90.3 WCPN® and WVIZ/PBS
Coverage of Terrorist Attacks, 2001

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90.3 WCPN® Terrorist Attack Story Archive:

• Cleveland Security
  America lost more than lives and buildings following last week's terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. The country also lost its sense of security. As individuals, many here in Cleveland are still dealing with fears about traveling by air or working in buildings that could be targets for terrorism. Others remain shaken by the mere fact of a direct attack on American soil. But as we move towards regaining our sense of safety, most of us recognize that some things may never be the same again. 90.3 WCPN®'s Karen Schaefer reports. Aired September 20, 2001.

• A National Trauma
  The surviving victims of disaster scenes can carry hidden wounds that only surface with time. Now that the initial shock of the World Trade Center collapse has passed, some local psychological counselors are concerned about the after-effects of September 11th on individuals - and on the nation as a whole. 90.3 WCPN®'s David C. Barnett prepared this report. Aired September 19, 2001.

• Ethnic Intimidation
  Cleveland's Arab-American community has been the target of some of the anger generated by the tragedies of last week. There have been several reports of general harassment and vandalism, a firebombing at a Bedford Gurdwaras, or Sihk place of Worship, and last night a car slammed through the entrance of the Grand Mosque in Parma. Arab-Americans are pleading with the community not to link them with the senseless acts of a few Muslim fanatics, and community leaders are backing them up. 90.3 WCPN®'s Bill Rice reports. Aired September 18, 2001.

• Conversing With Children About Terror
  Cleveland's teachers are facing new challenges this week as they deal with student questions and reactions to last week's terrorist attacks. And as 90.3 WCPN®'s Renita Jablonski reports, conversation is key. Aired September 17, 2001.

• Cleveland Hopkins Airport Re-opened
  Cleveland Hopkins airport is once again open for business. But officials warn there may be long delays for people waiting for flights. 90.3 WCPN®'s Karen Schaefer reports. Aired September 14, 2001.

• Cleveland Reacts to the Terror
  Streets in Cleveland were kept as clear as the skies last night as Mayor Mike White urged people to stay away from downtown. Police remained on high alert. While Cleveland is far away from Washington and New York, 90.3 WCPN®'s Janet Babin reports that the miles were not enough to insulate the city from the impact of the country's tragedy. Aired September 12, 2001.