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In Akron, the 'Chief Cuddle Officer' holds court

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 4:41


Both children and staffmembers are benefitting from their new friend.

Canton Symphony Orchestra breaks down barriers to celebrate Black composers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 7:51


Historically, Black composers have all too often been left out of the classical music narrative. But orchestras across the country are recognizing that must change.

The first Cleveland Silent Film Festival honors music pioneer J.S. Zamecnik

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 4:48


The Cleveland native defined film music in the early 20th century.

Three reasons why inflation today is different from the 1970s

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 4:41


The Center for Inflation Research is housed at the Cleveland Fed, and its director believes we're not seeing a replay of '70s mega-inflation.

The 'Ghoul'-ish Cleveland underpinnings of 'Late Night with David Letterman'

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 15:41


The long-time head writer for "Late Night" is a Cleveland native.

Akron City Council looking to stay engaged with residents in 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 4:22


Council is facing a big year, as it decides how to spend funding from the American Rescue Plan Act and begin to implement policies relating to racial equity and social justice.

Unraveling the strands that bind us to our inner Neanderthal

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 4:57


Recent discoveries paint our ancient cousins in a new light and help us understand our shared genetic past.

Remembering when WKSU put its stamp on "Fresh Air"

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 4:13


December 30, 2021, marks the 40th anniversary of when WKSU's nightly progressive and alternative music show ended its decade-long run.

Neither snow nor rain nor anything over $20: some tips on holiday tipping

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 4:56


Some guidance on what to give your mail carriers, refuse collector or other service provider for the holidays.

East Akron tenants are demanding help -- and may be getting it

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 4:34


Renters in East Akron are forming tenants' unions to press for fixes to neglected housing problems.

University of Akron takes steps to address off-campus safety concerns

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 4:49


After the shooting death of a student in September, the University of Akron is developing a safety plan to enhance security in the areas surrounding campus.

Cleveland native Joe Siracusa of Spike Jones and His City Slickers dies at 99

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 1:10


Siracusa was the last surviving member of Spike Jones' City Slickers.

Hitting the ground running: Congresswoman Shontel Brown on representing Ohio's 11th District

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 9:43


After winning Ohio's 11th congressional district seat in a special election earlier this month, Rep. Shontel Brown got right to work.

A loss from COVID-19 provides an opportunity to reconnect

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 4:29


Some families have used social media to share their stories about lovedones who have tested positive for the coronavirus. Social media led to a reconnection with a former colleague who shared her own family's story.

Family market in Ashtabula struggles with ongoing stress of being an essential business

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 4:16


Andover Sparkle Market in Ashtabula County is still struggling 18 months into the pandemic.

Cleveland archival label Smog Veil Records to close after 30 years

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2021 3:35


Much of the label's material will remain available online.

Pieces of rock 'n' roll radio history with Cleveland ties are being auctioned off

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 7:39


A collection of more than 160 gold records and promotional pieces is up for grabs.

Restored 'Cleveland Krishna' Finally Goes on Display

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 5:27


The statue's restoration is a partnership between the Cleveland Museum of Art and Cambodian officials.

Cleveland Institute of Art Students Help Paper the Rock Hall

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 3:43


Budding illustrators created 23 posters for this year's inductions.

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Cuyahoga County is Betting on Microgrids to Power the Area's Business Future

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 4:43


The county is launching its own utility department with clean energy on a smaller scale.

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