
Troy Smith
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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axios.com | Sam Allard |Troy Smith
Trombone Shorty headlines this year's Tri-C JazzFest. Photo: Douglas Mason/WireImageğº 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. ğ¸ 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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