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Recent Coverage

Follow The Money:  Stimulus Funds & Ohio EPA
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
As part of our ongoing coverage of the federal stimulus program, WCPN is occasionally tracking where the money went and what the spending accomplished. Today, ideastream® reporter Ida Lieszkovszky is on the trail of the 283 million stimulus dollars that has gone to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

Port Delays Move To E. 55th Street
Regional News Stories: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The Cleveland Cuyahoga County Port Authority says funding issues will delay its plan to move port operations to the new location east of downtown.

Beijing Man Saves China’s Ancient Treasures from the Wrecking Ball
NewsDepth: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
China's economy is rapidly expanding, and as its economy expands, so does modernization.
In fact, China recently announced a deal with Disney to build a new attraction near the city of Shanghai. But as modern buildings go up, often ancient buildings are taken down - and part of China's history goes with them. In a small section of Beijing, one man is on a mission to save the relics of the past. Li Songtang has rescued many of Beijing’s treasures and created a museum for them in his own home.

President Obama Visits Asia, Holds Talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao
NewsDepth: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
President Obama is visiting Asia this week, beginning with stops in Japan and Singapore. He heads to South Korea Thursday, for the last leg of his nine-day trip. On Tuesday, President Obama was officially welcomed to Beijing by Chinese President Hu Jintao. The two presidents have held talks on everything from the economy, to the environment, and even sensitive issues like human rights. While in Beijing, the President visited the Forbidden City, the ancient home of Chinese emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The Problem with Federal Mortgage Modifications
The Sound of Ideas: Wednesday, November 18, 2009
When the Obama administration launched the "Making Home Affordable" program last March, it said the program would help as many as nine million homeowners stay in their homes. At this point, it has only helped about 650-thousand--and for most of them, the help is temporary and may end in a matter of months. To make matters worse, it seems to be having only a marginal impact in Ohio. On the Next Sound of Ideas, why the foreclosure avoidance program doesn't seem to be helping. Wednesday morning at 9 on 90.3.

MMPI Reshaping Med Mart Project
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Since the revelation last week that the developer of Cleveland's mdical mart and convention center had soured on a key piece of the project, city officials and others have called for an accounting of the change of heart. Several voiced their concerns on 90.3's the Sound of Ideas Tuesday, and the developer - Chicago based MMPI - provided some answers later during a meeting with city council. Ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

Elyria Council To Set Recall Election
Regional News Stories: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Elyria city council will choose the date for a special election tomorrow evening... one which could result in a mayoral recall. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports.

Med Mart: Too Big to Fail?
The Sound of Ideas: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
With a price tag over $425 million in public money, some are saying the med mart project is just too big to fail. Revised plans that exclude the city's Public Auditorium have cast doubts on the developer's ability to deliver on promises. Meanwhile, county leaders are addressing new criticism of the project and trying to calm the concerns of officials at City Hall. Tuesday morning at 9, join us for a forum on the future of the Cuyahoga County's Convention Center and Med Mart.

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Resources

Carl & Louis Stokes: From the Projects to Politics
Louis and Carl Stokes rose from the poverty of life in the projects of urban Cleveland to the high-ranking political offices of long term Congressman and Mayor of Cleveland. The exhibit and this website tell the stories of how Carl and Louis Stokes "became somebody" and how they truly became American political heroes.