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Yet again, Cleveland is the center of the universe.

This time it occurred when a glowing fireball blazed over Lake Erie at 45,000 mph on Tuesday, before the 7-ton asteroid slammed through the atmosphere and exploded over Valley City.

It survived 34 miles of fiery friction before exploding above Valley City, unleashing energy like 250 tons of TNT.

In other words, 1/60^th the power of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945 – or 5.8 hours of a large hyperscale data center.

Fragments rained down as meteorites across the countryside—stony gifts from the void.

Fifteen years earlier, in 2011, a smaller fireball delivered a 49-gram meteorite to Wickliffe's quiet streets.

Tuesday’s visitor was louder, grander, a reminder that we are but one small place in the universe.

Brad Friedlander has been steering the food scene long before there were foodies.

The restaurateur’s run goes back to 1980, with Lopez, in Cleveland Heights. He’s opened more than a dozen eateries since then.

Friedlander is part of their Cleveland Restaurant Management Group, which owns 17 restaurants in the area.  

The group is strategic when it comes to restaurants: develop concepts that fill a void – his m.o. throughout his career.

His latest concept, EVOO, opens this month in Legacy Village.

“It’s a modern Greek-Mediterranean concept,” says Friedlander – with modern takes on Greek-Mediterranean concept.

It’s been a challenge to find Greek cuisine in Cleveland for years. It’s underrepresented and underappreciated.

EVOO, which takes its name from extra virgin oil, will include healthy, vegan options and focus on fresh and bold flavors in an upscale setting.

A sign of spring it was not. But some of the harshest conditions in decades didn’t stop the 184^th Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day Parade from stepping of Superior Avenue.

Temperatures in 20s, wind chills in the teens, gusty winds up to 45 mph and snow made it the coldest parade in 42 years.

This year’s cold snap is part of a deep historical pattern going back to its debut in 1842.

But only twice in its history have cold – and blizzards cancelled the parade: 1967 and1976.

The worst weather came in 1959 – when a blizzard struck just before the scheduled start and dumped four inches of snow with 50–60 mph winds that cut visibility so badly police closed the Shoreway.

That year, the parade was postponed by one week – and the show went on, amid temperatures in the 20s.

Cleveland, you gotta be tough.

Wednesday

St. Paddy’s in the District: Too much of a good thing is just enough for Cedar Lee Arts District, whose bars and eateries are celebrating St. Pat’s through Sunday with themed drinks, foods and parties. Info.

Forest City Django Club: Dance to the sounds of Django Reinhardt’s European swing – the jazz that made Paris hit the hardwoods. 7:30 p.m. at the Treelawn Social Club. Info.

Thursday

NCAA Men’s Wrestling Tournament: First the MAC Tournament and now the Division I men grapplers at hitting Rocket Arena. Noon Thursday through Sunday. Info.

World of Drum & Bass 2026: Eleven national and local turntablists explore a variety of EDM – especially drum & bass – for this rave-style party at the Bird’s Nest.7 p.m. Info.

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March Madness brackets are a joke – and Hilarities has the proof.

The comedy club in Pickwick and Frolic on East Fourth is rolling out its take on March Madness – with four area comedians: Pope, Kevin Ford, Elijah Nevels, and John Bruton.

On Thursday, they’ll participate in a comedy spoof of the sporting event that transforms sports fans into maniacal gamblers.

No bets taken on this game – it’s a celebration of area talent and gags. Info.

A 1966 photo of Jean’s Funny House on East Ninth Street. It was home to whoopie cushions, peep shows, gags and titillating stuff.

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39 °F 🌡️ 27 °F | ☁️➡️🌨️ (Cloudy / PM Snow Showers) | 40% | 💨 ↑ ≈ 15 mph (≈ 13 knots)

44 °F 🌡️ 29 °F | 🌤️ (Partly Sunny / Chilly) | 10% | 💨 ↑ ≈ 12 mph (≈ 10 knots)

54 °F 🌡️ 38 °F | ☁️➡️🌧️ (Increasing Clouds / PM Rain) | 60% | 💨 ↑ ≈ 16 mph (≈ 14 knots)

_{Please note that weather conditions can change rapidly. For the most up-to-date information, consider checking a reliable local weather service.}

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