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Troy Smith

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Reporter at Axios

Reporter at Axios Cleveland

Reporter for Axios. Father, content creator, pop-culture lover, Bonas grad, WNY native. "There is no tomorrow!"

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  • 1 day ago | axios.com | Sam Allard |Troy Smith

    Trombone Shorty headlines this year's Tri-C JazzFest. Photo: Douglas Mason/WireImageğŸŽº Tri-C JazzFest: The 46th annual event runs through Saturday at Playhouse Square featuring regional and national acts, headlined by Trombone Shorty tonight. Outdoor shows are free, while indoor concerts vary in price. ğŸŽ¸ Dispatch: The Vermont jam band performs at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights tomorrow with John Butler as the opening act. Tickets start at $50.50. Doors open at 5pm.

  • 1 day ago | axios.com | Sam Allard |Troy Smith

    Riding into a new era. Photo courtesy of the Cleveland ChargeThe Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers' NBA G League affiliate, has unveiled new branding that coincides with its new home venue. The intrigue: The logo is a more sophisticated design meant to match the historical nature of Public Auditorium, the venue the Charge moved into last December. The team's new color scheme moves away from the previous wine and gold to match the Cavaliers' current, more subtle look.

  • 1 day ago | axios.com | Troy Smith

    Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. Photo: Kirby Lee/Getty ImagesBoxing fans who have hoped to see polarizing star Jake Paul get knocked out could get their wish on Saturday. State of play: The 28-year-old Westlake native, who has become one of boxing's most bankable commodities, fights Julio César Chávez Jr. in Anaheim, California. The event will air live on DAZN pay-per-view.

  • 2 days ago | axios.com | Troy Smith

    Billy Corgan brings his latest project to Cleveland's House of Blues tonight. Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for AudacyBilly Corgan is still just a rat in a cage when it comes to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. State of play: His solo project, Billy Corgan and the Machines of God, pulls into House of Blues tonight at 6:30pm. Yes, but: It's Corgan's main band, the Smashing Pumpkins, at the center of a Rock Hall debate.

  • 2 days ago | axios.com | Sami Sparber |Troy Smith |Alissa Widman Neese

    Data: Realtor.com; Note: U.S. average is as of April 2025; Chart: Axios VisualsIf you're in the market for a new home, this heat wave may have you thinking about one with a pool. Yes, but: You may have to look around for a while. By the numbers: Only about 9% of Columbus-area homes listed from January through April had pools, according to data from Realtor.com. That's up from just over 3% in 2019, though. The big picture: Our percentage ranks No. 41 out of the 50 largest U.S. metros.

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Troy Smith
Troy Smith @troylsmith
14 Feb 25

My take on this year's Rock Hall ballot...more to come (finally returning to social media after a much needed break!) #RockHall2025 https://t.co/fDF5GS5lpX

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Troy Smith @troylsmith
13 Feb 25

Better song: “Don’t Look Back In Anger” vs “Mr. Brightside” https://t.co/pw91OsEps6

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Troy Smith @troylsmith
4 Feb 25

Cleveland (and the WWE universe) gives zero f’s about Charlotte Flair. They shoulda went with someone else to win Rumble #WWERaw