Sound of Us

Samsor Ziar splits his time working as a full-time receptionist at the International Institute of Akron and attending evening classes at Stark State College of Akron. He restarted his education journey after leaving behind his home in Afghanistan.

In connection with the International Institute of Akron, Arrivals tells the stories of five people who are newly settled in Northeast Ohio.

Jarad Peters of J&J Custom Car Care in Painesville talks about how he builds trust with customers and how each job is like a puzzle to be solved.

Two men in Cleveland's Public Square discuss how chess has been a constant in their five-decade-long friendship.

A singer-songwriter talks about her music and, during the course of the interview, resolves to recommit to her passion.

A hot dog vendor in downtown Cleveland talks about building generational wealth, Black support among his patrons and how to make a great chili dog.

When a reporter's stepdad tested positive for COVID-19 on a holiday weekend, chaos ensued. How did telehealth affect his treatment?

On the "Sound of Ideas" we discuss the next installment of our "Sound of Us" storytelling series.

A Richmond Heights student questions the logic of open enrollment policies when transportation is not provided for families.

A high school student from Richmond Heights Secondary School faces the grief she feels over her grandmother's death.