Julia Lombardo

4 days ago | clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo

Toni Morrison is everywhere, even after her death in 2019. Her presence is scattered across the world in bookshelves, curriculums, podcasts, documentaries and plays. But in many ways, her heartbeat still thumps loudest in her hometown of Lorain. The Toni Morrison Reading Room at Lorain Public Library is an extension of her home, and where she worked her first job as a shelver.

1 week ago | clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo

1928 W. 48th St. meets you in the middle, tucked between Ohio City and Gordon Square. It fits the bill as a hidden gem, but its striking grey exterior — with wood accents and sleek window frames — begs to be seen. And it can be, as it sits on the real estate market for $650,000. The narrow build is deceiving, but it makes the most of its 3,959 square-foot plot of land.

3 weeks ago | clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo

Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead LighthouseThe red-roofed white-house lighthouse looks similar to the Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse, but this one is visible from Downtown’s best hotspots, including the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Great Lakes Science Center. While it’s non-functioning and remains closed to the public, it’s still a sight to behold from afar, especially during the winter months when it freezes over with massive icicles.

3 weeks ago | clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo

The light in many lighthouses has dwindled. Since they’re no longer being built, most have been taken out of service, and they’re now maintained as tourist attractions. The National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act of 2000 was enacted amid efforts to pass lighthouses off to federal agencies, community organizations and private entities for preservation, all through auctions. While many are still uninhabited, Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse remains a success story.

4 weeks ago | clevelandmagazine.com | Julia Lombardo

When it comes to gift-giving, dads and father figures are typically easy to please. Most of them like the same things, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve something special. The local scene has plenty of gadgets and trinkets to show the men in your life how much you appreciate them. Shop out of the box this Father’s Day, and get a gift he won’t expect. Guardian PVC Bottle Opener at Cleveland Clothing Co.No need for another T-shirt when all you need to show city spirit is a bar utensil.