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Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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Regional Racism
Talk of regionalism in Northeast Ohio has typically focused on tax and service sharing between communities. Because issues such as education and housing haven't been as big a part of the conversation, the African American community has been skeptical of regionalism. ideastream's reporter Tasha Flournoy talks about a new report issued by The Presidents' Council - an Ohio black executives group - that looks at how regionalism can impact the black community. The two-year study was conducted by consultants from Policy Link and Ohio State University's Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity.
The President's Council
The Kirwan Institute for The Study of Race and Ethnicity
PolicyLink
Euclid Corridor
Euclid Corridor Construction continues, and yes, progress is being made. With some exclusive transit lane roads rebuilt, it's a great start - but what else is going on with the new silver line - as greater Cleveland RTA moves forward with the $200 million project? And as RTA plans for increased rider ship - what about the businesses that have been dealing with construction for the past year and a half? Will they survive?
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority
Euclid Corridor Transportation Project: Check for bus routes and detours during the Euclid Corridor construction
Local Restaurant Owner ends up in jail after dispute over construction
Cleveland Plain Dealer Article - Euclid Avenue: The Finals Frontier - Construction poses challenge for fans
Lorain School Funding
Lorain's School Board says they didn't know the city's schools were in such financial crisis. A former treasurer failed to warn board members that the district would face a $4.75 million deficit this year, according to newspaper accounts. Now, 246 teachers have been laid off, as well as some administrators, as the district struggles amidst declining enrollment, and the budget shortfall. Some say the school board was asleep at the wheel. Others blame the now-retired treasurer. Some fingers point to charter schools as part of the problem. Whatever the cause, it's going to be a tough year for Lorain's teachers, students, and administrators.
Morning Journal Article
Morning Journal Editorial
Plain Dealer Article
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