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In November, Ohioans will vote again on redistricting reform, this time to cut elected officials out of the political mapmaking process.
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We’ll discuss the state of Akron's abandoned innerbelt, its historic impact on Akron’s Black residents, and what future development plans are in store. We'll talk to a panel of experts about discrimination in city planning, and whether communities can rectify historic wrongs. The event is free and open to the public.
Experts including local librarians and bookshop owners discuss the best books to bring on summer vacation.
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In the "Sound of Ideas" series "Get to NEO a Leader," host Jenny Hamel talks to mayors and city managers throughout Northeast Ohio about the assets and challenges in their part of the region. What community should they highlight next? Send your ideas to us now!
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The NPR show, “Throughline” is marking is celebrating its 5th year.
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The team is defying expectations. The Guardians have a better record than the Yankees and Dodgers and a line-up crammed with All-Star players despite having one of the lower payrolls in the league.
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A recent report from the Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development found shortcomings on the part of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority.
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Vance's speech came on the penultimate day of the RNC, held in Milwaukee.
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The assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend has led for calls to “lower” the heat in our national political discourse and for Americans to unite.