instantly recognizable by just about every American. If someone were to see this flag outside of Cleveland, they would immediately be able to assume it is one of the major cities of Ohio. Adding to the last point, the "C" on the flag, is reminiscent of the iconic Colorado State Flag, allows the viewer to assume it is one of the "Three C's" of Ohio. Many of the designs include a symbol of industry such as a cog/gear, hammer, etc. However, similar to your websites point on sports team colors, the industry can leave as well. For the most part, it already has. I think a more timeless symbol would suit the design better. I agree with the survey responders that Blue (Royal), Green (Irish), and White (Optic) all represent the iconic qualities of Cleveland. Blue representing Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River. Green representing the renowned Metroparks system, and the two White stripes symbolizing the East and West sides of the City. This was inspired by the white found on the Chicago flag representing their three sides of town. With Chicago on our minds, the memorable stars fill out this concept quite nicely. I have included 6 stars representing Cleveland's historic nickname as "The Sixth City." This calls back to the boom that put Cleveland on the map. Also, several local businesses, i.e. Sixth City Cycles, have adopted this nickname. I think it would "click" nicely with residents. Overall, I think the design is simple enough to pass the "squint" and "child" tests. The colors are distinct enough to stand out and still pass the "grayscale" test. And there is enough meaning packed into one flag that I can type all of this! Let me know what you think! I think it would be cool if you disguised the C a bit blending it into the stripes. Super quick, super rough sketch just to make my intent clear. Polished up I think it would look better. Thoughts? Intended as a purely positive critique, I like the design for the most part. Edit: it also now evokes a bit of a mechanical key shaft, so it could double as a subtle nod to our industrial history.
January 30Jan 30 This was my submission - solely an effort to raise Cleveland's abysmal voter turnout, nothing more...
January 30Jan 30 I'm no artist but my choice would be a thin green bottom a dark aqua middle and a sky blue top with either the water crib or a boat between the aqua and the blue.
February 2Feb 2 amazing edible local architecture landmarks — 🎉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DFP72VhJZqe/?igsh=ZXNzZ2UzODh3bWJm
February 2Feb 2 On 1/30/2025 at 12:04 PM, E Rocc said: I'm no artist but my choice would be a thin green bottom a dark aqua middle and a sky blue top with either the water crib or a boat between the aqua and the blue. or a combination of this one:
February 6Feb 6 top things to do in parma — 😂 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE1KZRbulQi/?igsh=MTVpbTI1OXliaThtNg==
February 9Feb 9 the clock is what does it for the odeon in lower manhattan — 🎉 Drinking in the Glow of the Odeon Clock In "My Obsession" writers take a single object in a bar and explore its significance. This month: How the clock in a literary landmark made Jason Diamond feel like a New Yorker. MAY 31, 2018 story: JASON DIAMOND … A product of The Electric Neon Clock Company out of Cleveland, Ohio, the design was patented in 1940, and came with the option to top the clock with a company name to give it a more personalized feel; models now fetch upwards of $3,000 apiece. more: https://punchdrink.com/articles/drinking-in-the-glow-of-the-odeon-restaurant-new-york-city/ the electric neon clock co. history — the hq was 1220 huron rd in playhouse square, now the creswell apt bldg — https://neonclock.org/Pages/Manufacturer/ENCC/ENCC History.htm
February 9Feb 9 Super! Looking forward to the update of this Dan Gilbert tribute in June after the next Cavaliers championship.
March 11Mar 11 Some cool city scenes in this! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 13Mar 13 LOL!! "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 15Mar 15 mike tyson lived in shaker for 10yrs — https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHKJHzwPmwF/?igsh=MWE1b3Zwem1uaHViMg==
March 22Mar 22 Comic Con is this weekend, and if you're a nerd, you know who Felicia Day is. Here she is at the West Side Market! https://www.instagram.com/p/DHdxziTslez/
March 25Mar 25 On 1/30/2025 at 3:29 AM, dave2017 said: https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/01/23/group-pursuing-new-cleveland-flag-not-waiting-for-formal-adoption Group pursuing new Cleveland flag not waiting for formal adoption This effort to create a new flag for Cleveland has been so non-transparent. The public was never part of the process to narrow down the options that were sent to them and when the 3 finalists were chosen some of them were designed by the actual team hosting the contest. I personally do not understand why there is a need to replace the current flag. If you haven't seen the 3 options + the original flag I have attached the finalists Supposedly the 6-sided star is to remind us that we were the sixth largest city at one point of our history. To me that star represents Chicago and also is a sad reminder of what we once were compared to now. There isn't any historic meaning to these proposals I've seen the one on the upper left flying around and IMO it's the worst by far. It looks like something from a third world marxist nation.
March 25Mar 25 I have absolutely no idea where to post this, but here ya go, Cleveland drawn in a single line: https://www.reddit.com/r/Cleveland/s/6qMPRG7hzj Edited March 25Mar 25 by Ineffable_Matt
March 25Mar 25 Saw these on FB late last night, courtesy of Drone Ohio. I really really want to see these old buildings restored to compliment the all the new development going on...easy to envision a boardwalk there up along future storefronts or residential. I wonder if we will see a more comprehensive vision of those adjacent areas at some point.
March 26Mar 26 @MayDay can we unlock Riverfront thread so we can get these great photos cross-posted?
March 28Mar 28 the boys made the atlantic — Jake and Logan Paul Hit the Limits of the Manosphere John Hendrickson Thu, March 27, 2025 In the opening minutes of the new reality show Paul American, Jake Paul torches a fat wad of $100 bills. The jacked and tatted YouTuber turned boxer flirts with the camera as he shoots promos for, in a meta twist, the show you’re already watching. (The money is fake.) Jake and his older brother, Logan, a YouTuber turned pro wrestler, are the stars and executive producers of the cocksure Max series chronicling their family’s exploits. “Like if the Kardashians were combat fighters—that’s really what we have here,” is how Jake puts it during a pitch meeting. Against a backdrop of podcasts, private jets, McMansions, and shameless shilling (body spray and energy drinks), the brothers steamroll their way through daily life. The series is a slick attempt by two giants of the so-called manosphere—the loose network of podcasts and YouTube channels by, for, and about testosterone-laced males—to conquer the cultural mainstream. And yet, in setting out to build their macho fantasy, the Pauls may have also revealed the manosphere’s intellectual limits. Paul American shows Jake, 28, and Logan, 29, discovering that a crucial part of a hetero male’s existence is learning to live with his female equal. more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/jake-logan-paul-hit-limits-130000437.html
April 13Apr 13 The 25 best Cleveland suburbs, according to somebody ... https://moneyinc.com/the-25-best-suburbs-to-live-in-cleveland/?utm_medium=paid&utm_source=fb&utm_id=120218366427180683&utm_content=120219147264820683&utm_term=120218366427170683&utm_campaign=120218366427180683&fbclid=IwY2xjawJottFleHRuA2FlbQEwAGFkaWQBqxqtckynSwEepHw5E81ReOHaqj29y25qGJNFcuc0BPyjwtiXTH-5Ngxn5jhxNovuLWtk03M_aem_Mg0WSHRPsuc3oBez5OOCZQ Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
April 13Apr 13 ^ Some questionable choices in there for sure. Not sure Garfield Heights, Euclid, or Richmond Heights are very high on any list of great communities. All have dated housing stock and declining financials. I'd rank Parma abovea any of them, but it didn't make the list. Also notably absent from the list are Cleveland Heights... Brecksville... University Heights...
April 16Apr 16 Great news, great article! Still lots of work to do, but we like hard work: https://www.cleveland.com/news/2025/04/would-you-recommend-cleveland-as-a-tourist-destination-more-locals-say-yes.html "Thirteen years ago, only 1 in 3 Clevelanders said they would recommend the city as a place to visit. Today, 9 out of 10 Clevelanders would"
April 24Apr 24 Few things are better than a Gateway Doubleheader Also great to see the Guards and Cavs support each other https://www.instagram.com/cavs/p/DIzuBgLSNs3/?img_index=3 https://www.instagram.com/p/DI1q5dyOX33/
April 24Apr 24 rip rock icon david thomas aka crocus behemoth aka pere ubu: Apr 24, 2025 1:04am PT David Thomas, Founder of Boundary-Pushing Rock Band Pere Ubu, Dies at 71 By Chris Willman, A.D. Amorosi https://variety.com/2025/music/obituaries-people-news/david-thomas-dead-pere-ubu-band-founder-1236376869/
April 28Apr 28 ares spears rip cle a new one on a columbus podcast — 🙀https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sean-anthony-live/id1714361492?i=1000704614251
April 28Apr 28 ^I kept seeing this on socials - does anyone actually know or care about this "comedian"?
April 28Apr 28 15 minutes ago, Geowizical said:^I kept seeing this on socials - does anyone actually know or care about this "comedian"?What I heard is he did a local show and it bombed badly.
April 28Apr 28 4 minutes ago, E Rocc said:What I heard is he did a local show and it bombed badly.Haha well, I went to a sold out Jim Gaffigan show at the State theater on Saturday which I'm sure was much more enjoyable for everyone involved 😝
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