History

Halloween grabs all the attention every autumn, but don't miss out on an equally festive celebration: Day of the Dead. Enjoy the celebration in the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood with a parade, elaborate altar decorations, crafts and food. ...

From porcelain and rag dolls to Barbie and American Girl, a new exhibit at the Western Reserve Historical Society (WRHS) features a charming collection of dolls, doll houses, miniatures and toys in "All Dolled Up: 200 Years of Dolls and Miniatures. ...

Spooky tunnels, ghosts in hallways, gruesome deaths. 'Tis the season for scary stories. We've got a list of some of Ohio's most haunted places (according to state tourism officials), and a couple of them are in our own back yard. ...

Bruce Schneider from Solon discovered that a small town in Belgium was honoring tthe airmen who were part of the liberation of Europe 80 years ago. One of thse airmen was his uncle George L. Baatz, Jr., a B-24H bomber pilot. Here's part two of his story. ...

The Square’s venues are historic and beautiful, but it’s the audiences that give it an advantage. The Broadway season ticket community here is the largest in North America; more than 40,000 strong. ...

Jerry Lewis wanted to prove he could be a dramatic actor, but he recognized that his first attempt was a mistake: the 1972 film, “The Day the Clown Cried.” It’s been out of public view for years, but apparently, that’s about to change. ...

Bruce Schneider from Solon has been enjoying an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime experience, giving him a firsthand look at turning what he loves into what he does. He’s been a lifetime aviation fan, including serving in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He also has memorabilia from his late Uncle George, who piloted a B-24 bomber during WWII and was shot down over Belgium. ...

Cleveland's historic Veterans Memorial Bridge is open for free walking tours Sundays on July 14, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8. ...