Listen to this articleCOLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio officials launched a new online platform designed to simplify how older residents and their families find care, services, and data, after years of complaints from residents and caregivers that aging resources were hard to find. Gov. Mike DeWine made the announcement on May 1 at a news conference. […]
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Clevelanders share stories of starting over
Listen to this articleIn a culture that suggests adults should feel settled and fulfilled by their 30s or 40s, needing a reset can feel like a personal failure. But in a city shaped by reinvention and resilience, Clevelanders understand that starting over is rarely glamorous. More often, it is the gritty work of rebuilding after […]
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East 55th street Penn Square Norfolk Southern bridge mural conceptual approved
Listen to this articleCleveland’s Penn Square could soon become a brighter neighborhood gateway under a proposed mural project for the Norfolk Southern bridge. During a design review meeting, project representatives Joe Lanzilotta from Land Studio and Niraj Naik of MidTown presented plans to remove the deteriorated Health Tech Corridor mural, remediate the bridge and replace […]
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Kamron Bennifield launches his music career with debut single ‘Pretty Nice’
Listen to this articleKonner Hines Campus Creatives is a new series highlighting student artists, musicians, performers and other creatives across the greater Cleveland area who are building their craft inside and outside the classroom. This week’s featured artist is Kamron Bennifield, an acting major in Baldwin Wallace University’s acting program who is stepping into the […]
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Ghost listings add confusion for job seekers
Listen to this articleGhost job postings — listings for roles that may not be actively hiring — are making it harder for job seekers to find legitimate opportunities online. Online job boards like LinkedIn and Indeed have expanded access to opportunities, but the rise of these listings has added new uncertainty for applicants. What are […]
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Two paths in mental health crisis response
Listen to this articleAs a situation spirals out of control, bystanders grow nervous and call police while a person yells, makes demands and appears ready to turn violent. That moment can determine whether someone receives treatment or enters the criminal justice system. This scene presents a familiar crossroads: “the clinical track” toward support and healing, […]
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DOJ reshapes enforcement priorities as Bondi ousted
Listen to this articleBrooke Adams The Justice Department is shifting enforcement priorities after former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi was fired on April 2, according to Reuters, with early moves affecting cryptocurrency cases, gun policy and immigration enforcement. According to numerous news outlets including Politico, convergence of these developments offers a concentrated snapshot of how […]
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Opinion: Flock cameras raise privacy concerns
Listen to this articleMarissa Valentine As law enforcement agencies expand the use of automated license plate reader cameras across Northeast Ohio, some residents and advocacy groups are raising concerns about how the technology is used and what it means for personal privacy. Flock Safety, a private surveillance technology company, installs camera systems designed to help […]
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History of Hough Federal Credit Union Building: Replublished
Listen to this articleOriginally published April 2021 by Jeremy F. Taylor There is a building at the southeast corner of Crawford Road and Hough Avenue. It sticks out to some in the same way that something mysterious and special catches your eye. Its architecture is unique to its surroundings. It is vacant and clearly old, […]
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Ohioans navigate a strained nursing home system
Listen to this articleAfter hospital discharges or medical crises, many Cleveland families must quickly place loved ones in nursing homes—often in a system where state and federal data show wide variation in staffing and quality. Data from LeadingAge Ohio and the Skilled Nursing Facilities Data Center indicate that some Cleveland-area nursing homes perform at or […]
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The Cost of Artificial Intimacy
Listen to this articleElana Winters describes her husband, Lucas, as a source of support that has had a “real impact on her life” in a May 2025 interview with “60 Minutes.” Except Lucas and Elana don’t spend time going on walks, dining out, or sharing a bed, because Lucas is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot. […]
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BeautyUBlink owner builds spa business
Listen to this articleSharon Lewis For the past eight years, Shay J. Bey has owned and operated BeautyUBlink. The name of the business is a delightful play on words that gives you a glimpse into her offerings. Bey is a licensed advanced aesthetician who believes that self-care is “essential to living a happy, healthy life.” […]
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City uneven budget takes shape addresses housing crisis
Listen to this articleKonner Hines Cleveland renters continue to face housing instability and rising affordability pressures as the city finalizes its 2026 budget, even as the city includes increased neighborhood investments under 2026 budget under Ordinance 117-2026. With housing-related needs jumping 21 percent over the past five years, recent data shows a neighborhood-level divide that […]
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GLP-1 RA drugs: the basics, pros and cons
Listen to this article Credits: istock.org GLP-1 drugs, which are diabetes medications that aid in weight loss, are becoming more frequently advertised on television. In fact, more than 35% of American pharmaceutical advertisement spending in 2025 went into GLP-1 marketing, according to market research company eMarketer. Thus, many Americans have been exposed to the big […]
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New federal programs expand legal, housing and health care support for veterans
Listen to this articleStaff Writer Several federal programs run by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Justice are expanding housing, legal, and health care support for veterans, particularly those experiencing homelessness or involved with the justice system. These programs highlight federal efforts to address ongoing […]
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AI data center boom raises environmental, economic concerns in Northeast Ohio
Listen to this articleRussell Zhang Driven by a recent surge in proposed hyperscaler projects from tech giants like Google, Amazon and Microsoft, Northeast Ohio is emerging as a key location for the massive infrastructure required to power artificial intelligence. While Ohio as a whole already hosts more than 200 data centers, according to the Ohio […]
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Fantastic 4: Ohio State could achieve rare NFL draft milestone on Thursday night
Listen to this articleBy JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State has remained one of the nation’s top football programs under coach Ryan Day. However, what happens during the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft could put the Buckeyes in a group only two other schools have joined. If the mock drafts hold […]
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East Tech students serve community with teaching kitchen
Listen to this articleBrittany Ervin Students at East Technical High School on Cleveland’s East Side are gaining hands-on culinary and hospitality experience by operating the Executive Grille, a student-run restaurant that serves both the school community and the public. Inside the dining room, students move between the kitchen and tables, serving meals they prepared themselves, […]
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Are you paying all the required taxes?
Listen to this articleBy: Marissa Valentine Tax season begins every January as employees across the United States await their W-2 tax statements, hoping the correct amount was withheld from their paychecks. In contrast, many seasoned adults find tax season to be a simple process of filing and filling in the blanks, while young adults, and […]
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The Cost of Artificial Intimacy
Listen to this articleJennifer Bailey Elana Winters describes her husband, Lucas, as a source of support that has had a “real impact on her life” in a May 2025 interview with “60 Minutes.” Except Lucas and Elana don’t spend time going on walks, dining out, or sharing a bed, because Lucas is an artificial intelligence […]
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Opinion: PBS funding cuts threaten free education
Listen to this articleMarissa Valentine Federal cuts to public broadcasting funding are affecting young viewers nationwide. Public broadcasting which provides free educational programming to children across the country has lost federal funding through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). This loss of funding limits access to educational programming in marginalized communities. According to a Jan. […]
