Roxanne Shante Honors MC Chill at African American Heritage & Cultural Revival Press Conference
Hip Hop pioneer Kevin “MC Chill” Heard was recognized for helping shape Cleveland’s Hip Hop scene as leaders announced the return of the African American Heritage & Cultural Celebration.
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Cleveland City Council Approves Flock Camera Contract Extension Amid Privacy Concerns
This week’s Safety Committee of Cleveland City Council considered a six-month extension of the city’s Flock Safety camera contract
Residents and Partnerships Build Up Cleveland’s Food System
It’s summertime harvest season, and local farmers’ markets are in full swing. Lingering effects of tariffs on household incomes and reduced government food benefits are sending families to farmers’ markets and Community Supported Agriculture programs for fresh and affordable foods. Droves of shoppers boost urban farms and gardens in Northeast Ohio facing federal funding cuts…
Student loan changes are here; Ohio’s average student loan debt is about $35,000
Why it Matters-Black borrowers typically graduate with higher levels of student debt and often take longer to repay their loans due to longstanding wealth disparities. Changes to repayment plans, and loan could disproportionately affect Black families seeking higher education and economic mobility.
Private Colleges Face Threat of Closure, Hechinger Report Warns
More than a quarter of private colleges are at risk of closing, new projection shows Jon Marcus for The Hechinger Report More than a dozen newborn lambs cavorted around a fenced-in yard beneath the scrutiny of their mothers and a few watchful students taking turns attending to them. The lambs’ successful births have been a…
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More Than 2 Million Ohioans Could Face Social Security Cuts by 2032, New Report Warns
A new report warns that more than 2 million Ohioans could see their Social Security benefits reduced beginning in 2032 if Congress fails to address looming funding shortfalls. Advocates say the cuts could increase poverty among older adults and place new pressures on state and local safety-net programs.
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Clearing Up Misconceptions About Hospice Care
Heidi Barham sheds light on the misconception that hospice care is solely for end-of-life support. She discusses the wide range of services hospice provides, emphasizing how it helps families prepare for and cherish their loved ones’ final days. Tune in to learn about the comprehensive support hospice offers.
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Getting Schooled About Cannabis- with Danielle Ware from the Cleveland School of Cannabis
Shana talks with Danielle Ware to discuss what the Cleveland School of Cannabis offers to students. They discuss programs offered, how Issue 2 impacts the school, the opportunities gained from classes, and how people can get involved.
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Redefining home with Robin Wilson
Robin Wilson of Clean Home Design talks to us about how we create a welcoming and memorable feeling for our friends and family when they visit our home…
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