Karen Farkas
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Cleveland, OH, United States
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Ohio not among states offering debt-free college programs
In the past few years dozens of states, cities and counties have proposed or enacted free or debt-free college "Promise" programs. → Read More
Huntington Convention Center's reduce, reuse, recycle program benefits the community
From feeding food scraps to chickens and pigs to donating recycled materials to local charities, Huntington Convention Center complex officials found numerous ways to divert tons of material from landfills in 2017. → Read More
License-plate scanners result in few 'hits,' but are invaluable in solving crimes, police say
A tiny fraction of license plates scanned by law enforcement cameras actually produce "hits" that lead police to criminal suspects, data collected by the American Civil Liberties Union show. → Read More
Cuyahoga County, Cleveland libraries transform into community service, job training hubs
The Cuyahoga County and Cleveland public library systems are edging from literary into literacy as they go well beyond lending books to helping adults gain educational and job skills. → Read More
Hiram, Cuyahoga Community colleges to develop mentorship program
Hiram College and Cuyahoga Community College's Eastern Campus have received $680,114 to develop a mentorship program. → Read More
Quicken Loans Arena transformation bonds delayed by petition fight
With uncertainty over a referendum challenging Cleveland's part in the Quicken Loans Arena transformation, Cuyahoga County pushed back its bond sale, which was to occur Thursday. → Read More
Cuyahoga County discussing when to sell bonds for Q transformation
Cuyahoga County planned to sell $140 million in bonds to finance the renovation of Quicken Loans Arena on June 1 but is unsure what to do following the rejection of referendum petitions by Cleveland → Read More
Cuyahoga County's bond rating downgraded because of rising debt as it plans to issue bonds for Q transformation
Cuyahoga County's heavy debt load has led Moody's to downgrade its ratings as the county issues a line of credit for MetroHealth's $1 billion transformation and prepares to sell $140 million in bonds for the transformation of Quicken Loans Arena. → Read More
Cuyahoga's sin tax well is dry: Indians, Cavs, Browns may pay for projects and wait for reimbursement
Cuyahoga County will not provide a large infusion of money for major repairs and upgrades to Progressive Field and Quicken Loans Arena. The sports venues will have to split $7.5 million a year, or front the costs themselves. → Read More
83 percent of college seniors feel 'moderately prepared' for career, according to survey
With unemployment at a 10-year low, college seniors feel ready to enter the workforce and find jobs, according to McGraw-Hill Education's fourth Future Workforce Survey. → Read More
The World Series is a good time to be a goat in Cleveland
Goats have become a common sight in Cleveland this week as Indians fans try to extend the curse on the Chicago Cubs. → Read More
Northeast Ohio's 4 community colleges pooling efforts to promote affordability, quality of education
Northeast Ohio's four community colleges are collaborating and highlighting efforts to help students, employers and the region. → Read More
Ursuline College, Cleveland State law school to offer six-year bachelor's/law degree program
Ursuline College and Cleveland State University's Cleveland-Marshall College of Law will offer a joint 3+3 Bachelor's/Law Accelerated Degree Program. → Read More
May 13 is the only Friday the 13th in 2016
For many, Friday will be that stepping stone to the weekend. But for others, it will be a day to fear - for it is Friday the 13th - the only one this year. → Read More
Cuyahoga County employees receive help restructuring student loans
Cuyahoga County employees with outstanding federal student loans will receive help restructuring their debt from College Now Greater Cleveland. → Read More
Peter Eigen, pioneer of global fight against corruption, wins 2016 Inamori Ethics Prize at Case Western Reserve
Peter Eigen, founder of Transparency International and considered a pioneer of the global fight against corruption, will be awarded the 2016 Inamori Ethics Prize at Case Western Reserve University. → Read More
Transfer, part-time college students should be counted in federal graduation rate, groups say
Hundreds of Cleveland State University students who will receive degrees at commencement on May 14 will not be considered graduates by the federal government. → Read More
Kent State University holds events on 'Cambodia After Kent State'
As part of Kent State University's May 4 commemoration, events are scheduled on the theme "Cambodia After Kent State," with a focus on the aftermath of the Cambodian genocide during the Khmer Rouge regime. → Read More
Kent State University is #bevstrong as president is treated for cancer
Kent State University has rallied around President Beverly Warren as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer. → Read More
Summit County resident infected with Zika virus, health department says
The first Summit County resident has tested positive for the Zika virus, the Summit County Public Health department said Thursday. → Read More