Aya Cathey

1 week ago | ideastream.org | Aya Cathey |Jeff St. Clair

This year, Akron is celebrating its 200th birthday. The year-long Bicentennial celebration includes a calendar of events, public forums, July 4th fireworks and a big parade. These events are in addition to the closing ceremonies in December to mark the city's founding in 1825. As part of the celebration, Akron last month opened its long-planned history center.

1 month ago | ideastream.org | Aya Cathey |Jenny Hamel

Nearly 30% of Cleveland residents experienced food insecurity in the past year, more than double the national average. Additionally, 27% of community members faced housing insecurity, compared to just 10% nationwide. These statistics come from the Cleveland Health Survey, a comprehensive study conducted in partnership with the Department of Public Health and Case Western Reserve University.