It’s one of those fascinating tour-guide facts about Cleveland: We have the largest American performing arts center outside of New York City (lit up by America’s largest outdoor chandelier). We also have the largest Broadway market outside of NYC, with 44,000 season-ticket holders (including, for the last decade, yours truly). With its 11 theaters and eight resident companies, Playhouse Square has been a showpiece of downtown since the vaudeville structures were saved from the wrecking ball and revitalized in the 1980s. It has an economic impact of $359.1 million, or equal to the combined economic impact of the Rock Hall, the Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Museum of Art. And its clout means we are graced with the hottest shows, the ones — like “Six,” “Back to the Future” and “& Juliet” — currently clamored over around Times Square. But Playhouse Square has even bigger dreams. — Laura |
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Playhouse Square officially lit up their new marquees in 2023. (David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com) |
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Playhouse Square: It’s not just Broadway, reports Joey Morona. Playhouse Square has eight resident companies, including Cleveland Play House, Great Lakes Theater, Cleveland Ballet, DanceCleveland and the City Club of Cleveland. The district is home to two of the city’s most preeminent cultural events: the Cleveland International Film Festival and Tri-C JazzFest. Science of reading: This school year, 1.6 million Ohio traditional public, charter and STEM school students and 60,000 teachers are required to pivot their approach to literacy to align with the so-called “science of reading.” Laura Hancock reports state leaders provided $164 million to help in the hope that reading scores will improve. In the school and district report cards the state released Sept. 13, only 60.9% of students were proficient in English language arts. Contaminated compound: More than 80 years after Harshaw Chemical began producing uranium compounds along the Cuyahoga River for use in making atom bombs, final cleanup of the contaminated plant site is underway. Peter Krouse reports that when the job is completed, it will be to a remediation level that would allow for a manufacturing plant to operate there. Fracking rights: When natural gas drillers want to tap into shale in reservoirs under private land, they have legal rights to force holdouts into lease agreements their neighbors want. Jake Zuckerman details a study on Ohio’s “unitization” laws that allow these forced transactions, finding they’re stacked against landowners who don’t want gas operations on their property. |
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DeWine call out: Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday called out former President Donald Trump and his vice presidential running mate, U.S. Sen. JD Vance, for spreading unsubstantiated rumors about Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, Rick Rouan reports. Voting starts: Elections officials can now send ballots to military and overseas voters who have requested them, Rick Rouan reports. Ballots for those voters go out earlier than others to give more time to return them before the deadline to be counted. |
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Portage sheriff: Portage County election officials have banned sheriff’s deputies from providing security during in-person voting, the latest fallout from Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski’s statements involving Kamala Harris supporters. Zuchowski gained national attention earlier this month when he encouraged people on his Facebook page to write down the addresses of Harris supporters who have her signs in their yards. Perfect weather: Readers tell reporter Zachary Smith some of the best ways to spend the weekend in Cleveland during prime September weather in Northeast Ohio. Burke business: Baiju Shah, president and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, said he wants the city to work “with urgency” to close Burke Lakefront Airport and open the acreage for public access. He believes the city’s future depends on it, reports Susan Glaser. Air Show future: The Cleveland National Air Show is a Northeast Ohio tradition that goes back nearly a century – and one that would almost certainly disappear if Burke Lakefront Airport is closed in the coming years, Susan Glaser reports. Tax relief: Cuyahoga County residents may still have a chance to push for property tax relief, even though County Council members recently seemed to shut down the idea, Kaitlin Durbin reports. Cuyahoga scores: The early literacy component of Ohio’s school and district report cards, which were released Sept. 13 for standardized tests taken the previous school year, measures proficiency and growth for students from kindergarten through third grade. Laura Hancock lists the early literacy star ratings for Cuyahoga County districts. |
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Stop smoking: You can learn strategies to stop smoking during a free seven-week tobacco cessation course sponsored by the Cleveland Department of Public Health, Julie Washington reports. |
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Chief retiring: Lakewood Fire Chief Timothy Dunphy announced Friday that he was retiring after more than three decades in the department, Cory Shaffer reports. |
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'Zen Diagram' tour: The National, The War on Drugs and Lucius performed in front of about 10,000 fans Saturday at Blossom Music Center for their joint “Zen Diagram” tour. Was it the show of the year? Peter Chakerian says this: Having three of the more important American bands since R.E.M. soundtracking an end of the world party couldn’t be more appropriate. Globetrotters: The Harlem Globetrotters, with their nickname-laden roster from Sweet Lou Dunbar to Too Tall Winston, bring their family-friendly antics, trick shots, spins, slams and four-point bombs against an old friendly foe, the Washington Generals, to Cleveland on Dec. 29, Marc Bona reports. Tremont festival: Hundreds of people arrived Sunday at Lincoln Park for the second day of Tremont Arts & Culture Festival. Megan Sims reports attendees visited the sea of tents where vendors displayed their paintings, sculptures, jewelry, pottery, clothes and decor. House of the Week: If you’re looking to get away from it all, the Cape Cod-style home in Marblehead is the ideal retreat, writes Joey Morona. Designed and built in 2021 by architect Steve Schill, the five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom house is “an entertainer’s dream,” with multiple spaces to gather, enjoy the views and easy access to the outdoor amenities. The price is $2.95 million. |
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