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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 1h

Caught up with Louis H. Pumphrey Jr. on Prospect Ave in downtown Cleveland. Vietnam veteran (1967–69) and Peace advocate. He talks about the real cost of war and honors those who serve communities and families.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 6h

Met downtown residents John Burley & Rachel Simpson, who’ve lived on E 4th for 3.5 years. Rachel works at Cuyahoga DD, John in accounting at a marketing firm. Loved meeting them & their 3.5-year-old basset, June, who is not big on pics but a downtown dog full of charm.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 17h

EDDA Coffee Roasters. 2011 W 25th St, Cleveland. Photos: October 12, 2025

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 18h

Cleveland Bagel Co. 4201 Detroit Ave. Cleveland. Photo: September 9, 2025.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 18h

Marble Room Sushi. Key Tower Lobby. Photo: October 1, 2025.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 18h

West 41st St. Cleveland. Photo: September 18, 2025.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 18h

Schnitz Ale Brewery at 5729 Pearl Rd., Parma. - September 1, 2025.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 1d

Met Scott Cahill, City of Cleveland staffer & Highland Heights resident. After teaching math & coaching basketball with Teach for America in Philly, he returned home with his wife to raise their 3 kids. Now serves as Customer Experience Manager for Building & Housing, improving city efficiency

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 1d

Loved visiting Sweet Lorain with Linda Flannery and Redwin Lewis. Open since 1991 in a former bowling alley, Redwin has run it for over 15 years. Incredible vintage finds & a true Cleveland treasure. Thanks to Linda for the photo. A must Cleveland visit to see this amazing spot.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 1d

Stopped by Forest City Shuffleboard (4506 Lorain Ave), a neighborhood hangout since 2017 with courts, bar & rotating kitchen. Met Parma-born Tessa Gross, a new staffer & talented creative who designs her own clothes. Great to see her energy in Cleveland.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 1d

West Side Market. October 12, 2025.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 2d

The Beach Boys at Cleveland Public Auditorium. Oct. 12, 1967.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 2d

Stopped into Gallucci’s at 6610 Euclid Ave, a Cleveland classic that never disappoints. Chatted with Marc R. Kotora, fourth generation of the family, who started working here at 12 back in 1986. You can tell this place still means something to the city and everyone who walks through the door.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 3d

Met Debra and Leo Martin Jr. at the MLK Jr. Branch for an Anisfield-Wolf event. Both raised in Glenville, married 53 years, now in Collinwood. Shared Cleveland stories, neighborhood history, and the beauty of a life well-lived together.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 3d

Heard the Cleveland Singing Angels practicing at their office on Lorain Ave. Met Jim Koenig, a volunteer and former student, and Lisa Wright, exec director. They've performed for 3 popes & 5 presidents in 38+ countries. Rare moment, lucky to hear them. singingangels.org

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 4d

Met Will Cuneo outside Leavened in Tremont. He plays guitar in the local band Napsack with Sarah Cuturic, performs around the Midwest, and recently finished grad school to work as a mental health counselor. Loved chatting about music, public service, & his T-shirt for the band X.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 4d

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 4d

Visited the relatively new spot Steak Cleveland at 2179 W. 11th St. in Tremont and met staff Briana Fogle and assistant manager Benita Alveranga. Opened Aug 2024 by Hangry Brands, the spot serves quality steaks with a simple all-in-one menu. More info: steakcle.com

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 5d

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Luke Epplin @lukeepplin.bsky.social · 5d

For the lunchtime crowd, my piece on how this iconic photo happened.

Luke Epplin @lukeepplin.bsky.social · 5d

Seventy-seven years today, one of baseball's most iconic photos was taken. It features Steve Gromek and Larry Doby embracing after the Cleveland Indians' Game 4 win in the 1948 World Series. But what if the photo had been staged? Here's my newsletter on that: lepplin.substack.com/p/the-stagin...

The Staging of One of Baseball’s Most Famous Images

The Steve Gromek/Larry Doby Photo Revisited

lepplin.substack.com

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 5d

Loved meeting Ashley Wischmeier at the I’m From Cleveland event in the Flats. She lives in West Park, performs with Pickup-Stix Stiltwalking, works at Agora & Jacobs Pavilion, is a doula, mom of two, nursing student aiming to be a midwife, and a true Cleveland friendly spirit.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 5d

So great to have Kathryn Clusman and Dr. Jason Hanley from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the MLK Jr. Branch. They helped bring Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to speak in the area. Jason’s music knowledge and his book We Rock! make him a go-to for music programs across the city.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 6d

Had a chance meeting with Andy Pierson of Electric Andy LLC near W. 45th & Lorain Ave. He works on residential & commercial projects across Cleveland, knows so many local businesses, and has amazing skill. Learn more on his Facebook page by searching for Electric Andy LLC.

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 6d

Come on down to the Music Box Supper Club next Thursday night for a fun evening featuring rare Cleveland photos & hilarious commentary from Mike Polk, Jr. See Cleveland like never before and take in these rarely seen images from Cleveland’s past. Get your tickets now: musicboxcle.com/event/twiste...

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skrticx.bsky.social @skrticx.bsky.social · 6d

Visited Spooky’s Studio at 2138 W 25th St, Cleveland! Met owner Lexi Ross, vintage expert, photographer, and former social media pro for the Guardians, Grizzlies & Browns. Amazing shop, one-of-a-kind finds, and the cutest 5-month-old pup, Siren. Perfect October stop.

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