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Reel to Real: Ohio Goes to the Movies

Steven E. Sloan

When Milan, Ohio’s own Thomas Edison unveiled his “kinetograph” in the 1890s, he had no way of knowing what he’d brought into the world....

Sports Zone: Rebranded and refocused, the Toledo Swarm set their sights on a championship

Andrew Kersten

Toledo hockey does not stop downtown. On Alexis Road at Team Toledo Ice House, the Toledo Swarm is building its own following. Formerly the...

Kaptur Sounds Alarm on War in Iran

Brian Trauring

Representative Marcy Kaptur is sounding the alarm. The veteran Democrat representing Northwest Ohio commented that the war in Iran is “unpredictable ( as to) where...

#5poets5parks

Christy Frank

A moment in the prairie On an early fall afternoon at Cannonball Prairie Metropark, poet Charles Malone started on the Leopard Frog Trail, admiring the...

Glass City Improv Brings Laughter and Community to Downtown Toledo

Melissa Lee

Located inside Studio A at the Valentine Theatre (410 Adams St.), Glass City Improv has become one of Toledo’s most energetic creative communities, bringing...

TSA Welcomes Award Winning Singer/Songwriter Sy Smith to Black Box

Jennifer Kellow-Fiorini

She helped cultivate the Nu-Soul sound for over a decade and defied categorization with her compelling live performances. This is a must-see show. On Friday,...

Uptown Toledo SID Plan: What It Means and Why Costs Will Rise

Melissa Lee

At a recent Uptown community meeting, local leaders and stakeholders outlined plans to establish a Special Improvement District (SID)—a move that would bring expanded...

Mortuary Manor Brings History, Paranormal Tours and Unique Events to North Toledo

Melissa Lee

A historic North Toledo landmark has been given new life as a museum, event venue and paranormal destination. Mortuary Manor, located at 2907 Lagrange...

Call for Art: Creative Expressions Art Gala

Melissa Lee

Call for Art: Creative Expressions Art Gala NAMI Greater Toledo is inviting artists across the community to submit their work for the upcoming Creative Expressions...

“Walking Dead,” “Supernatural” actors to attend FantastiCon Toledo

Kurt Anthony Krug

Joe Nieporte is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves comic books, which he’s collected all his life. His love for the medium inspired him to create...

A Ripple of Inspiration: How One Toledo Native Gives Back Through Scholarship

Joni Johnson

Toledo roots and early inspiration When Nusaiba Rahman steps onto a stage in New York City, she still thinks of Maumee and the first people...

Lake Erie Has Had Algae Problems For Years. Is Banning Factory Farming The Answer?

Drew Saunders

Lake Erie has had to deal with a lot of environmental damage over the years. The 2014 algae bloom that caused a don’t-drink-warning cost...

Chowline: Burger time

Jason Webber

Two burger joints, both alike in dignity, in fair Toledo, where we set our scene. On Secor Road, sandwiched in between Buff City Soap...

Underfunded By: Brendan Emmett Quigley Across 1 Highest point 5 Exchanges positions? 10 Buzzing activities 14 Catcher? 15 Gandhi associate 16 Playful eye gesture 17 Crime for those avoiding their duties 19 ___ Spumante 20...

Listen Hear: Oblivea: A Band with a Big Year On the Horizon and A Frontman Ready to Meet It

Steven E. Sloan

Benjamin Kyle has lived a lot of lives. He’s been a musician, a stuntman, an interior designer and decorator and an occult investigator, to...

Chris Joseph’s “Way Off Broadway” is a Loving Tribute to the Theater

Steven E. Sloan

Those who have heard Toledo-area vocalist Chris Joseph will know his command of jazz standards. Perhaps best known for his work singing with the...

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