Listen to this articleBy Angela Hay In December 2022, more than 300 people gathered at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church to discuss their concerns about juvenile justice in Cuyahoga County. More than two years later, community leaders are still waiting for the Cuyahoga County Council to make substantial changes. The Juvenile Court Advisory Subcommittee released a […]
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Emotional Repression Suppression How Avoiding Feelings Impacts Our Health
Listen to this articleBy Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RDT Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines emotions as “a conscious mental reaction (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as a strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body”. In short, emotions are a response to something, and […]
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Feel Dont Flee How Emotions Show Up In Our Bodies
Listen to this articleBy: Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RDT “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy. There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti.” You probably guessed it, Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself”. From these first two lines, it’s clear the person described is anxious. Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach or […]
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Recent Changes To Sexual Health Accessibility
Listen to this articleBy Amaya Dennis When many people think of sexual health, Planned Parenthood comes to mind. This association is reasonable because, according to their website, Planned Parenthood is “the nation’s leading provider and advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people.” However, when some hear the name Planned Parenthood, […]
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Legal Aid Helps Residents With Medicaid Snap Benefit Issues
Listen to this articleBy Tonya Sams Navigating Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can be complicated. The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland provides free help for residents who face delays, denials, or confusing eligibility rules. How Legal Aid Works “Individuals applying for Medicaid and SNAP must apply through their county’s Job and Family Services […]
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New Ohio Tax Policy Could Cut Services Benefit Wealthy
Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun Ohio is poised to implement a 2.75 percent flat income tax, a major shift embedded in the newly signed $60 billion biennial state budget. Republican leaders say the policy will simplify taxes and promote growth, but analysts warn the change will disproportionately benefit high-income residents while putting public services, […]
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An All-Or-Nothing Approach: Ohio Passes Sweeping Phone Ban for Public Schools
Listen to this articleBy Evelyn Rossman Students will soon forgo texting for textbooks thanks to the new phone ban for all Ohio public schools, which will take effect in July 2026. The ban has mostly drawn support from parents and teachers, but some have raised concerns about student safety. The Cell Phone Issue Cell phones […]
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A Vessel For The Vision Jerome White Brings Art Spirit And Healing To Cleveland
Listen to this articleThis piece celebrates the first African-American Trailblazers from Northeast Ohio as part of the Art Walk of Fame. Painted by Jerome White, it was commissioned by the Cleveland Historical Society to spotlight regional Black history. In classrooms, on sidewalks, and across murals that stretch along Cleveland’s city blocks, you can find the […]
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Daily Reflection 3 Questions To Ask Yourself Dailyauto Draft
Listen to this articleBy Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RDT Being able to identify, manage, and express our emotions in healthy ways enables us to navigate life’s highs and lows with confidence; this is known as emotional intelligence. According to Mental Health America, emotional intelligence is “the ability to manage both your own emotions and understand […]
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Ohios New Budget Bill Protects High Earners While Social Services Suffer
Listen to this articleBy Angela Hay On June 30, Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio’s new budget bill for fiscal year 2026-27. According to a press release from the governor’s office, the bill serves as a tool to support children and families, strengthen the workforce, and invest in communities. DeWine says the plan will “make Ohio […]
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Trumps Travel Ban What You Need To Know
Listen to this articleBy Amaya Dennis According to the Associated Press, President Trump issued a proclamation that barred nationals from 19 countries from entering the United States, citing national security and terrorism reasons. Of these countries, 12 received partial entry restrictions, and the other seven were fully suspended. The proclamation went into effect on June […]
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From Global Conflict To Local Fallout What It Could Mean For Cleveland And Urban America
Listen to this articleBy TCO Staff The U.S. may have launched airstrikes thousands of miles away, but the consequences could soon arrive much closer to home. On June 21 and 22, the United States reportedly conducted coordinated military strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. While foreign policy experts debate the global implications, local officials and […]
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The Latest Dozens Arrested As White House Ratchets Up Federal Policing Of Dc
Listen to this articleBy The Associated Press The White House now says more arrests are being made and homeless people are being forced to remove their tents from public spaces as federal troops and law officers deploy in Washington, D.C. to enforce President Donald Trump’s monthlong takeover of the city’s police. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meanwhile hugged Ukrainian President […]
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Emotional Intelligence In The Black Community Naming What We Feel
Listen to this articleBy: Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RDT Emotional intelligence is “the ability to read our instinctive feelings and those of others. It also allows us to understand and label emotions as well as express and regulate them”, as defined by Dr. Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and […]
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Free College Prep Programs Support Low Income Cleveland Youth Pt 1
Listen to this articleBy Amaya Dennis At a time when college costs are rising and enrollment is declining, teenagers may feel discouraged from pursuing higher education. This is where TRIO at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) steps in. TRIO assists with both grade school tutoring and college preparation through the Upward Bound and Educational Talent […]
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Gcleabj Shines As Host Of The National Association Of Black Journalists Convention In Cleveland
Listen to this articleBy Vince Robinson The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) marked its 50th anniversary with its annual convention and career fair, held Aug. 6-10 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. Founded in 1975, NABJ advocates for the needs of African Americans in broadcasting and print media. The four-day gathering drew journalists […]
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Ohios Long Term Care Crisis What Other States Can Teach Us
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Development Projects Double Edge Sword That Can Build Or Break A City
Listen to this articleGuest Writer Behind the Scenes of Development Projects Recent development projects in Cleveland continue to foster and advance the area. While these projects take years to come to fruition, they revitalize deteriorated areas of the community. Josh John Forbes, Marketing and Communications Director of the Cleveland Neighborhood Progress, spoke with TCO about […]
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Cleveland’s Haven Home Breaks the Cycle of Poverty
Listen to this articleBy Evelyn Rossman Since his second inauguration, President Donald Trump has prioritized higher tariffs as a tool for promoting U.S. businesses and reducing the country’s dependency on foreign goods, prompting a litany of responses and criticisms from people across the political spectrum. So far, Trump’s ever-changing tariffs have had a marginal impact […]
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Haven Home Helps Cleveland Women Trump Era Budget Cuts Could Undermine Its Mission
Listen to this articleBy Evelyn Rossman The Haven Home, a faith-based, nonprofit women’s shelter in the heart of Cleveland, provides housing, food, and education for homeless women and their young children. However, the Trump administration’s planned budget cuts to social programs could threaten the shelter’s ability to serve those most in need. “It sometimes keeps […]
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Squash The Beef Serves Southern Comfort Food With A Plant Based Twist
Listen to this articleBy Angela Hay At Squash the Beef in GlenVillage on East 105th Street, chef Kurtis Williams makes plate after eye-catching plate of delicious food while a relaxed DJ set plays in the dining area. On the menu are giant burgers, hand-cut fries, nuggets, and overstuffed sandwiches. He prepares the kind of hearty, […]
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True West Homes Small Nonprofit Making A Big Impact
Listen to this articleTrue West Homes is a small nonprofit based in Cleveland, that helps individuals exiting homelessness get back on their feet. Founded by Sheri West in 2018, the organization remains under her leadership today, with West serving as executive director. The Birth of a New Era West says she always wanted to help […]
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Custom Vinyls and Custom Sounds: Wax Mage Records Is Here to Stay
Listen to this articleBy Devon Jones Music moves the body and soothes the soul. For some, rhythm is the purest form of self-expression. In this day and age, while originality fades into algorithmic sameness, artistry endures with purpose and pleasure. As culture and technology evolve, the value of music remains constant. This is about music; […]
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Update Beyonce Halts Houston Concert After Near Fall
Listen to this articleBy Konner Hines Beyoncé paused her June 28 Cowboy Carter concert in Houston after a suspended stage prop began to tilt while she was performing midair. The incident occurred during the finale number “16 Carriages,” shocking thousands of fans. The 43-year-old superstar was seated atop a red convertible platform when it suddenly […]
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Not Just Local—Limitless: How Cleveland’s Port and People Are Fueling Economic Freedom
Listen to this articleBy Ray’Chel Wilson, CFEI, CFT-I When Mariah T. Howard steps into a room, be it City Hall, a trade summit or a neighborhood gathering, she carries Cleveland with her. Not just as her hometown, but as a living example of what’s possible when local roots meet global ambition. As chief innovation officer […]
