Jen Picciano

Reporter

Cleveland, Ohio

Jen Picciano is an Emmy award-winning reporter for WOIO-TV and creator of the restaurant and dining segment Cleveland Cooks.

She is also the author of the food blog Cheftovers.

Picciano is a native of Cleveland, and has spent the last 10 years with CBS 19 as a general assignment field reporter. She is active in the local food scene and has been involved with the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland for several years.

She resides in Mayfield Heights with her husband and her three children.

You can usually find her with a pencil behind her ear and a mic in her hand, or an apron on.

Recent Articles by Jen

Record-setting year for visitors setting Cleveland up for a quicker recovery from COVID hospitality losses

Tourism numbers were up again in 2019 in Cuyahoga County, but 2020 is predicted to be down as much at 67%.

Jen Picciano

Published October 27, 2020 at 1:57 PM

Owner of vacant Cleveland building issued strict orders from housing court to improve the property soon

The owners of a vacant building in the Buckeye neighborhood have been ordered to improve the property and pay a $19,000 fine.

Jen Picciano

Published October 23, 2020 at 3:27 PM

Restaurants, bars struggling with availability and pricing of PPE and disinfectant

PPE that restaurants need, like gloves are very expensive during the pandemic, and in short supply.

Jen Picciano

Published October 19, 2020 at 2:54 PM

Ohio alcohol retailers continue to see uptick in sales during pandemic

Retail liquor sales in Ohio have been up for six months, but wholesale is down significantly.

Jen Picciano

Published October 16, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Marble Room set to reopen in November for 1st time since pandemic

Seating is limited due to COVID-19 social distancing requirements.

Rachel Vadaj and Jen Picciano

Published October 15, 2020 at 11:00 PM

To-go cocktails permanently legal, with 2 big changes, in Ohio now after Gov. Mike DeWine signs HB 669

Unlike the temporary provision where the limit was two drinks, there is now a three drink limit on cocktails that may be sold per meal.

Jen Picciano

Published October 13, 2020 at 5:15 PM

Cleveland Outpost makes outdoor recreation more accessible during pandemic

The Cleveland Outpost is a new outdoor gear exchange store that is making recreation equipment more affordable and providing guidance for people new to these sports.

Jen Picciano

Published October 12, 2020 at 3:00 PM

COVID-related complaints about bars and restaurants in Lake, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Summit counties steady in September

Lorain, Lake, Cuyahoga and Summit Counties report the volume of COVID-related complaints they've received in the month of September.

Jen Picciano

Published October 9, 2020 at 10:30 PM

3 Cleveland bars issued fines or suspensions for COVID-related citations

The Ohio Liquor Control Commission held hearings to issue fines or suspensions for three Cleveland bars for COVID related citations.

Jen Picciano

Published October 2, 2020 at 1:54 PM

Majority of children suffer from mental health conditions during Covid times

A recent national survey found that 70 percent of kids are suffering from mental health concerns six months in to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jen Picciano

Published September 28, 2020 at 2:23 PM

CMSD adding DrumFIT cardio program to gym class upon return to in-person learning

CMSD is partnering with DrumFIT to provide cardio drumming classes as part of the district's K-8 physical education curriculum.

Jen Picciano

Published September 25, 2020 at 8:40 PM

New, affordable high speed internet access being installed in 5 Cleveland neighborhoods

Digital C is a non profit working to install affordable high speed internet in five Cleveland neighborhoods.

Jen Picciano

Published September 22, 2020 at 3:01 PM

Buckeye neighborhood fights to get condemned building down, new owner wants to refurbish and develop

Community members in the Buckeye neighborhood want to see a condemned building torn down but the current owners have other plans.

Jen Picciano

Published September 21, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Attorney Tim Misny offering expertise to parents who are being asked to sign waivers upon their children’s return to the classroom

Misny answers questions about the language and enforcement of COVID waivers.

Jen Picciano

Published September 15, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Northeast Ohio school nurses face more responsibilities, expanded roles during COVID-19 pandemic

School nurses are dealing with additional demand and responsibilities this school year to cope with the COVID-19 response.

Jen Picciano

Published September 14, 2020 at 3:35 PM

Lockkeepers sets reopening date, to hire up to 50 Northeast Ohio employees

Lockkeepers restaurant will reopen on October 5th, but Millennia Hospitality Group is not yet ready to reopen other properties.

Jen Picciano

Published September 11, 2020 at 1:36 PM

Volunteerism taking a substantial hit, as hunger relief need in Northeast Ohio doubles

The Greater Cleveland Volunteers reports that volunteer activity is down to about 25 percent in the pandemic.

Jen Picciano

Published September 8, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Cuyahoga Falls City Schools works with Local 1 to keep bus drivers working, students safe

Cuyahoga Falls City Schools are doubling up drivers on buses to help with safety protocols and keep drivers employed during distance learning.

Jen Picciano

Published September 1, 2020 at 2:53 PM

Tools and apps to keep kids motivated and on track during virtual learning

Families in Northeast Ohio are using tools and apps to help keep kids motivated and on track during virtual learning.

Jen Picciano

Published August 31, 2020 at 1:47 PM

Ohio teachers get free virtual suicide prevention training for distance learning

Ohio teachers have access to free online on demand suicide prevention training

Jen Picciano

Published August 28, 2020 at 1:56 PM

New safety feature on Parma school buses installed to prevent drivers from passing during stops will damage vehicles

Parma City Schools is adding extended arms to some of their school buses to prevent drivers from passes buses during stops.

Jen Picciano

Published August 25, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Back-to-school flu shots provide big benefit in fight against Covid-19, Northeast Ohio pharmacist says

Discount Drug Mart says getting flu shots will prevent hospitalizations from flu, and free up health care resources to fight COVID-19.

Jen Picciano

Published August 24, 2020 at 2:47 PM

Akron Public Schools, CMSD provide pick up times for students on free meal plans during distance learning

School districts are working with their food service staff to make sure that kids who get free breakfasts and lunches at school, still get those meals during distance learning.

Jen Picciano

Published August 21, 2020 at 1:54 PM

North Coast Education Services setting up small group learning plans for families

North Coast Education Services is offering a small group learning plan

Jen Picciano

Published August 18, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Avon Lake City Schools prepping teachers with online workshops for virtual learning

Avon Lake School District is making two dozen online workshops available to teachers, and several to parents, to best prepare everyone for the upcoming school year.