If you drive along E. 71st Street just north of Harvard, you might notice something a little different about one of the vacant lots. Over the past year, a small […]
The “V” on East 71st — And the Theater That Once Stood There Read More »
When the Kapossy Hungarian Hour invited me to discuss my tavern research, I knew this would be different from other interviews. This wasn’t about explaining Hungarian immigrant history to outsiders—this
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I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cleveland media icon David Moss—better known as The Mossman—on Fox 8’s Good Day Cleveland. We talked about my new book, Cleveland Neighborhood Taverns: A Pub
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Last night, I had the privilege of giving an author talk at one of Cleveland’s most iconic watering holes—Happy Dog on Detroit Avenue. Sure, I’ve spoken in historic buildings, libraries, and
From Cobras to Fruit Loops: The Wild Ride of Happy Dog at 5801 Detroit Read More »
On July 28th, I had the honor of being a guest on PBS’s Sound of Ideas to talk about my book, Cleveland Neighborhood Taverns: A Pub Crawl Through History. We had a fantastic conversation
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“Exciting News!” I’m thrilled to share that Cleveland.com recently featured my new book, Cleveland Neighborhood Taverns: A Pub Crawl Through History. In the article, I had the chance to talk about the
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One of the joys of genealogy is when a story from centuries ago leaps off the page and suddenly feels close to home. A good friend recently shared the incredible
A Street, A Legacy: Tracing Roots to Stefano Porcari Read More »
Ask anyone who grew up on the Southeast Side of Cleveland what “Slavic Village” means to them, and you’re likely to get a wistful smile followed by a story. But
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Cleveland Neighborhood Taverns: A Pub Crawl Through History was featured in the June 4, 2025 edition of The Neighborhood News. Drawing from sources like The Plain Dealer archives and the
If your favorite spot does not find its mention in my book, please know it’s not for lack of significance or affection. Rather, it reflects the deep, often untapped well
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