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Funny Times celebrates 40 years of publishing by launching new podcast

By Grant Segall ● Arts & Culture ● October 2, 2025

Forty years after Cleveland’s popular Funny Times debuted, its creators say that the times need mocking more than ever.

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Country’s 1st disability-focused book seller Nightlight Books seeks physical space in Cleveland

By Collin Cunningham ● Entrepreneurs ● September 5, 2025

“As far as I know. . . we’re the only ones in the U.S. I know of disabled booksellers, I know disabled writers and publishers, but not bookstores where that’s the specific focus…People in the wild who are facing a chronic disability, when they see our booth (at events), it’s almost like they emotionally or mentally sit down for a moment.”

Even in the digital age, Cleveland’s Ellen Strong still binds books

By Grant Segall ● Arts & Culture ● August 26, 2025

For about 55 of her 80 years, Ellen Strong has been practicing the increasingly rare craft of rebinding and repairing books, magazines, diaries, posters and other paper goods.

Get that bag: Cleveland entrepreneur leads the way in cannabis preservation

By Douglas J. Guth ● Communities ● August 11, 2025

Jack Grover realized cannabis shouldn’t be packaged like celery. His innovations have now helped 25 Northeast Ohioans find gainful employment.

West Park’s Puritas Nursery celebrates 100th anniversary

By Susan Eyerman ● Communities ● July 30, 2025

The long-standing nursery has drawn praise from Cleveland City Councilperson Charles Slife and local developers and organizers. In a resolution read by Slife at a City Council meeting, he described Puritas as “…a greenhouse version of the beloved TV tavern Cheers.”

AIW celebrates two decades of sweat and spectacle in Cleveland’s pro wrestling scene

By Douglas J. Guth ● Arts & Culture ● July 14, 2025

For two decades, Absolute Intense Wrestling (AIW) has delighted pro wrestling fans throughout Northeast Ohio. Learn how the promotion defied the odds and hit a special anniversary.

New bookstore in Lakewood fanning the romantasy flames and extinguishing stigma

By Jennifer Schlosser ● Entrepreneurs ● July 3, 2025

Nicki Lui opened Flame & Fable – which she believes is the only romantasy-focused book store in Ohio – in February, and quickly gained a loyal following online from Lui’s fun, quirky social media videos and posts.

Daystar burns on, 50 years: How a Lakewood boutique keeps the energy at the corner of Bonnieview and Detroit

By Ryan Rowland ● Entrepreneurs ● June 18, 2025

Daystar Boutique offers more than smoke. Many call it a hive for locally-sourced products, a place where community is fostered, and all are welcome to shop or hang out, share a story, perhaps work for a steady wage, or just be heard.

The Quilting Bee opens new, expanded location in Lakewood

By Sharyn Arai ● Entrepreneurs ● June 13, 2025

As Northeast Ohioans grapple with the loss of craft giant JoAnn, local stores like The Quilting Bee are filling the gaps.

Collaborate Cleveland launches Flourish Award recognizing women changemakers across Northeast Ohio

By Faith Boone ● Arts & Culture ● June 11, 2025

The local social justice advocacy nonprofit created the Flourish Award to recognize extraordinary local changemakers for their contributions to women, girls and gender justice in Cleveland.