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Regional News Stories: Monday, October 1, 2007

For decades now, Northeast Ohioans have been migrating beyond the fringes of Cleveland, Akron, and their inner-ring suburbs. But there is worry from several quarters about the effects of growing sprawl. The city of Avon's bid to put in a new I-90 interchange has sparked questions about how development will impact the environment and economic competition within the region. ideastream's Tasha Flournoy reports.

A Plus to Urban Sprawl?

Regional News Stories: Monday, October 1, 2007

Urban sprawl is often seen as a negative thing. Experts often site the environmental impact. But there may be a plus side to sprawl. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

New Study to Compare Northeast Ohio Governance with Others

Regional News Stories: Friday, September 28, 2007

A new study will soon get underway to compare the governance structure of Northeast Ohio with that of other regions widely considered successful. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Weekly Business Roundup for Friday, September 28, 2007

Podcasts: Friday, September 28, 2007

Local union leaders are expected to vote today on a tentative contract agreement between the United Auto Workers and General Motors. If that's successful, a full vote by the union will likely happen this weekend. A headline in the Wall Street Journal calls this a "new era" for the auto industry. Scott Roulston joins us Fridays -- he's managing partner at Fairport Asset Management.

Reporters’ Roundtable: A Merger, a Moratorium, and a Motor Company

The Sound of Ideas: Thursday, September 27, 2007

Workers at General Motors head back to assembly lines after a two-day strike. The American Bar Association pushes for a moratorium on the death penalty in Ohio. And, how do you like the sound of this? A $174 fine for jaywalking in Cleveland. We'll talk about those stories, plus a possible state university merger and a few others. Join us Thursday morning at nine.

Economic Effects of Indians Playoff Games

Regional News Stories: Thursday, September 27, 2007

It's a good time to be a baseball fan in Northeast Ohio. The Cleveland Indians are in the playoffs for the first time in years. And if you're a taxi driver, bartender, or own a parking garage downtown, it's even better news. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff takes a look at the economic effects of baseball's post-season.

Wine Shipments from Outside State to End

Regional News Stories: Thursday, September 27, 2007

Starting next week, Ohioans will no longer be able to order and receive shipments of wine from most out of state wineries. Ohio Public Radio's Jo Ingles explains why.

Strickland Electric Plan Gains Support

Regional News Stories: Thursday, September 27, 2007

A proposal Governor Strickland says is necessary to prevent Ohioans' electric bills from soaring is getting a key endorsement from some strange political bedfellows. That could help prod Ohio legislators to approve it. But the plan still faces questions from the electric companies. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

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Ohio's Unemployed: Stories from the Line
As Ohio sinks deeper into the recession, more people are put on the unemployment line. These are their stories of struggle and survival. 2008

The Foreclosure Crisis
There are over 11,000 bank-owned houses in Cuyahoga County, and the number grows every day. Houses like this are dragging down local property values and hurting the bottom lines of some of the world’s largest financial institutions. During the week of May 19-23, 2008, ideastream®’s Mhari Saito talks to those wading through the mess left by the foreclosure crisis. 2008

Poverty in the City
50 years ago, Cleveland's Mount Pleasant neighborhood was a vibrant neighborhood, with shops and well-kept homes. But today, it is on the verge of a complete changeover: buildings sit in disrepair, shops are boarded up, kids become high school drop outs. What happened? What can happen now to turn this neighborhood back in the other direction? 2007

What Would Merging Mean?
Northeast Ohio's economy has drastically changed over the last decade. Municipal budgets have shrunk. Manufacturing jobs have declined and the urban core -- Cleveland -- is losing population. As leaders search for solutions, talk of regionalism has ignited conversations and ideas, including more collaboration among cities, even the possibility of merger between city and county government in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County. ideastream explores that radical idea with reports and interviews on radio and TV. 2007

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