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Death and taxes: two things most of us can't avoid (I'm referring to the death part; the taxes seem to be another matter). But if you're a regular person, it's time to file, pay up, or snag a refund. ...

Communication can be tricky with family and friends. But if you're trying to talk to a doctor in a hospital or at an office visit, it's not only tricky, but also intimidating. The stakes are highest at a time when we, or a loved one, are at our lowest. Thrive's Caregiver Corner columnist and blogger Jennifer Beach offers ways to bridge the communication gap with your healthcare team. ...

They’re so familiar at Christmas, it seems like The Salvation Army Red Kettles were always here. But there was a time when the New York World newspaper called them “the newest and most novel device for collecting money.” ...

When this year’s “Superman” movie hit theaters, Northeast Ohio residents saw more than just the Man of Steel; they saw Cleveland streets and buildings because part of the film was shot here. It makes sense that Superman returned to Cleveland. After all, it’s the birthplace of the action hero. Thrive’s pop culture columnist, Mike Olszewski, tells us how Glenville’s Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster created Superman in 1933, how they, and Cleveland, lost the comic book hero, and how the city is reclaiming its arguably most famous creation.

Mike Olszewski is a veteran Cleveland radio host and personality. He and his wife, Janice, are the authors of books about Cleveland TV, rock and roll, radio and other topics. Mike is Thrive’s Pop Culture Chronicles columnist. You can reach him at [email protected].

 

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Music in its many forms, including opera, violin and piano concertos and orchestra performances, highlight the 2025 Cleveland Institute of Music season. Most events are free. ...

The Ohioana Library has named the finalists for the 2025 Ohio Book Awards. First given in 1942, the awards are the second-oldest state literary prizes in the nation and honor outstanding works by Ohio authors and illustrators. ...

Caring for dementia is getting easier in Ohio: Tembo Health (Tembo) and Benjamin Rose of Cleveland have joined forces to deliver support services for people with dementia and their families and at no cost for those with Traditional Medicare. ...

Bone up on your health for a stronger future. How's your balance? Have you tripped and fallen lately? What about your bones? Falls and bones are something none of us thought about when we were younger. We didn't have to. Our balance was good, our bones were strong, and we assumed the only way we'd end up on the ground was if we chose to be there. ...