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Two Temples, Nearly 200 Years Apart: Exploring The Mormon Church’s History In Northeast Ohio

A new temple in Independence, scheduled to be dedicated this August, joins a historic temple in Kirtland that’s open for public tours.

by Annie Nickoloff

From "30 Rock" to "Ted Lasso," Jack Burditt Brings Cleveland Roots to Major TV Shows

The producer and writer shares more about the "Cleveland" episode of 30 Rock and his current work on Ted Lasso in this episode of The CLE Connection podcast.

by Annie Nickoloff

This Cleveland Vocalist Sings on the World’s Biggest Stages

Hear from Norelle, an accomplished singer from Cleveland, in this episode of The CLE Connection podcast.

by Annie Nickoloff

Skrtic's Pic: Erin Elisabeth Western, Cleveland Trust Building and Downtown Heinen's

Erin Elisabeth Western's great-grandfather worked in the Cleveland Trust Building in the early 1900s, and now she does at Heinen's Grocery Store, which will close its doors today. But the history of the building will live on.

by John Skrtic

How Howard The Duck Became Marvel’s Cleveland-Based Comic Book Character

Former Marvel comic book illustrator and Youngstown native Val Mayerik, who first drew Howard The Duck, shares the character’s story in this episode of The CLE Connection podcast.

by Annie Nickoloff

Bad Luck Brian and Chicken Salad: What It's Like to Go Viral in Northeast Ohio

Hear from Kyle Craven, the face behind the Bad Luck Brian meme, and Nisha Godfrey, featured in a viral “Chicken Salad” video, in this episode of The CLE Connection podcast.

by Annie Nickoloff

Skrtic's Pics: SuperPimp, Korea House, Llamacita

by John Skrtic

Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears' Very-Cleveland Origin Stories

Hear from the former American Greetings artist Muriel Fahrion, who helped design one of the company’s most iconic characters, in this episode of The CLE Connection podcast.

by Annie Nickoloff

There’s Always a Cleveland Connection, in Cleveland Magazine’s New Podcast

The CLE Connection podcast features celebrity interviews and stories behind some of the city’s most unique ties to pop culture.

by Annie Nickoloff

Skrtic's Pics: Mike Kubinski, Shaun Yasaki, Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick

Meet the faces behind some of Cleveland's favorite haunts through the curious camera lens of the Cleveland Public Library's chief of special projects and collections. 

by John Skrtic

Rebecca Maurer Is Taking the Lead on Cleveland's Lead Problem

Cleveland turns to longtime lead advocate and former City Councilwoman Rebecca Maurer to drive accountability after a funding lapse.

by Maura Zurick