The herbal supplement kratom is tied to addiction and overdose concerns, but some experts argue that outlawing the supplement could drive users to deadlier drugs like fentanyl. clevelandmagazine.com/articles/kra...

The herbal supplement kratom is tied to addiction and overdose concerns, but some experts argue that outlawing the supplement could drive users to deadlier drugs like fentanyl. clevelandmagazine.com/articles/kra...

The herbal supplement kratom is tied to addiction and overdose concerns, but some experts argue that outlawing the supplement could drive users to deadlier drugs like fentanyl. clevelandmagazine.com/articles/kra...

My latest for Cleveland Magazine. As the Great Lakes become a data center hub, AI’s water usage impact remains unknown to state governments that manage our water supply. clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/n...

Despite DOGE Cuts, Cuyahoga Valley National Park Expects to Operate Normally This Summer clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/d...

With the news of the new Pope being from the Midwest. I wrote a story about a future pope visiting Cleveland in 1969. clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/1...

I got a pope on my birthday :)

Zohran Mamdani in New York! Kat Abughazaleh in Chicago! Tanmay Shah in Cleveland! And probably more that I’m forgetting lol All our old politicians:

An Ohio house rep voted on SB 1 that would get rid of the veterans' office at CSU but introduced an amendment to the state budget to fund wrestling at CSU. I guess it’s more conservative and patriotic to screw over veterans and take tax dollars to fund wrestling

Cleveland Magazine’s 2025 Fish Fry Guide, brought to you by St. Edward High School, now has over 225 fish fry locations in Northeast Ohio! That’s a lot of fish! clevelandmagazine.com/food-drink/f...

Clevelanders will experience Yemeni coffee and culture with a late-night hangout spot at Ebreeq Coffee House. clevelandmagazine.com/food-drink/y...

Hey, I wrote this :) clevelandmagazine.com/health/start...

I wish Lionheart Coffee believed in heat because it’s constantly freezing in here.

I just wanted to share my fake coaching career in college football. Coach Stambolia has had an interesting career with Texas State, UCLA and now entering my 5th year at Texas Tech.

I subscribed to @arianajasmine.bsky.social substack, and you should, too! She provides the best insights on news happening in the US and worldwide. substack.com/@jasminesjus...

The mighty SEC loses another game.

The new Indiana Jones game is fun because you team up with a journalist to stop a nazi plot, and you can just walk around beating up Italian fascists and nazis.

I can pitch in $5 to help buy the Browns.

New book shelf :)

Have had the chance to write some stories I'm really proud of this year! In the past 12 months, I experienced so many neat things, and met so many thoughtful and generous people in Cleveland. A thread 🧵

Christmas book haul :)

Paramedics are taking one person away in the ambulance.

Police presence is currently building up on Euclid by public square. I heard two or three possible gunshots. An ambulance is on the scene.

Friday. Last day of the semester. Lab hours close at 1 pm, and I can go home. Kid shows up at 12:57 pm 😭😭

I wish my great-grandpa were alive to tell him that South Korea fought back against a far-right coup.

Until Christmas, I will miss you Mavy 😭

I forgot I wrote this lol. Thanks for remembering it, @bobmcdonaldwrites.com.

I got to listen to Cleveland’s next great entrepreneur, Vikas Sabbi! He talked about his start-up, his nonprofit, and his books! His inspiration behind his ideas and how he overcame obstacles in life to get to this point! I can’t wait to see what he builds next :)

The pitch meetings better happen in space!

I’m grading papers right now, and a student had a paragraph that went on for two pages

When I clipped this, I couldn’t believe that, at one point, making kids wear seatbelts was conversational. youtube.com/shorts/CMPdy...

In a candid moment, Lee Fisher shares a personal regret—running for the U.S. Senate in 2010. Despite the loss, Fisher explains that his true passion was serving Ohio as governor, where he believed he could make a greater impact. youtube.com/shorts/qOOA2...

Well, Matt Gatez is no longer the nominee for AG. Let’s see how Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard play out.

Cleveland now has two bids to bring women's pro sports franchises to the city. clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/a...

I'm so happy to be done with this paper. Parasocial relationships are fascinating, and TikTok is an excellent platform for political influencers to cultivate a Gen Z base to follow them.

Cleveland State keeps emailing and texting me to apply to grad school…. I’m already in grad school here 😭

It's going to be interesting to see the old Republican guard in the Senate go against the MAGA wing of the party. The old Republican guard caved after Jan 6. Did they surprisingly grow a backbone to challenge Trump's nominations?

Honestly, having @neorsd.bsky.social here makes the platform worth it! :)

Hey, I wrote this for Cleveland Magazine :) clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/n...

The feeling of finishing a book and getting to mark it down as read :)