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December 2007

10th Congressional District Race Analysis
Posted Friday, December 7
Dennis Kucinich has relied on his status as a local icon to allow him to serve two masters, the constituents of Ohio's 10th congressional district and his personal ambition to become president. But what kind of gamble is Kucinich taking with his current job? Are any of the four fellow Democrats lined up to take his congressional seat really much of a threat? ideastream political reporter Kymberli Hagelberg offers this analysis.

Playoffs In Sight For Browns
Posted Friday, December 7
After a slew of losing seasons and a miserable opening day, it is hard to believe the Browns could be going to the playoffs this season. The team's headed to New Jersey this weekend to play the Jets -- a game that has added importance, since the Browns' tough loss last week in Arizona. Cleveland has four games remaining in the regular season. To get an idea how the playoff picture is shaping up, ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke with Plain Dealer columnist Bud Shaw.

Medical Mart on Track
Posted Friday, December 7
Details are still being worked out on a proposed convention center and medical mart in Cleveland, but officials say the project is still on track to becoming reality. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Ohio Housing Advocates: Bush Mortgage Plan Not Much Help
Posted Friday, December 7
Ohio Housing Advocates so Bush's Hope Now Plan Offers Not Much Hope.

North Olmstead Mayor to Challenge Kucinich
Posted Thursday, December 6
North Olmsted Mayor Thomas O'Grady has added his name to the growing list of Democrats looking to relieve presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich of his seat in the U.S. Congress. ideastream political reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Journey to Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery
Posted Thursday, December 6
Author Vicki Vigil is sort of like a cemetery detective. She looks at grave markers and investigates the people behind them. Vigil has visited dozens of cemeteries across northeast Ohio and has compiled the stories of some of their permanent residents in her book Cemeteries of Northeast Ohio. She took ideastream's Eric Wellman to one of the more obscure cemeteries -- one that you wouldn't be able to find unless you knew where to look. It's called Pilgerruh, or Pilgrim's Rest. Photo by Jonathan Wayne

Goodyear Plans to Keep HQ in Akron
Posted Wednesday, December 5
Sighs of relief in Akron as Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company announces it's keeping its headquarters in Akron. Ideastream's Dan Bobkoff has the story.

North Olmsted Mayor seeks Kucinich Congressional Seat
Posted Wednesday, December 5
North Olmsted Mayor Thomas O'Grady has added his name to the growing list of Democrats looking to relieve presidential hopeful Dennis Kucinich of his seat in the U.S. Congress. Ideastream Politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Bay Village Mayor to Enter Commissioner Race
Posted Wednesday, December 5
Bay Village Mayor Debbie Sutherland is taking a shot at county-wide politics with a run for Cuyahoga County Commissioner. ideastream's Bill Rice has more.

Plan: Northeast Ohio as Viable Economic Region
Posted Wednesday, December 5
After five months on the job, Cleveland Regional Development Director Chris Warren has unveiled the city's plan to present Northeast Ohio as a viable economic region, with Cleveland at its core. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Ohio Suing Tobacco Company Over Ad
Posted Wednesday, December 5
Ohio is suing a major tobacco company for allegedly violating an agreement with the government about advertising. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles reports.

Cleveland City Councilman wants Congressional Seat
Posted Wednesday, December 5
While Dennis Kucinich campaigns in his long-shot bid for the democratic nomination for president, a Cleveland city councilman is out to capture his congressional seat. ideastream's Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Fighting the Cycle of Poverty
Posted Tuesday, December 4
Fighting poverty and violence was the topic last night as the City Club of Cleveland kicked off its new speaker series In Cleveland's Hough neighborhood. Renowned Harlem Children's Zone CEO Geoffrey Canada was the inaugural speaker and he offered his thoughts on how cities like Cleveland can fight the cycle of poverty and violence in poor neighborhoods. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff reports.

Iraqi Refugee Tells His Story
Posted Tuesday, December 4
Refugees International describes the displacement of Iraqis from their home country as the world's fastest growing refugee crisis. More than 1,600 Iraqis have come to the United States in the last year, and at least 14 of them are now in Ohio. One of them told his story to Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler.

Goodyear Deal Could Keep HQ in Akron
Posted Monday, December 3
A deal which could keep the headquarters of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company rooted in its home city of Akron could be completed this week. And just to the south, another major re-development deal involves some of the same players. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Combatting MRSA with Education
Posted Monday, December 3
A growing number of people across the U.S. are being diagnosed with an antibiotic resistant staph infection known as MRSA.

West Side Fire/EMS Mergers Will Take Time
Posted Monday, December 3
City councils in seven Cuyahoga County suburbs will have to wait a while longer to see the second phase of a plan to combine their fire and emergency medical departments into a regional entity. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Cuyahoga Falls to Consider Limiting Payday Stores
Posted Monday, December 3
The city of Cuyahoga Falls is considering legislation to limit the number of payday lenders in its boundaries. If the bill passes, Cuyahoga Falls would be one of the first cities in Ohio to enact such legislation. ideastream's Mhari Saito reports.

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