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City Club Forum: Amending the State Constitution

Monday, September 6
Topics: Politics

The Ohio constitution might as well be written in pencil; there have been 10 amendments in the last eight years, most recently to allow casinos in our state. Compare that with the U.S. Constitution, amended only 27 times since 1787. Should we put away the eraser or are the changes necessary to meet today's needs? As the Sound of Ideas team enjoys the Labor Day holiday, we present a City Club of Cleveland conversation on the history, and the future, of the Ohio Constitution. *The Sound of Ideas returns Tuesday with Diane Ravitch, author of "The Death and Life of the Great American School System" to talk about what works and what doesn't when it comes to education.

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In November, Cuyahoga County voters will elect the county’s first executive. This newly created position in Ohio’s most populous county will be one of the most powerful offices in the state. ideastream is collaborating with the Plain Dealer to profile the candidates running for the position.

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Go Invest Wisely: A Business Proposal That Turned Out to Be Anything But Wise

Topics: Economy

This week, housing experts headed to the Federal Reserve in Washington DC to talk about foreclosures and what happens to the vacant houses left behind. One of the issues discussed was what to do with properties bought by investors from out-of-state and sometimes even another country. This is an issue for cities and towns across Northeast Ohio. Sometimes property owners rehab and successfully rent out or sell the houses. ideastream's Mhari Saito and Eric Wellman though talked about one investment plan that went very badly leaving behind hundreds of abandoned houses in its wake.

Rock Hall Celebrates 15th Anniversary

Topics: Other

ideastream®'s Eric Wellman speaks with Rock Hall CEO Terry Stewart about upcoming renovations.

Strongsville Council Member Named In Bribery Case

Topics: Politics, Other

The council member is accused of accepting a $20,000 bribe from a developer.

Clemency Supporters Press On

Topics: Other

Avocates for Kevin Keith say their fight to prove his innocence is not over, despite his winning clemency.

Vote By Mail Results Less Than Expected

Topics: Politics

Despite the historic nature of Cuyahoga County's primary election, voters have not rushed to return ballots.

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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.

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Studs Terkel: Working

Monday, September 6
Topics: Arts, Economy

Around Noon will not be heard today as we bring you Studs Terkel's "Working" for the Labor Day holiday, produced by LA Theatre Works.

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The Way of the Sly Man

Monday, August 16
Topics: Arts, Other

Area composer releases cd inspired by the works of 20th century spiritual teacher

The Mojo Men

Monday, August 16
Topics: Arts, Other

Hip new Cleveland Big Band teams with area singer

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LA Theater Works: Working, A Labor Day Special

Monday, September 6 at 12:00 PM

The Birthday of The World Part I: Rosh Hashanah

Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 PM

The Birthday of The World, Part II: Yom Kippur

Thursday, September 9 at 8:00 PM

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