Ida Lieszkovszky
Freelance ReporterIda Lieszkovszky is a freelance journalist based in Cleveland, Ohio. She covers an array of topics, including politics, education, and the environment.
Prior to becoming a freelancer, Ida covered the Cuyahoga County justice system for cleveland.com where she also wrote about motherhood for the Multitasking Moms and Dads column.
She also previously spent many years at Ideastream Public Media as an education reporter for StateImpact Ohio, a producer for the "Sound of Ideas," and the host of "NewsDepth."
Before that, she covered the California statehouse for California Public Radio. She got her start in journalism at her college newspaper and public radio station, WMUB, at Miami University.
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The deal, announced Friday, gives Ideastream operational control over the nearly 50-year-old station. -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in five children in America has obesity. One new solution might be GLP-1 weight loss drugs. -
Surveys this year found that Northeast Ohio was one of the top spots in the country for bed bug infestations. Officials say they spread easily and once established, it can be expensive to remove them. -
After losing $50 million last year and on track to go deeper in the red this year, the MetroHealth System announced yesterday that it's laying off 125 non-medical workers, freezing non-clinical hiring and scrapping an executive bonus program. -
Millions of people rely on the Great Lakes every day for clean water, but recent federal budget cuts may imperil the water's health and the ability of scientists to monitor water quality. -
Research shows that kids these days are doing fewer chores than previous generations. -
The new pope will be formally inaugurated in Rome on May 18. Pope Leo XIV is the first pope from the U.S. -
Cleveland’s infant mortality rate is significantly higher than the national average. A new birthing center in the city’s Hough neighborhood aims to improve outcomes for Black and brown mothers and children. -
Catholics worldwide are mourning the death of Pope Francis. The 88-year-old pontiff died Monday, one day after he blessed the Easter crowds gathered in Rome. Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of social justice with his primary concern for the world's poor and a focus on environmental stewardship. -
Should laws be loosened to allow teenagers to be a larger part of the workforce, to fill gaps in industries such as restaurant and hospitality or to earn money for their futures? Ohio lawmakers have proposed dueling ideas.
