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Want a restaurant recommendation? Ask a foodie. Looking for a good book? Ask a librarian. So we did. This time, the Akron-Summit County Public Library staff tells us what they’re reading (or want to read) and why we may like it, too. Let us know what you think.   ...

People will spend most of their adult years at work. It is important to enjoy those years. One way to turn what you love into what you do is to mix multiple interests to create new opportunities for yourself. ...

Spring is in full bloom at Hale Farm and Village with the addition of new public events in April and May. Picnic Days at Hale are April 24, 25  and May 1, 2, 8 & 9. Behind the Ropes: Architecture and Curiosity Tour is April 24. Mystery on the Farm is May 15. The Citizens of Hale Early Bird Plant Sale is May 20 & 21. The Italian Herb Container Garden Workshop is May 20. Come one, come all! ...

Ohio was one of the first states in the nation to dedicate an entire month to the celebration of native plants. This month, ODNR will highlight the importance and diversity of native plants on the agency’s website and social media channels. Watch for native wildflower features every day and special posts for Arbor Day and Earth Day. ...

Like many major U.S. cities, Cleveland certainly had its share of illegal liquor and “mob” activity during Prohibition and it also saw changes in women’s fashion and challenges to what was considered proper behavior. But it was much more than that. The 1920s certainly "roared" with energy, well beyond the clichés of that era. ...

The 45th annual Cleveland International Film Festival is offering 116 feature films and 182 short films during an extended two-week run that kicks off this week. ...

Guests can now enjoy a ride on many of the original horses and see hand-painted scenes depicting Cleveland icons and Euclid Beach Park. ...

In his book, the Cleveland Orchestra music director Franz Hans Welser-Möst takes readers on a journey from his years as a promising young violinist in Austria, through the devastating car crash that would ultimately set him firmly on the path towards conducting, and on to a decades-long career that has seen him achieve international success. ...