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David Giffels went on a journey to understand America, and for the Akron-based writer, that started in Ohio. Giffels, the author of Furnishing Eternity, The Hard Way on Purpose, and All The Way Home, travelled around the state, working on his new book, in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. Every month, WKSU's Andrew Meyer checked in regularly with Giffels to talk to him about what he's learned along the way.

Testify is an examination of who holds power when it comes to picking judges. It's being published by multiple media partners including WKSU and Ideastream Public Media and is the first investment by The Marshall Project in a collaborative relationship with Greater Clevelanders.

Learning Curve is WKSU’s reporting initiative examining the past, present and future of K-12 public education in Ohio.

Akron is consistently ranked among the cheapest housing markets in the country, yet rents have risen 50% in the last two decades, while wages have remained stagnant. And the eviction rate is the highest among Ohio's largest cities. Home in Akron is a multimedia collaborative including WKSU focused on helping audiences better understand these housing issues and their underlying reasons.

In a time of polarization, we’re asking Ohioans what matters and searching for what connects us.

For nearly 100 years, the Mahoning River was the dumping ground for the steel mills. But in the decades since the mills closed, the river has been recovering. Now people want to connect the river to the communities through which it flows. Can the river now help them remake the Mahoning Valley into a great place to live? The five stories in our series give you an idea of what's possible. Got an idea for further reporting? Please email us.

Theater and dance, museums and music, film and food: From fine art to pop culture, from the mainstream to the cutting edge, Northeast Ohio is full of experiences to tantalize the senses.

In 2019, the word in elections is local. Akron residents have the chance this year to choose their next mayor and council. There are county-wide ballot questions for all Summit County residents and local races throughout Northeast Ohio. You can get more information here on some of the key races and find out who and what is on the ballot where you live from the League of Women Voters online guide.

WKSU, NPR and its affiliates all across the country have done some tremendous reporting covering the challenges facing communities and how they recycle. It includes this great app that NPR put together visually answering the questions about the different types of plastic.