Michael K. McIntyre’s Tipoff
Friends, facts, fear and fellowship in midst of the coronavirus pandemic: Michael K. McIntyre
Some downplay the novel coronavirus pandemic and some know well how serious it is. In the end, we're all in this together.
On the exit ramp with a panhandler, a politician and the police — Michael K. McIntyre
Councilman Brian Kazy says constituents are fed up with exit ramp panhandlers. He and the police say they want to get them help and get them off the exit ramps, but what they do is constitutionally protected. We spent some time on the ramp with a panhandler, the politician and the police.
City’s top comedians celebrated in Cleveland Comedy Awards March 30
The Cleveland Comedy Awards March 30 will celebrate Cleveland's hardworking comedians.
Superhero Project helps kids find inner strength
Lisa Kollins started the superhero project in 2016 to help children who are ill express the superhero qualities inside of them. Artists from across the world then volunteer to create a visual representation of that inner hero.
The first fix for the West Side Market is to shop there now: Michael K. McIntyre
As the debate rolls on about restoring the West Side Market to full capacity and vibrancy, there's an easy step that would make things better right now: Shop there instead of just talking about how great it is.
Denison UCC gets a winter reprieve to shelter homeless in Cleveland
A city appeals board gave Denison Avenue United Church of Christ until April 15 to submit plans to deal with issues cited by the Cleveland Division of Fire when it demanded on Dec. 24 that the church stop being used to shelter homeless people.
Poetry is her salvation, saving kids is her mission: Honey Bell-Bey’s rise from poverty to poet laureate
Honey Bell-Bey is Cuyahoga County's new poet laureate. Poetry, she says, saved her and and she uses it to save young people from her neighborhood.
Councilman Tony Brancatelli chewed up by the party machine -- Michael K. McIntyre
Cleveland City Councilman Tony Brancatelli was punished by the Democratic party for supporting a Republican for Housing Court judge.
Paula Poundstone on how her comedy brain works, plus some top picks for local stand-up comedy in February
We talked with Paula Poundstone, who headlines the Ohio Theatre in Cleveland Playhouse Square on Jan. 24. And we offer some top picks for stand-up comedy shows in February in Northeast Ohio.
At Denison UCC, 71 fire watch volunteers help homeless center remain open
After it was slapped with a Fire Department cease use order on Christmas Eve, the homeless center run by the Metanoia Project at Denison Avenue United Church of Christ was in danger of closing. To remain open during appeal, it had to initiate a proper fire watch. The call went out for volunteers. So far, 71 are signed up. Their vigilance allows the unsheltered homeless to spend each night in warmth.
Denison UCC emergency homeless shelter passes midnight fire inspection
A surprise fire inspection after midnight at the Denison Avenue United Church of Christ confirmed that a fire watch at the Metanoia Project shelter there has been implemented as the church appeals a cease and desist order. The inspection came hours after homeless advocates rallied at a Cleveland City Council meeting to save the shelter and compel the city to implement a comprehensive cold weather plan for the homeless.
To fix the West Side Market, should Cleveland step aside? — Michael K. McIntyre
The West Side Market has seen a number of vendors leave and market supporters worry about its future. There are many ideas to revitalize the market. Is the city equipped to listen and act?
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