Just as humans are exposed to certain risks when temperatures rise, hot weather creates the potential for both emergency threats and everyday dangers that can affect pets. From weather-related emergencies to fleas and ticks that can threaten even the healthiest animals, special care is needed during the summer months for your pets to stay safe. ...

The whole family can learn more about the periodical cicada emergence and their return 17 years later. Kids ages 3-5 with adults can get engaged in the phenomenon on Sunday and Tuesday. All ages are also welcome to attend the Cicada Spectacle program for another close-up look and information about these incredible insects. ...

Come to the zoo and celebrate the season with special animal enrichment demonstrations with the lions, cheetahs, rhinos, elephants, grizzly bears and sea lions. Then enjoy costumed characters, crafts, an interactive gaming zone, a DJ dance party, and touch-a-truck encounters with some of the Zoo's heavy equipment. See great rides with the BMX thrill shows featuring professional BMX riders. ...

The summer schedule is likely anything but slow. An on-the-go lifestyle requires energy, and portable meals and in-season ingredients are keys to a healthy eating strategy that can power you through the season. ...

Wearing a bike helmet is not enough to keep your child safe from head injury — making sure that the helmet is worn properly can be the difference between a concussion and protection. Just because it is a one-size-fits-all model doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t take the time to adjust the helmet correctly. As part of the kick-off to Bike Helmet Safety Awareness Week, Cleveland Clinic Children’s shared these bike helmet tips. ...

Mrs. Charlene (Sue) Zulandt becomes the first female principal in the school’s 89-year history. She joined the school staff in August of 2014 as the assistant principal and academic dean. Earlier this month, she was appointed acting principal for the remainder of the school year when BHS principal Fr. Michael Brunovsky, OSB went on a sick leave. ...

New tour dates include Cleveland and Cincinnati and feature Ashlynn Chong, Sela Hack, Matt Martinez and Grant Knoche — who headline the family-friendly concert. Join the fun for the biggest songs of the year, new choreography and more surprises. Tickets for the new "Life Of The Party Tour" dates will officially go on sale beginning Friday, May 20. ...

The National Sleep Foundation reports nearly 90 percent of adults sleep with at least one electronic device in their bedroom. However, staring at a screen after 9 p.m. can zap your body of energy, turning you into a zombie the next day. To get a good night's rest, learn how to avoid common distractions before bedtime. ...

NASA astronaut and Northeast Ohio native Mike Good (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) will be at the Science Center for a special appearance with a movie screening, audience Q&A and a meet and greet session. Good has logged nearly 25 days in space during the course of the STS-125 Atlantis (2009) and STS-132 Atlantis (2010) missions, where he helped to service the Hubble telescope and deliver materials to the International Space Station. ...

When you're crunched for time, you may be tempted to ditch the pampering from your morning routine. No matter how quickly you have to dash out the door, you can always find shortcuts to your daily beauty regimen that let you look and feel your best. ...