Cleveland Scene Magazine

12/30/2025

Ohioans passed a constitutional amendment in 2006 that increases the state minimum wage every year based on the consumer price index.

12/30/2025

“For Brook Park to not have tied down the responsibilities long term for routine maintenance and capital repairs at this late of a stage is a major problem,” said Ken Silliman.

The Haslams will soon build a $2.4 billion dome in Brook Park. And while the funding for that project is pretty much locked up—with the generous help of $600 million from the state of Ohio—one looming, lingering question is how exactly repairs will be paid for in the future. It’s a question of...

12/30/2025

NYE parties, the Cavaliers return to Rocket Arena, Frost continues at the Cleveland Botanical Garden and more.

12/29/2025

After just three months as Cleveland City Council’s Ward 3 rep, Welch is campaigning for Ohio House District 20.

After just three months as Cleveland City Council's Ward 3 rep, Welch is campaigning for Ohio House District 20

12/29/2025

Richland County forbade large-scale renewable energy in most townships. Next May, voters will have a chance to reject the rules in a first-of-its-kind referendum.

12/29/2025

The Lorain Ave. location of the Pittsburgh-based cidery opened in early 2020.

Arsenal Cider House in Ohio City has closed.

12/26/2025

Management today announced that the modern izakaya, which only opened its doors in July, will close for good at the end of service on December 31.

“After a wonderful, tragic, beautiful, chaotic journey of many memorable moments with friends, colleagues and guests, our investors have chosen to stop financially backing Kyuu-Juu,” a message posted to Instagram stories read.

The lauded restaurant, which opened its doors just six months ago, will shutter after Dec. 31.

12/26/2025

Heart Attack Man, Red Wanting Blue and more real music in the real world.

12/24/2025

A bite-sized recap of all the news fit to eat.

12/24/2025

Local leaders have prioritized permanent housing for the region’s homeless. But new HUD policy emphasizes transitional housing, with significant funding cuts likely coming to EDEN and Home for Every Neighbor.

Local leaders have prioritized permanent housing for the region's homeless. But new HUD policy emphasizes transitional housing, with significant funding cuts likely coming to EDEN and Home for Every Neighbor.

12/24/2025

7,600 Cleveland households now subscribe to the nonprofit’s $18/month service. Many of those had no previous internet access.

7,600 Cleveland households now subscribe to the nonprofit's $18/month service. Many of those had no previous internet access.

12/23/2025

A steep rise in criminally charged people with severe mental illnesses has all but halted patients’ ability to get care in Ohio’s state psychiatric hospitals.