Restaurants | Canfield – The Metro Monthly Dining Guide covers restaurants in the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana, western Pennsylvania. Email changes, corrections or suggestions to re*********@me**********.net…. The Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room in Canfield offers the experience of a traditional tea. The restaurant also hosts seasonal and special events. Claudia Zacharko is proprietor. (Image courtesy of Claudia Zacharko and Piccadilly Parlour Victorian Tea Room) Restaurants | Canfield AngeNetta’s Cafe American, Italian. 64 Cardinal Drive, Canfield&nbs ..read more

Restaurants | Austintown – The Metro Monthly Dining Guide covers restaurants in the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana, western Pennsylvania. Email changes, corrections or suggestions to re*********@me**********.net…. ‘Valley Spotlight’ co-host Mike Case meets representatives from the Biker BrewHouse during a recent taping. The microbrewery/restaurant is located at 5700 Patriot Blvd. in Austintown. (Image courtesy of ‘Valley Spotlight’) Restaurants | Austintown Anna’s Cookin’ Puerto Rican, American, homestyle. 4750 Mahoning Ave., Austintown 44515. 330-707-4185. Offers a mix of Puerto ..read more

Restaurants | Youngstown East + McCartney Road – The Metro Monthly Dining Guide covers restaurants in the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana, western Pennsylvania. Email changes, corrections or suggestions to re*********@me**********.net…. Wednesday bartender Arlia Slaina and Royal Oaks co-owner Lou Kennedy with an order of barbecue ribs. The Youngstown bar/restaurant serves wood-smoked ribs, chicken and pork. (Image courtesy of Lou Kennedy) Restaurants | Youngstown East Harmony Grill/Foster’s Party Shop Soul food, prepared foods, Southern style.1401 McGuffey Road, Youngstown 44505.  ..read more

Restaurants | Girard – The Metro Monthly Dining Guide covers restaurants in the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana, western Pennsylvania. Email changes, corrections or suggestions to re*********@me**********.net…. Zing Chicken at Amen Corner in Girard. Restaurant/bar has a sports-bar atmosphere up front and casual dining in the rear of the building. Burgers, sandwiches, pizza, entrees, soups and salads. Most desserts are made by the owners. Family friendly. Full bar. American. (Image courtesy of ‘Valley Spotlight.’) Restaurants | Girard The Albatross Bar & Grill ..read more

Restaurants | Niles – The Metro Monthly Dining Guide covers restaurants in the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana, western Pennsylvania. Listings for Niles cover the Eastwood Mall Complex and restaurants citywide. Email changes, corrections or suggestions to re*********@me**********.net…. Restaurants | Niles EASTWOOD MALL COMPLEX Applebee’s Grill + Bar American, pub style. 904 Great East Plaza, Niles 44446. 330-544-0780. restaurants.applebees.com…. Pasadena, Calif.-based chain serves appetizers, pasta, seafood, salad, steak, ribs, chicken, burgers, hot and cold sandwiches. Ful ..read more

When Hudson, Ohio-based retailer Joann filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this month, many on social media seemed saddened, but not surprised, by the news. On March 18, the Associated Press reported: “Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending and some pandemic-era hobbies.” Posing for a photo before Easter services in Raleigh, N.C., circa 1957: Dr. Virginia Newell (mother), Dr. Glenda Newell-Harris (sister), and Dr. Virginia ‘Dee’ Banks. ‘My mom was a great seamstress, in add ..read more

The Howland High School Drama Club will present “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” from March 21-24 at Howland Middle School, 8100 South St. SE, Warren 44484. The musical will be staged 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The production will be directed by Mrs. Janel Darrin and Mrs. Lisa Howard and features a cast of Howland High School students. “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” is a musical adaptation of the bestselling novel by Rick Riordan. With music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and a book by Joe Tracz, the production premiered off-Broa ..read more

Restaurants | Poland – The Metro Monthly Dining Guide covers restaurants in the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana, western Pennsylvania. For changes, corrections or suggestions, email re*********@me**********.net… or call 330-259-0435. Another Round Bar & Grille American, Southwestern, pub style. 625 E. Western Reserve Road, Poland 44514. 330-758-3317. Located at Reserve Run Golf Course. Hot and cold sandwiches, wraps, burgers, quesadillas, salads, sides. Full bar. Menu. LD. The Barrel Room at Five Points American, pub style, Southwestern. 9065 Springfield Ro ..read more

Youngstown CityScape will kick off Streetscape 2024 with an open house at its new downtown offices. The event will occur 8 a.m., Friday, March 15 at 250 E. Federal St. The open house will launch fundraising efforts for CityScape’s 27th annual Streetscape planting day. On Saturday, June 1, volunteers will remove debris, plant flowers and shrubs and mulch planting areas. Downtown and area restaurants will provide lunch during the annual June event. Planting areas will include Central Square, East and West Federal streets, and various entry points into the downtown. As in years past, volunteers w ..read more

The Ohio History Connection has awarded $187,600 in Ohio History Fund grants to 14 community history organizations in the state. Local grant recipients include the Mahoning Valley Historical Society and the Ward-Thomas House in Niles. The Mahoning Valley Historical Society was awarded $19,000 for collections consolidation. The grant will support part of the cost of relocating more than 6,800 artifacts to a new, climate-controlled facility. The project is part of a larger initiative to house MVHS’ extensive artifacts collection in a secure, centralized facility that allows room for growth ..read more