Mike Polk Jr.

1 week ago | wkyc.com | Mike Polk Jr.

CLEVELAND — No, that’s not a plume of smoke rising from Lake Erie to signify the selection of the new Pope, that’s just a big cloud of bugs indicating that it’s officially midge season in Northeast Ohio. But it doesn’t last long folks, so cherish the moment. For some perspective, The midges recently emerged from their pupal stage -- even though no one invited them to -- and have since transitioned from larvae into adults, which means nobody is happy right now except sea birds and car wash owners.

2 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Mike Polk Jr.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Not Long Ago, but right now, actually, In a county not all that far away,  (you can make it in about  two hours, depending on the traffic on 71) an exciting new  fan-powered Star Wars exhibit  has launched at COSI…. That's right, Columbus' Center of Science and Industry (COSI) has debuted Unofficial Galaxies, a massive, fan-powered tribute to the iconic sci-fi saga. The immersive experience, open now through Sept.

3 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Mike Polk Jr.

CLEVELAND — Every Clevelander knows you have to take advantage of any nice weather you get — we get a couple weeks out of every year when we don't have to wear eight layers of clothing just to step out the door, and where patio lunches and outdoor strolls are actually enjoyable. That's exactly what makes the Cleveland Food Truck Series such a hit, and now, it's back and bigger than ever. From now through September, Downtown Cleveland Inc.

3 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Mike Polk Jr.

CLEVELAND — The Pacers trounced the Cavaliers in a Game 4 that was actually worse than the already terrible final score would suggest. Cleveland got manhandled from start to finish and Cavs fans are understandably upset and demoralized. There are simply too many issues to try to delve into right now, like the fact that, for some reason, my favorite Cav Jarrett Allen disappeared from Game 4 like David Copperfield at The MGM Grand.

4 weeks ago | wkyc.com | Mike Polk Jr.

CLEVELAND — What started as four walls, a few chairs, a stage, and a mic in 1985 has turned into one of the country's most beloved comedy Institutions. Hilarities 4th Street Theatre is celebrating 40 years of laughter, legacy, and legendary performers in Cleveland. Nick Kostis, owner and operator of Hilarities, has been the heart of the operation from the beginning. Some people were just born to do what they do, and Nick was born to be a host.