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Holy Kohlrabi! What Happened to Gardens Under Glass?
There were great expectations for Gardens Under Glass in Cleveland's Galleria. Then the aphids showed up.
John G and the State of Cleveland Underground Comics
Meet John G, Cleveland comics artist and Genghis Con impresario. And the guy who draws those gorgeous illustrations for Melt Bar and Grilled.
Video: The Post-Industrial Aesthetic
Artist Kevin Busta likes the rust — "the raw, dirty surplus and keeping that grime and rust." He builds stark, utilitarian furniture out of industrial machinery from scrap yards and old factories in Cleveland.
The Rise of Akron-Canton
This is an informative piece about an interesting topic. Thanks for writing it. It would [...]
An Encounter with Kent Folk Hero Robert E. Wood
Our writer recalls a meeting with Kent, Ohio's mysterious artist and folk hero, Robert E. Wood—also known as F.U. Bob.
Did Burke Lakefront Airport Miscalculations Add to Hopkins Hub Troubles in Cleveland?
In wake of Hopkins losing hub status, we find that calculations of volume of flights at Burke Lakefront Airport mislead.
A Rust Belt Playlist
The story of the industrial Midwest can be told through the music it inspired. From John Lee Hooker to MC5 to Eminem, here's our playlist of 20 Rust Belt tunes.
Goodbye to a Good Friend
We're mourning the loss of Sean Kilbane, the Happy Dog co-owner who died in a Feb. 1 accident.
Cleveland’s Blues Brothers
When Mr. Stress needed a hand, friend and fellow harp player Colin Dussault was ready with a moving van to help him out.
Why Cleveland Should Be Talking about Net Neutrality
Poor Rust Belt cities should care less about Black History Month, and more about who owns the net.
Train Dreams, Part 2
The brothers invade downtown & reshape the city forever.

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