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Redfaced Cleveland
One viral photo and one very imaginary Indian.
The Cincinnati Anthology
In May, we are publishing our next book, The Cincinnati Anthology, with essays by Katie Laur, Curtis Sittenfeld, David Falk, Sam LeCure, Michael Wilson, John Curley, Scott Devendorf and others. This excerpt is the book's introduction.
The Talk of This Town
At the Ward 15 Democratic Club meeting on Saturday, Matt Zone explained that the day's debate on Issue 7, a ballot measure to extend a sin tax to pay for the city’s three professional sports stadiums, was a first.
Greetings from Detroit
Here's one facet of Detroit's story -- a tale more complicated and interesting than simply ruin, poverty, and racial division.
Meet the ICA Art Conservationists of Cleveland Culture
At Cleveland's Intermuseum Conservation Association, their work is preserving our history -- from rock star outfits at the Rock Hall to WPA murals to Thomas Edison's shoes.
Come to Cleveland? Maybe Not
Why doesn't Cleveland welcome new immigrants? With a deplorable record on immigration, the city banks on ex-Clevelanders, not immigrant entrepreneurs.
Further back into Buffalo’s waterfront renaissance
A nice piece, but it runs the risk of allowing people to think that Buffalo’s [...]
Saving Our Living Soil In One Cleveland Backyard
A chance encounter with a chef leads one woman to dig deep into carbon farming, at the crossroads of food, farming, science, and environmentalism.
Adventures in Hipster Dining, With The Kids
One family's story of culinary adventures in changing neighborhoods -- bistros sans babysitters.
The Death of the Midwest: Garrison Keillor’s Impending Retirement as a Wake for Midwestern Regionalism
When Keillor exits the Minnesota scene, will the last embers of Midwestern regionalism go out?
Aaron Dilloway’s Walls of Noise: Hanson Records
Aaron Dilloway is known for his work as a noise musician -- he's also the owner of Oberlin's Hanson Records, bastion of experimental, noise, and old school punk.

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