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Frank Tyson, a 53-year-old Black man, died while in police custody on April 18, after an officer pressed a knee on his back and Tyson yelled, "I can't breathe."
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Host Jenny Hamel convenes a discussion on the intersection of wealth and power. We’ll touch on everything from the influence of the denizens of Cleveland’s long-gone Millionaires Row, to the effort of hourly workers to gain power, to the impact of persistent racial wealth disparities.
The event, part of The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2024 Humanities Festival, is taking place at The Cleveland History Center on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. It will be recorded in front of a live audience and aired the following week on WKSU 89.7. The event is free and open to the public.
The event, part of The Cleveland Orchestra’s 2024 Humanities Festival, is taking place at The Cleveland History Center on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. It will be recorded in front of a live audience and aired the following week on WKSU 89.7. The event is free and open to the public.
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In the "Sound of Ideas" series "Get to NEO a Leader," host Jenny Hamel talks to mayors and city managers throughout Northeast Ohio about the assets and challenges in their part of the region. What community should they highlight next? Send your ideas to us now!
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While it was embroiled in the HB6 bribery scandal, FirstEnergy also threw dark money contributions to top Ohio politicians not implicated in the scheme, according to newly released documents. -
Environmental advocates point to the importance of a robust tree canopy when looking to address heat islands in under-served neighborhoods, extreme weather events and overall air quality. -
Ohio has had dozens of tornadoes this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The state is on pace for a potential record. -
Efforts are underway at the local level to help communities take small steps towards achieving zero waste sustainability and addressing existing challenges.
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House Bill 197 would create a pioneering solar co-op program across the state.
