House Haunting Tori Woods, photo courtesy of 7 Floors of Terror
Masumi Memories Amy Bracken Sparks, photo by Masumi Hayashi Four area institutions celebrate the work of the Cleveland artist shot and killed last year by her neighbor in a dispute over noise.
Canine Couture Edited by Jim Vickers, photo by Jesse Kramer
Carole's Comeback Edited by Jim Vickers, photo by Ryan Ostrander Former WKYC-TV 3 morning-show co-host Carole Sullivan is back on the station’s airwaves after spending a year in Kalamazoo, Mich. We talked to her about her year, how her life has changed (hint: he turns one this month) and what brought her back.
Green Machine Jim Vickers, photo coutesy Myers Motors
Seen and Heard Kim Schneider, photo coutesy Cleveland Indians/Dan Mendlik
City in a Box Andy Netzel, photo by Greg Ruffing What is Crocker Park? Just another mall or a real neighborhood? We asked the people who live there. Their answers weren’t always what you might think.
Takeover + Makeover = Success? Colleen Mytnick with additional reporting by Kate Bigam When Eugene Sanders took over as Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO, he decided to implement some radical ideas, including making over the dress code. Will the changes produce results? We’ll likely have to wait on that one. But with a new school year upon us, the more uniform look is easy to see.
The Best of Cleveland 2007 Around Town The Editors New address, recycled art, civic blog, wood carving teacher, pet spa, ride, deal, antique updates, roofs, knife sharpener & hardware store.
The Best of Cleveland 2007 Entertainment The Editors Taste of the islands, giveaway, cult film showcase, cover band, minibar, power hour, late-night, roadhouse, underground spot, drink special, rum bar, under-the-radar venue, futbol bar, monthly event, nightlife, free art and cheap eats
The Best of Cleveland 2007 Food & Drink The Editors Cake decorators, bagels, fish fry, dichotomy popcorn, coffeehouse, diner, four-star carryout, cupcakes, coffee, new franchise, dip, chicken dish and man-made buffet.
The Best of Cleveland 2007 Health & Happiness The Editors Irish barber, trail run, beer swami, rainy day activity, free play, puppy party, pet jewelry, bargain massage, retro bowling, Jibbitz and bike shop
The Best of Cleveland 2007 Shopping The Editors Wilderness supplies, responsible clothing, stationery, denim selection, Celtic accessories, new (old) arrivals, lingerie, Italian imports, one-stop shopping and dresses
The Farmer in The Dell Laura Taxel, photography by Barney Taxel Deep in the middle of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s 33,000 protected acres, Alan Halko has a farm. On this farm he has some chickens (and some peas, and some summer squash and lots of flowers). And even though there’s nothing quite like this happening in a national park anywhere else in the country, it sure isn’t easy.
You can’t move to Tremont without hearing people buzz about gentrification. But our writer discovers that the more her neighborhood changes, the more it stays the same.
Adventures in Learning Learning can - and should - be fun. Two local schools are using play to enhance learning. Find out how you can do the same at home.
Big Ideas Ashley Sager There's interesting research happening here and you likey haven't heard much about it. Here are a few fascinating homegrown studies we uncovered.
Instructions: Be ready for the holidays this year, so you can celebrate in style without becoming a grinch.*
Plus: A room-by-room guide to easy home improvements your guests will be sure to notice. Show off the city: Where to take your holiday visitors between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1
*And since you don’t have a robot to do it all for you, we’re guessing you might need a little advice.
Lights and Sights It’s often forgotten in the race to achieve domestic perfection, find the right gift and assemble your outdoor lighting display: a plan for entertaining your guests once they show up on your doorstep. You will run out of gifts to open, holiday meals to devour, sporting events to watch on television and juicy bits of family gossip to share. Scary thought? Not this year. We’ve got a list of 10 events and destinations that’ll keep the out-of-towners busy between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1.
Better Medicine Kristen Hampshire Sometimes it’s tough to keep up with new treatments, surgical advances or recent medical findings. So we gathered a few — from a shot for osteoporosis to new findings about estrogen therapy — that every woman should know about. If you didn’t ask your doctor “What’s new?” read it here.
Living with Cancer Kristen Hampshire Survivors show the courage needed to not just survive, but thrive, after cancer diagnosis.
