Regional Features: Archive by Date

March 2008

Convicted Killer Could Serve on Cleveland Council
Posted Wednesday, March 19
A man convicted of 1973 murder and drug trafficking could be Cleveland's newest City Council member. ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Former Labor Secretary says Healthcare Vital Issue for Next President
Posted Wednesday, March 19
Former United States Secretary of Labor Robert Reich says health insurance and an aging population will be big challenges facing the next president. Ideastream politics reporter Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Interview with WRHS President Gainor Davis
Posted Wednesday, March 19
There's been a good deal of soul searching over the past year at the Western Reserve Historical Society. President Gainor Davis has been at the helm of the organization for about 14 months and in that time has made some big changes. She's cut the budget, and reduced programs at many of the society's smaller sites. At the same time she hopes to boost the visibility of the historical society's headquarters in University Circle. Gainor Davis is joins ideastream®'s Eric Wellman in Studio 4 at the Idea Center for this interview.

Produce Shopping A Click Away
Posted Wednesday, March 19
The freshest produce, dairy and meat may be as close as your computer, thanks to a new website. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler reports.

Federal Insurances Covers Most Local Depositers
Posted Wednesday, March 19
The credit crisis that caused Bear Stearns to crumble and, locally, National City Bank's stock price to nosedive yesterday has lots of people wondering about the safety of their money. ideastream reporter Kymberli Hagelberg reports.

Truckers Paying Record High Diesel Prices
Posted Tuesday, March 18
Ohio truckers are paying record high diesel prices. And many drivers are trying to figure out how to stay in business despite higher fuel costs. Ohio Public Radio's Bill Cohen reports.

Exercise in a Busy Life
Posted Monday, March 17
The American College of Sports Medicine is reminding doctors and patients that just like pills and prescriptions, exercise is a form of medicine.

Activists Aim For Discrimination Legislation
Posted Monday, March 17
Gay rights activists are hoping Ohio will become the 21st state to pass legislation banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. But opponents who've battled against gay marriage say there's no reason for the new law. Ohio Public Radio's Karen Kasler talked to key leaders on both sides.

Gas Prices Impact Small Business
Posted Monday, March 17
With Ohio gasoline prices nearing a record high, local businesses are wincing with every fill up. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

National Foundation Reveals New Patterns of Corporate Giving
Posted Monday, March 17
Who gets funding and why is the subject of a new report, as The Foundation Center Cleveland presents a first ever look at the state of economic development grants in Ohio. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Commissioners Reach Verbal Agreement on Medical Mart
Posted Friday, March 14
Cuyahoga County Commissioners have reached a verbal agreement with Merchandise Mart Properties to build a medical mart in Cleveland. The plan is to build a medical mart that will have permanent showrooms for medical equipment and devices. While the new convention center will host an estimated 50 health-related trade shows and conferences a year. Negotiations were long and difficult. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has more on how it all unfolded.

Deadline for Medical Mart With Chicago Company Is Here
Posted Thursday, March 13
After extending a self-imposed deadline of last week, Cuyahoga County Commissioners say they expect to know today whether or not they can reach an agreement with Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. to build a combination convention center and medical mart. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy reports.

Northeast Ohioans Weigh In on Electric Rates
Posted Thursday, March 13
Public hearings on electric rates are being held in Northeast Ohio today. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio wants to hear what customers of First Energy have to say about a proposed boost for local electric bills. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

Refineries Expand to Process Dirty Oil
Posted Tuesday, March 11
Transforming black crude oil into gasoline has always been a notoriously dirty process. But oil refineries are expanding so they can use a new source of oil. That could make the process even dirtier. The Environment Report's Shawn Allee explains why this is happening and what environmentalists are doing about it.

Cleveland Schools Debut Safety Measures
Posted Tuesday, March 11
Officials from the Cleveland Metropolitan School gave a progress report today (or tuesday, please adjust) on a district-wide security upgrade that has been in the works since last year's shooting at a Cleveland high school. ideastream reporter Kymberli Hagelberg has details.

Old Manufacturers Learn New Tricks
Posted Tuesday, March 11
For many, the word "manufacturing" conjures up images of auto assembly lines or big presses rolling out sheets of steel. But the owners of some of these traditional facilities are finding that old dogs can learn new tricks. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has more.

Fixing A Hole
Posted Tuesday, March 11
Cleveland road crews continue to work on the street cave-in that has stopped traffic through Public Square. Exactly when that traffic will resume is an open question. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett explains.

Lessening Disparities
Posted Monday, March 10
The U.S. House last week passed a bill that seeks to lessen health disparities at hospitals.

Medical Mart Deadline Extended, As Officials Call For Tax Repeal
Posted Thursday, March 6
Cuyahoga County Commissioners have extended a 60-day deadline in hopes of sealing a deal with potential medical mart operators. Meanwhile, two Cleveland Councilmen say it’s time to repeal the county sales tax increase that went into effect last year fund a new convention center tied to the medical mart. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy has more.

Cleveland International Film Festival: Interview with Bill Gentzler
Posted Thursday, March 6
How's this for a dream job: travel around the world watching movies. In a nut shell, that's how Bill Gentzler makes a living. He's artistic director of the Cleveland International Film Festival which opens tonight. He recently sat down with ideastream®'s Dee Perry to preview the festival.

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