This time around, our all-local Worth Noting tidbits point out the best places to see fall colors, how to maximize your voting power, appreciate new music, stay warm for less, and read a great new book.

Not only are we surrounded by the all-purpose trails winding through the Emerald Necklace, but the adventure-based programs offered by Cleveland Metroparks Outdoor Recreation division invite us to safely push beyond our comfort zones.

Fall Into Adventure with us! Our cover story illustrates the adventures you can take at any age, right here in Cleveland Metroparks. We trust you'll be inspired by the Outdoor Rec participants who share their experiences. You will also find invigorating local articles and columns about live theater, technology options, classy and comfy fashion, retirement budget plans, prepping for travel, outdoor painting with the grandchildren, and more.

Have you received an alarming notice in the mail regarding an expiring home warranty? These notices vary in style, but the messages are the same, urging recipients to “call IMMEDIATELY” and that the letter is a “FINAL ATTEMPT TO NOTIFY.” But they are fakes.

Northeast Ohio Boomer magazine took first place for Editorial/Opinion and Overall Design at the recent 2024 NAMPA (North American Mature Publishers Association) awards.

Here in Northeast Ohio, someone is considered an "older adult" when they are at least 60, often the cutoff age for group residential housing around here. Since not every residential facility allows pets, the first question you need to ask is if they accept pets for any reason. Otherwise, here are the questions you'll need to ask so you can be prepared.