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Monday, March 22
Topics: Economy

Sound of Ideas For months now, the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority has had the appearance of an agency on the verge of implosion: a CEO's sudden and expensive departure, a crucial grant opportunity missed, a much touted relocation plan scuttled, public disagreements among board members. Monday morning, we'll get the inside story about this tax-payer funded agency. The Port Authority's current CEO and a board officer sit down to take our questions - and yours.

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Regional News Stories

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Ohio Unemployment Tics Up In February

Topics: Economy

Ohio's official unemployment rate rose a bit in February....but state officials who've just released the numbers say they don't necessarily mean the economy is continuing to deteriorate. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports.

CASE, Temple Tifereth In Historic Partnership

Topics: Education, Other

Regional News Story A Cleveland religious icon is guaranteed restoration, while a local university dramatically upgrades its artistic presence. ideastream's Rick Jackson reports on an historical cultural agreement.

Boccieri To Support Health Care Bill

Topics: Politics, Health

Ohio Congressman John Boccieri is among the latest Democrats to announce their intention to vote for the final health overhaul.

Upside/Downside: Birdies and Derbies

Topics: Economy

On the upside, Ohio's birds are bringing in tourism dollars. On the downside, Akron's All American Soap Box Derby is facing out of state competition.

School Systems Differ On Value Of Bonds

Topics: Education

A federal allocation is set to make more than $430 million in construction bonds available to Ohio school districts.

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People, Connections, Resources

The Help Wanted and Facing the Mortgage Crisis projects are designed to raise public awareness, mobilize networks of community partners, and aggregate community resources to serve our Northeast Ohio communities.

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Around Noon

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Katie Spotz Comes Home

Monday, March 22
Topics: Arts

Around Noon Northeast Ohio rower Katie Spotz returns to Cleveland after completing her trans-Atlantic journey. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman welcomes her back and opens the phones for you to call and congratulate Katie on her triumphant return. Plus, Dee Perry shares the story of two women struggling with Multiple Sclerosis who've found a new life through the creativity of the visual arts. Their work is on view now at the Local Girl Gallery for MS Awareness Month.

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The Listening Project - March Survey Available!

The March survey is now available!

This month, we’re looking for your thoughts on – and experiences with – participating in community activities. This could include volunteering for an organization, participating in an local community activity or service (such as organizing a library book sale, baking items for a local bake sale, cleaning a park, coaching sports, etc.), or just even helping out a neighbor or group.

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