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Former Cleveland Heights staffer sues city, mayor's wife after accusations of antisemitism

2 days ago | ideastream.org | Gabriel Kramer

The former city of Cleveland Heights employee who accused the mayor’s wife of antisemitic behavior that created a hostile work environment has filed suit against the city. The former special assistant to the mayor Patrick Costigan filed the complaint with the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas court on Friday, naming both the city and Natalie McDaniel, Mayor Kahlil Seren's wife as defendants, court records show.
Akron's police oversight board may welcome new members. Who are they?

2 days ago | ideastream.org | Anna Huntsman

Several new faces could be joining Akron’s Citizens’ Police Oversight Board this year. Akron officials have nominated four people to the board to fill three open seats and one seat that will be vacated later this summer. The nine-member board makes policy recommendations to the Akron Police Department and oversees the police auditor’s office, which reviews citizen complaints and use-of-force incidents.
Kent State University to close LGBTQ+, Multicultural and Women's centers to comply with state law

3 days ago | ideastream.org | Conor Morris

Kent State University announced Monday it will close its Women’s Center, LGBTQ+ Center and its Multicultural Center to comply with a state ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education. However, the university said that the physical spaces that formerly housed those centers will remain open. That includes the E. Timothy Moore Center, the home of the multicultural center, and the Williamson House, the home to the women’s center.
New United Way research shines a light on working households who are still struggling economically

3 days ago | ideastream.org | Drew Maziasz

United Way offices across the country have teamed up to research and improve the lives of a large group of Americans. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed and describes the number of households that are struggling financially, even though they are working full time. Monday on the "Sound of Ideas," we'll dig into the ALICE research.
Taylor Swift buys back master recordings, now she controls all of her music

5 days ago | ideastream.org | Scott Simon |Stephen Thompson

Scott Simon is one of America's most admired writers and broadcasters. He is the host of Weekend Edition Saturday and is one of the hosts of NPR's morning news podcast Up First. He has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His books have chronicled character and characters, in war and peace, sports and art, tragedy and comedy.
East Cleveland mayor convicted on corruption charges | Reporters Roundtable

6 days ago | ideastream.org | Mike McIntyre |Leigh Barr |Michael McIntyre

A jury convicted suspended East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King yesterday. The jury found King guilty on 10 of 12 corruption-related charges including theft in office and having an unlawful interest in a public contract. King was accused of steering city contracts to businesses owned by him and his relatives. King was accused of steering city contracts to businesses owned by him and his relatives and a codefendant, former councilmember Ernest Smith, was convicted of five charges.
Cleveland Clinic reverses course on copay policy | Reporters Roundtable

6 days ago | ideastream.org | Mike McIntyre |Leigh Barr |Michael McIntyre

After intense public backlash, the Cleveland Clinic reversed course this week on a plan to begin requiring copays up front before doctors' appointments or other nonemergency treatment. The new policy was set to begin next week. The doctor will still see you, even if you don't fork over the copay, and the hospital will arrange a no interest payment plan.
Cleveland Heights residents launch effort to recall mayor

6 days ago | ideastream.org | Gabriel Kramer

Cleveland Heights residents have launched an effort to recall the mayor following accusations that he enabled a hostile work environment at City Hall. A group of about a dozen Cleveland Heights residents worked to create the petition and started collecting signatures Tuesday, said Josie Moore, one of the residents collecting signatures. The contraversy surrounding Mayor Khalil Seren stems from allegations of antisemitism at City Hall by Seren’s wife Natalie McDaniel, who is not a city employee.
Portage County resident sues Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski for retaliation over Facebook page

6 days ago | ideastream.org | Abigail Bottar

A Portage County resident is suing Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski over retaliation he says he's faced since creating a Facebook page about the sheriff last year. Will Lane of Newton Falls created "The Bad Bruce Exhibit" Facebook page in April 2024. He frequently posts about alleged corruption in the sheriff's office and campaigned for Zuchowski's opponent in the November election, as well as for other Democrats running for countywide seats.
Say Yes Cleveland offers buyouts to school support staff

6 days ago | ideastream.org | Conor Morris

Say Yes Cleveland, a nonprofit that provides college scholarships to Cleveland students, will be cutting back on the support staff it provides to schools throughout the city. The organization said Tuesday that it is offering a voluntary "exit package" to the 89 family support specialists who work at Cleveland Metropolitan School District schools and also at some charter schools that partner with the district.