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Righting the Ship

Monday, March 22
Topics: Economy

For months now, the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority has had the appearance of an agency on the verge of implosion: a CEO's sudden and expensive departure, a crucial grant opportunity missed, a much touted relocation plan scuttled, public disagreements among board members. Monday morning, we'll get the inside story about this tax-payer funded agency. The Port Authority's current CEO and a board officer sit down to take our questions - and yours.

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Ohio Unemployment Tics Up In February

Topics: Economy

Ohio's official unemployment rate rose a bit in February....but state officials who've just released the numbers say they don't necessarily mean the economy is continuing to deteriorate. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

CASE, Temple Tifereth In Historic Partnership

Topics: Education, Other

A Cleveland religious icon is guaranteed restoration, while a local university dramatically upgrades its artistic presence. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports on an historical cultural agreement.

Upside/Downside: Birdies and Derbies

Topics: Economy

On the upside, Ohio's birds are bringing in tourism dollars. On the downside, Akron's All American Soap Box Derby is facing out of state competition.

School Systems Differ On Value Of Bonds

Topics: Education

A federal allocation is set to make more than $430 million in construction bonds available to Ohio school districts.

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>> Morning Edition News from NPR

The Help Wanted and Facing the Mortgage Crisis projects are designed to raise public awareness, mobilize networks of community partners, and aggregate community resources to serve our Northeast Ohio communities.

>> Help Wanted
>> Facing the Mortgage Crisis

Katie Spotz Comes Home

Monday, March 22
Topics: Arts

Northeast Ohio rower Katie Spotz returns to Cleveland after completing her trans-Atlantic journey. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman welcomes her back and opens the phones for you to call and congratulate Katie on her triumphant return. Plus, Dee Perry shares the story of two women struggling with Multiple Sclerosis who've found a new life through the creativity of the visual arts. Their work is on view now at the Local Girl Gallery for MS Awareness Month.

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The March survey is now available!

This month, we’re looking for your thoughts on – and experiences with – participating in community activities. This could include volunteering for an organization, participating in an local community activity or service (such as organizing a library book sale, baking items for a local bake sale, cleaning a park, coaching sports, etc.), or just even helping out a neighbor or group.

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Rag, Monk and Moonlight

Tuesday, January 19
Topics: Arts

NEO pianist Matthew Skitzki releases his debut disc

A New Era

Monday, January 4
Topics: Arts, Economy, Education

Trumpter Sean Jones talks about his role as artistic director of the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra

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Out of This World - Rocket Girls and Astro-nettes

Friday, March 19 at 9:00 AM

LA Theater Works - Lucy

Friday, March 19 at 10:00 PM

Out of This World: Rocketing Ahead

Friday, March 26 at 9:00 PM

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