November 23, 20195 yr @MyTwoSense Yeah. I wasn’t being totally serious. You can just basically do summer activities in the winter down there. I love going outside in the snow, and I’m excited to finally get a chance to attend Brite Winter for the first time!
November 23, 20195 yr 19 hours ago, surfohio said: Wonderful. I just sent this to my buddy who left CLE - for Austin. Austin is Texas's "liberal reservation". It's where the more mellow sort of left-leaner leaves California for when the virtue signalling gets too loud and shrill, and Texans of that ilk end up because it's liberal but still Texas. It's a sort of compact that works for both city and state, so far.
November 23, 20195 yr On 10/16/2019 at 9:00 AM, MuRrAy HiLL said: What a fascinating, unusual story. Hope he can get some help and community support. Rapper from Japan with dreams of meeting Bone Thugs gets stranded in Cleveland POSTED 6:56 PM, OCTOBER 15, 2019, BY ED GALLEK, UPDATED AT 07:40PM, OCTOBER 15, 2019 https://fox8.com/2019/10/15/rapper-from-japan-with-dreams-of-meeting-bone-thugs-gets-stranded-in-cleveland/ Follow up: Japanese rapper Ryo Muranaka leaves everything to come to Cleveland https://observer.case.edu/japanese-rapper-ryo-muranaka-leaves-everything-and-comes-to-cleveland/
November 23, 20195 yr 2 hours ago, E Rocc said: Austin is Texas's "liberal reservation". It's where the more mellow sort of left-leaner leaves California for when the virtue signalling gets too loud and shrill, and Texans of that ilk end up because it's liberal but still Texas. It's a sort of compact that works for both city and state, so far. Have you lived there? Your scenario sounds insane. Who moves their life a thousand miles away from their friends and family to go to a city that is moderately less liberal?
November 23, 20195 yr 22 minutes ago, bumsquare said: Have you lived there? Your scenario sounds insane. Who moves their life a thousand miles away from their friends and family to go to a city that is moderately less liberal? I know a few people from Cali that moved there as soon as they could financially (went to school with a couple of them) and have heard similar from Texans. It's a lot easier to move and stay in touch with people these days, probably an order of magnitude moreso than 30 years or so ago.
November 25, 20195 yr I happened to see a copy of Worth magazine over the weekend (not something I get since I'm not in the 1%) and this article is in the current issue, for what it's "worth" (yuks?) https://www.worth.com/the-cleveland-comeback/ http://www.mainstreetpainesville.org/
November 26, 20195 yr well that was very positive and plenty inspiring. its quite a challenge, but mayor jackson laid it out very well, as he always has. it looks like there will be more follow up articles to come over the next year. good find!
November 30, 20195 yr watch this boston comedian give a funny 60sec takedown of a christmas story: https://nypost.com/2019/11/29/comedians-hilarious-60-second-recap-of-a-christmas-story-is-spot-on/
December 3, 20195 yr On 11/25/2019 at 3:59 PM, eastvillagedon said: I happened to see a copy of Worth magazine over the weekend (not something I get since I'm not in the 1%) and this article is in the current issue, for what it's "worth" (yuks?) https://www.worth.com/the-cleveland-comeback/ Just caught Eastvillagedon’s post citing Worth Magazine’s homage to Frank Jackson and his role in the Renaissance of Cleveland, particularly with respect to Jackson’s attention to the “regular” people and neighborhoods of the city. I’m not a fan, but it was nice to see such a positive take on the city and apparently, there will be more articles on the Cleveland Comeback upcoming. Wasn’t sure where to post this, and it may be old news to readers of Crain’s- but shout out to Cleveland for its big jump up in the “New American Economy” index of the nation’s 100 largest cities that are most welcoming to immigrants. Somehow, Cleveland moved from 64 to 14 in one year based on a metric including government leadership, livability, inclusivity, economic empowerment, and legal support. The unfortunate low mark in Cleveland’s rating was available job opportunities. As the Crain’s Op-Ed read, Cleveland....should see attracting immigrants as a path to building a more dynamic economy. The city rose to become the 6th largest in America in the early part of the 20th century based on opportunities for immigrants - what will be the opportunities that might attract a new generation of Clevelanders? Edited December 3, 20195 yr by CleveFan
December 4, 20195 yr Does everyone forget that Cleveland was the FIFTH largest city in the country at one point. There's even several companies in town that are called "Sixth City XXXXXX," why use the lower number? Makes no sense and is another example of the nauseating self deprecation of this city. Or ignorance. Rant complete. Edited December 4, 20195 yr by w28th
December 4, 20195 yr I think its because when Cleveland was at its largest population, it was in 6th place. It wasn't as large when it was the 5th city.
December 4, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, w28th said: Does everyone forget that Cleveland was the FIFTH largest city in the country at one point. There's even several companies in town that are called "Sixth City XXXXXX," why use the lower number? Makes no sense and is another example of the nauseating self deprecation of this city. Or ignorance. Rant complete. I totally agree this and it drives me crazy too when people keep pushing the 6th city garbage. We were also 7th, 8th, 9th---why not use one of those too?
December 4, 20195 yr 15 minutes ago, Pugu said: I totally agree this and it drives me crazy too when people keep pushing the 6th city garbage. We were also 7th, 8th, 9th---why not use one of those too? From the Cleveland Memory project: ”Cleveland Sixth City"--written on the front of the card. During thise period in Cleveland's History, Ca. 1912, many postcards and advertisements proclaimed her the Sixth City. By 1920 Cleveland reached it's peak as the Fifth City.” https://clevelandmemory.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/postcards/id/1798
December 4, 20195 yr 2 hours ago, w28th said: Does everyone forget that Cleveland was the FIFTH largest city in the country at one point. There's even several companies in town that are called "Sixth City XXXXXX," why use the lower number? Makes no sense and is another example of the nauseating self deprecation of this city. Or ignorance. Rant complete. Mark Souther wrote about this. https://marksouther.org/2018/07/04/cleveland-sixth-city/
December 4, 20195 yr While we're on the subject of population, does anyone know what's happening with the possible annexation of East Cleveland?
December 4, 20195 yr ^I doubt that EC would bring the population back above 400,000 by itself... but there's the chance that Cleveland may be drawing in residents on its own at this point. I know it's a different world than back then, but the region's employment numbers are at about the 2002 (post-recession) levels right now, when Cleveland had 467,000 people within it's boarders. The difference between then and now is that half of the east-side has been hallowed out, and much remains to be done to clean up the mess leftover. I don't know how many new-construction building or even renovations have been done this year, but I do know that there have been 675 demolition permits pulled so far, which includes some duplexes, multi-unit apartments, and commercial structures.
December 4, 20195 yr good question about the ec merger -- based on a cursory search the most recent article i found was nov 2017 and it was just a discussion of mergers in government: https://www.governing.com/columns/transportation-and-infrastructure/gov-mergers-suburbs-inner-cities.html the most recent local info i saw was all from 2016 when it was on the table, but didn't happen -- btw -- the ec pop. was 17, 843 in the 2010 census, so probably quite a bit less nowadays.
December 4, 20195 yr As my friend calls him The World's Most Interesting Man, here is Mr. Roy Larick! https://www.cleveland.com/life-and-culture/g66l-2019/11/bbcdff43252075/roy-larick-reveals-history-and-geology-locally-and-internationally-my-cleveland.html
December 5, 20195 yr https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/12/spider-mans-tom-holland-tells-jimmy-kimmel-hes-a-browns-fan-and-loves-cleveland.html Some nice publicity! Both Tom Holland and Jimmy kimmel say some nice things about Cleveland in the interview!
December 5, 20195 yr 25 minutes ago, cle_guy90 said: https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/12/spider-mans-tom-holland-tells-jimmy-kimmel-hes-a-browns-fan-and-loves-cleveland.html Some nice publicity! Both Tom Holland and Jimmy kimmel say some nice things about Cleveland in the interview! Are we really this needy. If you saw the interview he was just being polite and admitted he didn't have a clue what was going on at the Browns games. If we really want to send some love it should be to the Russo brothers who have genuinely supported the Cleveland film industry the best they could over the years starting with "Welcome to Collinwood" Edited December 5, 20195 yr by Htsguy
December 5, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, Htsguy said: Are we really this needy. If you saw the interview he was just being polite and admitted he didn't have a clue what was going on at the Browns games. If we really want to send some love it should be to the Russo brothers who have genuinely supported the Cleveland film industry the best they could over the years starting with "Welcome to Collinwood" I wasn’t talking about the actual article. I did watch the interview. I thought it was nice that they pointed out that Cleveland is an underrated city and gets a bad rap for no reason. I’m not saying a whole article should have been written on it but I still think the few positive comments that were said warranted it being on this thread. Don’t think that was being needy but to each his own I guess.
December 12, 20195 yr "How Cleveland is modernizing Ohio's Wine Scene" https://www.winemag.com/2019/08/28/clevelands-wine-guide/?sfns=xmwa Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
December 13, 20195 yr "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 14, 20195 yr Except maybe the part about being on the East Coast. I think we're North Coast, actually!
December 14, 20195 yr 17 hours ago, X said: Except maybe the part about being on the East Coast. I think we're North Coast, actually!
December 14, 20195 yr 1 hour ago, skiwest said: Note to self: when in Buffalo, don't ask anyone for directions. ? My wife is from Buffalo. Every time I'm there it confuses the $hit out of me that the lake is to the east. It doesn't help that many of their "east-west" routes actually run north and south through the city. Chicago gives me similar fits, in reverse.
December 15, 20195 yr 3 hours ago, Cleburger said: My wife is from Buffalo. Every time I'm there it confuses the $hit out of me that the lake is to the east. It doesn't help that many of their "east-west" routes actually run north and south through the city. Chicago gives me similar fits, in reverse. Um, from Buffalo, the lake is to the west. ? When is the last time I-71 turned a profit?
December 16, 20195 yr On 12/14/2019 at 8:06 PM, Boomerang_Brian said: Um, from Buffalo, the lake is to the west. ? SEE WHAT I MEAN? LOL ?
January 30, 20205 yr Nice. Here's a fun one with a groovy soundtrack and lots of little historical factoids for visitors and new arrivals to the city.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
January 30, 20205 yr ^ All those orange barrels making me homesick haha. I think my favorite video was that one made 2 or 3 years back for Asian investors, it's on here somewhere. They really had some great drone footage of the lake.
January 30, 20205 yr Yeah, I was wondering if they were trying to find as many orange barrels/cones as possible.
January 31, 20205 yr In today's New York Times: What we’re reading: This essay in Cleveland Magazine. Stephen Hiltner, an editor on the Travel desk, writes: “Dave Lucas, Ohio’s poet laureate, ruminates on the beauty and the mystery of Lake Erie’s annual freeze.” https://clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/commentary/articles/when-the-lake-freezes?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_NN_p_20200131§ion=whatElse&campaign_id=9&instance_id=15628&segment_id=20853&user_id=c9e72708f4bc66e6d64b23c3b36509c8®i_id=102158875ion=whatElse
January 31, 20205 yr 34 minutes ago, surfohio said: In today's New York Times: What we’re reading: This essay in Cleveland Magazine. Stephen Hiltner, an editor on the Travel desk, writes: “Dave Lucas, Ohio’s poet laureate, ruminates on the beauty and the mystery of Lake Erie’s annual freeze.” https://clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/commentary/articles/when-the-lake-freezes?te=1&nl=morning-briefing&emc=edit_NN_p_20200131§ion=whatElse&campaign_id=9&instance_id=15628&segment_id=20853&user_id=c9e72708f4bc66e6d64b23c3b36509c8®i_id=102158875ion=whatElse It happened last year, as per my FB memories section. Perhaps not this year.....
January 31, 20205 yr Crossed posted from the Cleveland: Movie and TV thread:l Ladies, lighten up: Cleveland belongs right up there with any Bachelor destination https://matadornetwork.com/read/cleveland-bachelor-destination/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
February 4, 20205 yr 55 minutes ago, MuRrAy HiLL said: https://mobile.twitter.com/MacStephens/status/1224398356723748870 Here’s a better version:
March 13, 20205 yr Crossposted in CMA thread: Cleveland Museum of Art to Receive Largest Gift in 60 Years A local philanthropist couple is donating more than 100 pieces to the museum, including works by Matisse, Wyeth and Picasso. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/arts/cleveland-museum-of-art-to-receive-largest-gift-in-60-years.html
April 2, 20205 yr Anyone questioning the value of three strong, large health care providers in Greater Cleveland? They dominate Ohio's medical scene, especially in this crisis.... "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 4, 20205 yr what day of the week is it is having a moment -- lol pretty funny! Twitter user @abbyhoward26 posted the clip of the broadcast, writing, “cleveland news has officially lost their minds…” The Fox 8 feature debuted on April Fools, but the silly segment is no joke. Another clip shared today shows Meany uttering “It’s Friday” before briskly strolling off the set. Ohio’s lockdown officially began on March 23, and is currently set to last until April 6, according to Newsweek. more: https://nypost.com/2020/04/03/cleveland-news-station-reminds-viewers-what-day-is-amid-coronavirus/
April 17, 20205 yr i was making pasta tonight when a half familiar polka came on wfmu jersey city — i had a good laugh when i looked lol:
April 18, 20205 yr ^ Jimmy Bryda from the Polka Sharps was the DJ of the WLRO/WRKG Sunday Polka Express radio show in Lorain. Lorain still has the Sunday polka radio show, now with Tom Borowicz on Kool Kat Oldies 1380 AM. It's gotta be one of the longest running radio shows in the country, starting when WLRO went on air in 1969. https://wikivisually.com/wiki/WDLW
April 19, 20205 yr ^ ah yeah that's it thanks -- dance with me stanley, is the regular wfmu polka show.
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