Archive for July, 2007

More Taxes For Clevelanders To Fund Tourism?

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

The County Commissioners of Cleveland decided to try and beat a dead horse by proposing a quarter percent increase in sales tax to help boost tourism in the area. This would mean that every $100.00 purchase would result in .25 additional cents worth of tax revenue. Looking at the ...

Cuyahoga County Fair Taking Place August 6-12, 2007

Saturday, July 21st, 2007

It's getting to be that time of the year again. Fair Time! The 111th Annual Cuyahoga County Fair is set to take place at the Berea Fairgrounds August 6-12, 2007. This years Cuyahoga County Fair features fireworks, demolition derbies, Motocross racing, and a concert from the Grass Roots. There will ...

Enjoy Ansel Adams B&W Photography At Cleveland Institute Of Art

Saturday, July 21st, 2007

If you're a fan of Ansel Adams stunning black and white photography, be sure to visit the Cleveland Institute Of Art before August 19, 2007. The CIA is currently displaying 117 of Ansel Adams original photos. The Institute of Art is located at 11141 East Boulevard, Cleveland Ohio. Hours for the display ...

Cleveland Approves A “Stripper” District For The Flats

Friday, July 20th, 2007

Believe it or not, Mayor Frank Jackson asked city planners for a new "stripper district" to be added to the Flats in downtown Cleveland, and they approved it today. The new district will allow Larry Flynt to move his Hustler's Club from the East Bank and open near the Diamond's mens ...

Michael Polensek Tells Thug Like It Is

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

I was perusing WKYC.com and found quite an amazing article there about an 18 year old young man that has had a checkered past. Apparently he was arrested on drug charges and the news set Ward 11 Councilman Michael Polensek in to a letter writing campaign. Unfortunately I couldn't get the ...

Beyonce Coming To Quicken Loans Arena August 19, 2007

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

Are you feeling "Crazy In Love" with Beyonce? Then the Quicken Loans Arena is the place to be on Sunday August 19, 2007. Tickets are now available at Ticketmaster outlets and cost $59.75 to $89.75. The performance starts at 7:30 PM.

Constant Construction In Northeast Ohio Hurting Businesses Everywhere

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

One great thing about Northeast Ohio is that if travel isn't hindered by snow and ice, it's hindered by constant construction. It doesn't matter if you're driving in the city or in the suburbs - there is always a "project" going on. In North Olmsted they've been working on the ...

Akron Youth Catches Alligator In Summit Lake

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

Proving what we already knew (people flush unwanted pets down the toilet) an Akron teen was surprised when he reeled in a five foot long alligator as he fished in Summit Lake. This fierce alligator was ready to do battle "It was hard at the beginning but then it got ...

Little Italy’s Feast Of The Assumption August 15-18, 2007

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

Looking to enjoy some fun and festivities along with some great Italian fare? Then be sure to make plans to attend Little Italy's Feast of The Assumption taking place August 15-18, 2007. This is your chance to get your hands on Italian favorites like spaghetti, manicotti, veal parmesean and a ...

Cleveland Clinic To Implement ‘No Smoking’ Policy For New Hires

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007

A subject that has caused quite a bit of controversy here in Cleveland is the Cleveland Clinic's announcement that beginning on September 1, 2007 they will not hire job applicants that smoke cigarettes. They also began giving drug tests to current employees to see who tested positive for using this ...