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"Union County" brings rural Ohio to the big screen

The new drama starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo is playing at the Cedar Lee this week.

Culture

A new movie filmed and set in Ohio starring Will Poulter and Noah Centineo is playing at the Cedar Lee this week. The big picture: &quot;Union County,&quot; directed by Ohio filmmaker Adam Meeks, follows two foster brothers (Poulter and Centineo) as they navigate a court-mandated drug rehabilitation program while attempting to rebuild their lives amid the opioid epidemic.

Real American Freestyle wrestling eyes growth after fast first year

The freestyle wrestling promotion founded by Cleveland native Chad Bronstein has its next event Saturday.

Sports

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="freestyle wrestling promotion" data-vars-click-url="https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/" data-vars-content-id="f2b5a724-4340-4bde-b38d-8c748e1b356a" data-vars-headline="Real American Freestyle wrestling eyes growth after fast first year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/" target="_blank">freestyle wrestling promotion</a> founded by Cleveland native Chad Bronstein has grown significantly since making its global debut at the Wolstein Center in August 2025.Driving the news: Real American Freestyle (<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="RAF" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/08/29/real-american-freestyle-wresting-debut-hulk-hogan" data-vars-content-id="f2b5a724-4340-4bde-b38d-8c748e1b356a" data-vars-headline="Real American Freestyle wrestling eyes growth after fast first year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/08/29/real-american-freestyle-wresting-debut-hulk-hogan" target="_self">RAF</a>) will celebrate its first anniversary at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="8pm Saturday at Rocket Arena" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rocketarena.com/events/detail/raf-260822" data-vars-content-id="f2b5a724-4340-4bde-b38d-8c748e1b356a" data-vars-headline="Real American Freestyle wrestling eyes growth after fast first year" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rocketarena.com/events/detail/raf-260822" target="_blank">8pm Saturday at Rocket Arena</a>.

Cleveland synagogues join national push to train congregants on security

Cleveland has something many Jewish communities don't: its own security force.

News

Synagogues across the U.S., including some in Northeast Ohio, are <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="training congregants" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/08/synagogues-security-teams-jews" data-vars-content-id="e0c27b25-1784-4427-bca7-5fd47ad0b935" data-vars-headline="Cleveland synagogues join national push to train congregants on security" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/08/08/synagogues-security-teams-jews" target="_self">training congregants</a> to serve on volunteer security teams, as antisemitic assaults hit record levels nationwide.Why it matters: The push for hyper-vigilance comes as physical assaults against Jews in the U.S. hit a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="46-year high" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/06/antisemitic-assaults-jews-2025" data-vars-content-id="e0c27b25-1784-4427-bca7-5fd47ad0b935" data-vars-headline="Cleveland synagogues join national push to train congregants on security" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/06/antisemitic-assaults-jews-2025" target="_self">46-year high</a> in 2025.

Downtown's grocery problem is complicated

Residents mourn Heinen's while acknowledging many traveled elsewhere for shopping trips.

Downtown Cleveland residents are distraught after the recent closure of the world&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most beautiful grocery store" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/07/20/heinens-downtown-grocery-store-closure" data-vars-content-id="dd361c13-b79c-47f2-90dc-52714ca11cdc" data-vars-headline="Downtown&#x27;s grocery problem is complicated" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/07/20/heinens-downtown-grocery-store-closure" target="_self">most beautiful grocery store</a>. Why it matters: Heinen&#x27;s departure exposes a tension in downtown living. Residents desperately want a full-service supermarket, but many admit they travel to the West Side Market or the suburbs for their primary weekly shopping, due to parking and accessibility.

Nearly 1 in 6 Northeast Ohioans faces food insecurity as SNAP changes loom

Greater Cleveland Food Bank plans to build a new resource center on Cleveland's west side.

Health

Nearly 300,000 residents in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Greater Cleveland Food Bank&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/" data-vars-content-id="df8b2dc0-81d4-40df-ab63-f7ea093f37ae" data-vars-headline="Nearly 1 in 6 Northeast Ohioans faces food insecurity as SNAP changes loom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/" target="_blank">Greater Cleveland Food Bank&#x27;s</a> service area struggled to consistently access enough food in 2024, a new report shows.Why it matters: Rising <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="food insecurity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2024/06/06/food-insecurity-united-states" data-vars-content-id="df8b2dc0-81d4-40df-ab63-f7ea093f37ae" data-vars-headline="Nearly 1 in 6 Northeast Ohioans faces food insecurity as SNAP changes loom" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2024/06/06/food-insecurity-united-states" target="_self">food insecurity</a> is putting more pressure on Northeast Ohio&#x27;s safety net just as looming federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program changes could shift millions in new costs to the state.

Great Lakes Brewing Co. heading to Pittsburgh airport

Cleveland's hometown brewery is bringing its beers and brewpub-inspired menu to PA travelers this fall.

Food and Drink

Cleveland&#x27;s Great Lakes Brewing Co. plans to open a bar at Pittsburgh International Airport later this year.Why it matters: The location marks the brewery&#x27;s first airport location in Pennsylvania, where Great Lakes has distributed its beer since 1999.

Bidding Cleveland's most beautiful grocery store adieu

After 11 years and $18 million in losses, the downtown Heinen's era draws to a close.

We visited the downtown Heinen&#x27;s last week to pay our respects. Why it matters: The announced closure of Cleveland&#x27;s most beautiful and architecturally significant supermarket has rocked downtown residents and office workers. <ul><li>And it underscores the financial challenges of the grocery business in the urban core.</li></ul>

Cleveland councilman targets TownHall liquor license

Austin Davis says owner Bobby George's felony conviction should disqualify permit at one of Ohio City's most polarizing destinations.

Cleveland City Councilman Austin Davis is asking the state to reject TownHall&#x27;s liquor license renewal, citing owner <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Bobby George&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/08/14/bobby-george-bond-set-at-200000-charges-attempted-murder-rape-kidnapping" data-vars-content-id="d8a84d40-6438-448c-94b8-8e19de93f295" data-vars-headline="Cleveland councilman targets TownHall liquor license" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/08/14/bobby-george-bond-set-at-200000-charges-attempted-murder-rape-kidnapping" target="_self">Bobby George&#x27;s</a> recent felony conviction.Why it matters: Under Ohio law, the Division of Liquor Control may deny a permit renewal if a felony conviction is reasonably related to a business owner&#x27;s fitness to hold a liquor license.

Hangry Brands ignites Cleveland restaurant spat

A Cleveland chef's viral response to a restaurateur's comments has put the local food scene in the spotlight.

The best thing I ate this week were the dumplings at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Abundance Culinary" data-vars-click-url="https://a-bun.com/" data-vars-content-id="484ca05a-ef9d-4878-a53e-530b721384ce" data-vars-headline="Hangry Brands ignites Cleveland restaurant spat" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://a-bun.com/" target="_blank">Abundance Culinary</a> in Cleveland Heights. The intrigue: My wife and I thought we were simply meeting friends at a restaurant we love. We didn&#x27;t realize we stepped into a partisan conflict that recently shook Cleveland&#x27;s culinary world.

Proof Public House in Ohio City is way more restaurant than bar

Matt Fish's new spot on Lorain doesn't have a single draft beer under $8.50.

The weirdest place I ate this week was the new Proof Public House in Ohio City. State of play: Melt&#x27;s Matt Fish has emerged to reopen the former Proof BBQ on Lorain as an upscale restaurant masquerading as a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="punk-themed bar" data-vars-click-url="https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/first-look-proof-public-house-opening-monday-june-15-in-ohio-city/" data-vars-content-id="f3c693e0-9f92-49b1-a22b-e07ca0486058" data-vars-headline="Proof Public House in Ohio City is way more restaurant than bar" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.clevescene.com/food-drink/first-look-proof-public-house-opening-monday-june-15-in-ohio-city/" target="_blank">punk-themed bar</a>.

Lucky's Bar & Grill in Old Brooklyn brings Latin flare to classic pub grub

A Harley-Davidson presides over the  spacious dining room on Memphis Avenue.

The best place I visited this week was <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lucky&#x27;s Bar &amp; Grill" data-vars-click-url="https://www.luckysbarandgrill.net/" data-vars-content-id="b2b83415-0168-4d6b-8e72-d34610537c0a" data-vars-headline="Lucky&#x27;s Bar &amp; Grill in Old Brooklyn brings Latin flare to classic pub grub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.luckysbarandgrill.net/" target="_blank">Lucky&#x27;s Bar &amp; Grill</a> in Old Brooklyn. State of play: I recently saw <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a video" data-vars-click-url="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1522907115465450" data-vars-content-id="b2b83415-0168-4d6b-8e72-d34610537c0a" data-vars-headline="Lucky&#x27;s Bar &amp; Grill in Old Brooklyn brings Latin flare to classic pub grub" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1522907115465450" target="_blank">a video</a> from a local food influencer highlighting Lucky&#x27;s birria pizza and was instantly salivating.

Try the tiramisu latte at Atmos Coffee

The new coffee shop on Detroit Avenue offers signature drinks, soothing vibes

The best thing I drank this week was the tiramisu latte from Atmos Coffee in Detroit Shoreway. State of play: Atmos is one of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="two new coffee shops" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/24/two-new-coffee-shops-coming-to-detroit-shoreway" data-vars-content-id="6bf7aa16-a0cd-475c-a4f4-d0d446fe65a3" data-vars-headline="Try the tiramisu latte at Atmos Coffee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/24/two-new-coffee-shops-coming-to-detroit-shoreway" target="_self">two new coffee shops</a> that opened on Detroit Avenue in March. <ul><li>I&#x27;d already tried the other, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Vessel Coffee Collaborative" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/12/vessel-coffee-collaborative-is-open-in-detroit-shoreway" data-vars-content-id="6bf7aa16-a0cd-475c-a4f4-d0d446fe65a3" data-vars-headline="Try the tiramisu latte at Atmos Coffee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/03/12/vessel-coffee-collaborative-is-open-in-detroit-shoreway" target="_self">Vessel Coffee Collaborative</a>, and had been eager to check out Atmos&#x27; signature drink, about which I&#x27;d seen <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rave reviews" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVzFnF6iYYc/" data-vars-content-id="6bf7aa16-a0cd-475c-a4f4-d0d446fe65a3" data-vars-headline="Try the tiramisu latte at Atmos Coffee" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVzFnF6iYYc/" target="_blank">rave reviews</a> on Instagram. </li></ul>Verdict: A decadent dessert in a glass. <ul><li>I ordered the most popular format (iced, with whole milk), and it arrived creamy, frothy and topped with cocoa powder. </li><li>At $7.50, it&#x27;s $2-$3 more than the standard coffee drinks on offer, but worth it for an occasional treat. </li></ul>Vibe check: On a weekday morning, Atmos was busy but not crowded with young remote workers tapping away at their laptops. <ul><li>With its soothing lighting and array of seating options (private booths, circular tables, a comfy couch), it looked like a spot I&#x27;d be happy to spend a few hours. </li></ul><figure><img alt="Two interior cafe spaces side by side: left a warm beige dining area with wooden tables and track lighting; right a modern lounge with gray walls, large windows, framed art, and round pendant lamps." height="1080" id="d66ed774-3998-4731-8313-c06e71912ad3" src="https://images.axios.com/OIL27rslTGOS0jpbUxijgzfwqzc=/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg" width="1920" srcset="https://images.axios.com/7Nq9PnX3jLezhPCy7Ict967eUmc=/0x0:1920x1080/1920x1080/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=1920 1920w, https://images.axios.com/2JGNhGp6_beTsPK0Mb0KsCqOJ-E=/0x0:1920x1080/1600x900/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=1600 1600w, https://images.axios.com/Gc7KBDeh0_9cDsEKIVejRIGP1Nw=/0x0:1920x1080/1366x768/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=1366 1366w, https://images.axios.com/aOMjVfTemlp0PKRNP_QetE1v6Nw=/0x0:1920x1080/1024x576/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=1024 1024w, https://images.axios.com/e8L-Qc_xFVbqV33vK2XiTx5JMn4=/0x0:1920x1080/768x432/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=768 768w, https://images.axios.com/lT6uUjwe2bzJOwJkFQS03bGu_h8=/0x0:1920x1080/640x360/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=640 640w, https://images.axios.com/ED7IoXfjC0sAm8uafR-E46D0iiw=/0x0:1920x1080/320x180/2026/05/20/1779299291809.jpeg?w=320 320w"/><figcaption>The atmos...phere. Photos: Sam Allard/Axios</figcaption></figure>

LeBurger 4304 in Ohio City is serving up elite burgers and fries

The Minneapolis-based elevated fast casual joint has transformed the former Pioneer space at Intro

👋 Sam here. The best thing I ate this week was a bacon cheeseburger from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="LeBurger 4304" data-vars-click-url="https://www.leburgercleveland.com/" data-vars-content-id="37251dfa-cd08-4b77-939d-b513b627acb8" data-vars-headline="LeBurger 4304 in Ohio City is serving up elite burgers and fries" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.leburgercleveland.com/" target="_blank">LeBurger 4304</a> in Ohio City.State of play: The Minneapolis-based burger spot opened a full-service location at the Intro complex on the corner of Lorain Avenue and West 25th Street late last year.

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