CLEVELAND – Two northeast Ohio cities — Akron and Cleveland — make Forbes.com’s “dirtiest cities” list. According to the publication, Akron came in 15th dirtiest out of 20 and Cleveland took the 19th spot. The study was based on factors like water quality, air quality and toxic releases. Akron’s ranking is thanks to its coal […]
CLEVELAND – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland has announced its 2013 inductees, with one popular band finally making the list. At the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist and 2012 Rock Hall inductee, Flea, announced the 2013 performer inductees: – Heart – Albert King – Randy Newman […]
*Today is a beautiful day because we are finally seeing the tide change to positive, enlightening music from our young people in the hip hop world that want to see a change in a trend shared in the culture of hip hop … SAGGING PANTS! The good book says, “… and a little child shall […]
(CNN) — The nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s class of 2013 have been announced, and for the first time ever fans will get a say in who will be inducted. First-time nominees Rush, Deep Purple, N.W.A., Public Enemy, Albert King, The Marvelettes and Procol Harum join previously nominated acts Chic, Heart, […]
Summer here, and along with it comes a long list of travel plans. Whether you’re planning a long weekend at the beach, traveling for wedding…
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The Supreme Court just ruled on a legal issue in favor of the internet cafes. This means the case moves back to the court of Cuyahoga County Judge Nancy Russo. At the heart of it all, do these places offer gambling or not. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason recently moved to […]
Chuck Norris and his wife, Gena O’Kelley want the 30-million Evangelical Christians who skipped the voting booth four years ago to awaken from their political slumber and save us from four more years of President Barack Obama as commander-in-chief. What better way to send a tingle (non-sexual, naturally) up the leg of the overtly religious than by invoking […]
CLEVELAND – It’s a tough time to be an Indians fan, so the Tribe faithful are finding new ways to maintain sanity and gain some sense of pleasure. The latest attempt has taken a somewhat dirty – but entertaining – turn. After the Indians’ 11th straight loss, #IndiansSexActs has popped up as a trending topic […]
CLEVELAND – In the midst of the Indians’ 9-game losing streak and overall losing season, Monday’s most watched video on YouTube in the Cleveland/Akron area is poking fun at the team’s efforts to campaign a comeback back in 2011. Posted and voiced by comedian Mike Polk, the video called “WHAT IF? (A Loving Tribute to […]
WZAK Stone Soul Picnic – Buy Your Tickets MENTOR, OH (WOIO) – 8-year-old Erin Potter was diagnosed with Leukemia in 2007. She was cured, but the cancer came back a second time in 2011. Now, five years later, the Leukemia has appeared for the third time. On Wednesday, Erin will return to Rainbow Baby’s and Children’s […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – Another twist in the battle over Internet gambling. Last week, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason filed indictments and ordered Internet gambling businesses to close after a statewide investigation. Ten people have been charged in the case. On Monday, some business owners filed a motion with Cuyahoga County court trying to get a […]
The defense team for George Zimmerman, the man charged with murdering unarmed teenager Trayvon Martin, has launched a new website, Facebook and Twitter account designed to dispute misinformation and provide “a voice for Mr. Zimmerman.” “We understand that it is unusual for a legal defense to maintain a social media presence on behalf of a […]