Regional Features: Archive by Date

September 2008

Local Businesses Brace for Credit Squeeze
Posted Tuesday, September 30
Local businesses who have weathered the sub-prime banking and real estate crises know tougher times may come, but they're not panicking yet.

Controversy Over Critic’s Demotion
Posted Tuesday, September 30
Former Plain Dealer critic Don Rosenberg's reassignment has thrust the Plain Dealer into the spotlight.

Ohio Reps Explain Bailout Opposition
Posted Tuesday, September 30
Ohio Representatives Betty Sutton and Steven LaTourette voted no on the financial system bailout -- their reasons fall along party talking points

New Report: Mortgage Losses Are Not So Bad
Posted Tuesday, September 30
As stocks plummet and fear of a recession grows, a new report paints a relatively rosy picture of the mortgage market.

Group Of Ohio Congressmen Hold Firm On Bailout
Posted Tuesday, September 30
Some Ohio Congressmen remain opposed to Paulson's plan despite House Minority Leader's best efforts.

McCain In Columbus: “Change Is Coming”
Posted Tuesday, September 30
John McCain spoke at Capital University yesterday and challenged Barack Obama's claim on change.

Reactions Mixed To Failed Bailout Bill
Posted Tuesday, September 30
Northeast Ohioans vary on how they feel about the bailout bill voted down Monday.

Prostate Cancer Therapy Explained
Posted Monday, September 29
In conversation with doctors at the Cleveland Clinic, ideastream's Gretchen Cuda clears up the confusion about the latest prostate cancer therapies.

Courts Clear The Way For Same Day Registration And Voting
Posted Monday, September 29
The courts today ruled new voters will be able to both register to vote and cast an absentee ballot on the same day.

NE Ohioans Share Deep Skepticism And Resentment About Bailout
Posted Monday, September 29
The federal government rescue plan for the financial markets was meant to calm fears and build confidence. It has done neither.

Wall Street In Historic Drop After House Defeats Bailout Bill
Posted Monday, September 29
The House has defeated a $700 billion financial industry bailout package,

National City Stock Sharply Down Again On Wall Street
Posted Monday, September 29
National City Corp stock plunged Monday, losing 56% of it's value.

Urban Farming Advocate Receives Genius Grant
Posted Monday, September 29
An advocate of urban farming in Milwaukee is getting some help in his effort to get locally grown foods to communities..

PUCO To Hold Hearings On Rate Hikes
Posted Monday, September 29
The Public Utilities Commission is holding hearings across the state - giving Ohioans an opportunity to sound off about the recent power outages.

Prostate Chronicles - Chapter 8: My Body and Myself
Posted Monday, September 29
A couple years ago, as a joke, my brother Frank got me a little see-through plastic man as a present...

New Report Shows Bright Spot In Local Economy
Posted Monday, September 29
There are signs the commercial real estate market is doing well.

Presidential Candidates Health Experts Answer MetroHealth Patients’ Questions About Proposals
Posted Monday, September 29
MetroHealth patients and staff had lots of questions about the candidates health care plans. We got some answers.

What Do You Really Know About the Prostate?
Posted Monday, September 29
Ideastream's Gretchen Cuda talks to a prostate cancer expert to find out what every man should know.

National City Shares Tumble After WaMu Failure
Posted Friday, September 26
Bank says financial position remains strong.

Negative Economic Report Downplayed By Locals
Posted Friday, September 26
A U-S Department of Commerce report is painting a less than flattering picture of growth in Greater Cleveland's business and manufacturing sector.

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