Regional News Stories: March 2008

Making a Home for High Tech
Posted Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Sneakers and jeans mixed with three-piece suits, as a cross section of new entrepreneurs gathered in Cleveland, yesterday. The goal was to make Northeast Ohio more hospitable to High Tech. ideastream®'s David C. Barnett reports.

Flu Vaccinations
Posted Monday, March 24, 2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends certain groups of people get the flu vaccine -- those over 50, women who are pregnant, people with certain medical conditions -- these are all people who are likely to develop complications if they contract the flu virus. But last month, an advisory panel at the CDC extended its recommendation to one group that's not likely to develop problems -- children 6 months to 17 years. Dr. Charles Emerman, associate Chief of Staff at MetroHealth Medical Center, told ideastream®'s Eric Wellman about the theory behind the panel's recommendation.

Influencing Legislators on Global Warming
Posted Friday, March 21, 2008
Local environmental advocates listened last week as a national organization outlined its latest push to curb global warming. The Natural Resources Defense Council is the latest Washington-based organization to tout Ohio as a possible center for green energy growth. Ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Vikings Play the Biggest Game in Team History Saturday
Posted Friday, March 21, 2008
The Vikings made the NCAA tournament for the first time ever, and will face Stanford in round one. Ideastream's Eric Wellman reports CSU is trying to make the most of its underdog status.

Study Highlights Costs of Chronic Disease
Posted Friday, March 21, 2008
A national think tank unveiled a new study in Cleveland showing that reductions in chronic illnesses would pack a big economic benefit. Ideastream’s Bill rice reports.

Commissioners Approve Convention/Medical Mart Deal
Posted Friday, March 21, 2008
Cuyahoga County's Commissioners approved a deal yesterday that will allow Chicago-based Merchandise Mart Properties to build, own, and operate a combination Medical Mart and Convention Center for a minimum of 20 years. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy sketches out the details of the project.

County Commissioners Get Deal & Details On Medical Mart/Convention Center
Posted Thursday, March 20, 2008
Cuyahoga County's Commissioners approved a deal today that will allow Chicago-based Merchandise Mart Properties to build, own, and operate a combination Medical Mart and Convention Center for a minimum of 20 years. Much of the 400 million dollar project will be paid for with a one-quarter percent county sales tax approved by the commissioners last year. It's taken just under six months for county negotiator Fred Nance to broker the deal. It's a complicated one, and there's still much to be worked out. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy sketches the details of the project - starting with its funding.

Commissioners Expected to Sign Convention/Medical Mart Deal Today
Posted Thursday, March 20, 2008
Cuyahoga County Commissioners are expected to sign a written agreement this morning that will put plans for a convention center and medical mart in downtown Cleveland into motion. ideastream’s Economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has this report.

Cleveland’s Jewish Community Reacts to Obama’s Recent Visit & Race Speech
Posted Thursday, March 20, 2008
It's been only a week since Senator Barack Obama's relationship with his former pastor Rev. Jeremiah Wright became the top political story across the country. But questions about Wright's controversial sermons were raised in Cleveland two weeks earlier, when the presidential candidate met privately with Jewish leaders here. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy reports.

Cuyahoga County Population Decline Continues
Posted Thursday, March 20, 2008
Cuyahoga County continues to lose residents, though the pace has slowed a bit. The U.S. Census Bureau released it's annual population count today. Ideastream®'s David C. Barnett has the new numbers.

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