Cuyahoga County • October 14, 2025
Good morning, Cuyahoga County. A beloved local tradition has gone to the dogs—literally—as Lakewood's Spooky Pooch Parade marked its 18th year of canine costumes at Madison Park. Emanuel Wallace's photography captured four-legged friends strutting their stuff in Halloween finery, while across town, the West Side Market earned bragging rights as Ohio's most beloved landmark, outshining even Cincinnati's Great American Ball Park with over 3,000 five-star reviews on Tripadvisor.
Looking beyond our atmosphere, Ireland's first astronaut touched down in Cleveland this week. Dr. Norah Patten visited the Great Lakes Science Center, sharing how a childhood NASA trip launched her dreams of space exploration. As she prepares for the historic IIAS-02 Mission, this aeronautical engineer and children's book author hopes to inspire the next generation of dreamers—proving that with persistence, even the stars aren't out of reach.
🌤 Sky Skoop | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|

🐶 Lakewood's Spooky Pooch Parade celebrates 18 years of canine costumes. The beloved autumn tradition brought costumed dogs and their owners to Madison Park for the 2025 festivities. Emanuel Wallace, Cleveland Scene's staff photographer since 2014, captured the event's playful Halloween spirit. The parade has become a staple of Lakewood's fall calendar, drawing pet lovers from across the Cleveland area. Photos showcase creative costumes and festive four-legged participants enjoying their moment in the spotlight.
🏛️ Cleveland's West Side Market crowned Ohio's most beloved landmark. The historic market topped a list of Ohio's popular attractions with over 3,000 five-star reviews on Tripadvisor. Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati and Progressive Field in Cleveland secured the second and third spots respectively. Operating continuously since 1912, the West Side Market houses more than 70 vendors offering diverse ethnic foods, fresh produce, meats, and specialty items. The landmark has gained international attention through features on the Travel Channel and Food Network, making it a must-visit destination for tourists exploring Ohio.
🚀 Ireland's first astronaut visits Cleveland, inspiring a new generation. Dr. Norah Patten attended a special event at the Great Lakes Science Center featuring a screening of the film "Ireland" and a meet-and-greet with fans. Her upcoming IIAS-02 Mission will make history as she becomes the first Irish astronaut in space. Patten, an aeronautical engineer and children's book author, credits a childhood NASA visit for sparking her space dreams. As a STEM advocate and mother, she hopes her journey shows young people that persistence can turn "impossible dreams" into reality.
|
|