Regional Features: Archive by Date

May 2006

Life of Reilly Begins in Cleveland
Posted Wednesday, May 31
Cleveland's new Director of Economic Development started work this week. 39-year-old Brian Reilly comes to Cleveland from Milwaukee. He is charged with attracting businesses and jobs to the city. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Making Change: Celebrating the Year of the Dog
Posted Wednesday, May 31
In observance of the Chinese "Year of the Dog", the St. Clair-Superior Development Corpration commissioned a number of area artists to decorate 25 dog statues that are on display around the downtown neighborhood. Here are a few examples.

Making Change: Asian Business Boom
Posted Wednesday, May 31
Northeast Ohio's Asian-owned businesses are bustling, according to a recent census report. But, that's no surprise to those who argue that immigrant businesses can bring new life to urban areas. As a part of Making Change: Building the Region's Future, ideastream's David C. Barnett takes us on a tour.

Micro Loans Growing in Northeast Ohio
Posted Thursday, May 25
You may have read stories about organizations offering small business loans to poor people in Africa or South America. These so-called micro-loans are often targeted at women and have had great success pulling communities out of poverty one family at a time. But such lending is also going on in northeast Ohio - largely without notice. Cleveland State University gathered some of the lenders and recipients together for a conference this week. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Eugene Sanders Press Conference
Posted Wednesday, May 24
On May 24th, Mayor Frank Jackson welcomed Dr. Eugene Sanders to the city of Cleveland as the next CEO of the Cleveland Municipal School District. Dr. Sanders hails from Toledo where he raised the Toledo Public Schools up two levels from Academic Emergency to Continuous Improvement. Mayor Jackson and the School Board hope Sanders can do the same for Cleveland, where test scores and graduations rates are low.

Sanders Approved as Cleveland Schools CEO
Posted Wednesday, May 24
It's official: the Cleveland Municipal School District has a new CEO. The district's school board approved a contract for former Toledo Superintendent Eugene Sanders in a special meeting last night. While his salary will be more than a quarter of a million dollars a year, board members say the new CEO of Cleveland Schools will have to work hard and smart to meet all the challenges ahead. ideastream's Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports.

Ohio Air Quality Challenges
Posted Tuesday, May 23
Ohio environmental officials are trying to balance better health against impacts to economic development. They're concerned the state won't be able to meet new federal standards for ozone and fine particles without spending millions of dollars and putting a chill on new investments in the region. ideastream's Karen Schaefer reports.

Help Wanted: Akron Cops
Posted Tuesday, May 23
The Akron Police Department is putting up some new wanted posters. But they're not looking for criminals; they're looking for cops. For the first time in four years the A.P.D. is hiring new recruits. And they've employed a professional ad agency to help find them. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Ambitious Downtown Development Project Proposed
Posted Monday, May 22
Local developer Bob Stark is courting national retailers this week at the International Council of Shopping Centers Convention in Las Vegas. His goal is to lure interested partners in a proposed $1-billion downtown Cleveland development. It's a proposal some say is the most ambitious downtown project ever. ideastream's Mhari Saito has details.

Immigrants in Northeast Ohio (Part 2)
Posted Friday, May 19
President Bush is hitting the road this week to promote his plan to have National Guard troops help beef-up security along America's southern border. And while Northeast Ohio may be a long way from Mexico, local law enforcement officials are still vexed by the challenge of illegal immigration. In the second of a two-part series, ideastream's David C. Barnett reports on how the debate over undocumented workers affects our region.

Times of Greatness: Negro Leagues Baseball Traveling Exhibit
Posted Friday, May 19
Indians fans will have a chance to relive a bygone era in American sport this weekend outside Jacobs Field. The traveling exhibit, "Times of Greatness," focuses on Negro Leagues baseball, whose stars included immortals such as Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson and "Cool Papa" Bell. Negro Leagues Baseball Museum spokesman Bob Kendrick talked about the exhibit with ideastream's Paul Cox. "Times of Greatness" is free of charge and will be open from 6:00-7:30 PM Saturday, May 20 and 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Sunday, May 21.

Fire at Famed Goodyear Airdock
Posted Friday, May 19
Fire broke out in a landmark building in Akron yesterday. The famed Goodyear Airdock, where blimps were built in the early 20th century, appeared to suffer minor damage. It took almost two hours to get the blaze under control. The building has long been a sentimental favorite for Akronites but it also promises to be the site for future jobs. ideastream's Mark Urycki has details.

Immigrants in Northeast Ohio (Part 1)
Posted Thursday, May 18
President Bush's proposal this week to step up National Guard presence on the Mexican border has helped make the debate over immigration the hottest political topic outside the war in Iraq. What was once only an issue for border states has spread nationwide - partly, because illegal immigrants have spread nationwide. Northeast Ohio may not have as many undocumented immigrants as some regions but it was clearly built by immigrants. And they're still coming. ideastream's Mark Urycki has the first of two reports on immigration in Ohio.

The Art of Blogging: A Conversation with George Nemeth
Posted Wednesday, May 17
There are blogs these days for every taste. You've got local politics, housecleaning advice from a self-described slob, and corporate management tips gleaned from Major League Baseball. Wednesday morning, the Press Club of Cleveland presented a panel on blogging. It was moderated by George Nemeth, whose very local blog is called Brewed Fresh Daily. Earlier this week, ideastream's Dan Moulthrop spoke to him about the title of the panel, "The Art of Blogging."

An Institution Retires: Alex Machaskee, Plain Dealer Publisher
Posted Wednesday, May 17
The Plain Dealer has announced the hiring of a new leader. Terrance Egger is succeeding Alex Machaskee as president and publisher of Ohio's largest newspaper. Egger has been publisher of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The 69-year-old Machaskee is retiring after serving as publisher since 1990 and working at the Plain Dealer for nearly 46 years. Machaskee recently spoke with ideastream's Dan Moulthrop.

Defining Faith & Politics: We Believe Ohio
Posted Wednesday, May 17
Today, a number of local clergy and lay leaders - Jewish, Catholic and Protestant - will join a growing group of religious leaders in Ohio who are seeking to define their faith, and their politics, outside of the domain of the religious right. The organization is called We Believe Ohio, and it's a newcomer on the political scene. ideastream's Dan Moulthrop has more.

Has the Bubble Burst? Glut of Houses for Sale in Northern Ohio
Posted Tuesday, May 16
Has the Bubble Burst? Glut of Houses for Sale in Northern Ohio

Cleveland Catholics Install a New Bishop
Posted Tuesday, May 16
Hundreds of clerics from around the country filled St. John's Cathedral Monday to join Cleveland-area Catholics in welcoming a new Bishop. ideastream's David C. Barnett has this report on the installation ceremonies for Boston-native Richard Lennon, an event filled with colorful clothing and ancient ritual.

Talking Medicare with Rev. Jesse Jackson
Posted Monday, May 15
Today (Monday, May 15) is the last day to sign up for the Medicare prescription drug benefit (Part D). Those who sign up after today will play a higher premium. Among the voices urging seniors to register is Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., who'll speak this afternoon at Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. He dropped by our studios to chat with morning host Dan Moulthrop about Medicare and immigration, the topic of Monday night's presidential address.

Challenges Facing Cleveland’s New Catholic Bishop
Posted Monday, May 15
Boston Vicar-General Richard Lennon began his ceremonial journey Monday to become the 10th Bishop of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. Last night's "Solemn Vespers" service was an occasion of celebration, but it comes at a time of significant change in the Catholic Church. ideastream's David C. Barnett has this report on some issues the new Bishop will face after the sounds of pomp and circumstance have faded.

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