Brooke Forrest
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Akron Photojournalism Project Aims to Shed Light on Transgender, Non-binary Community
A new photojournalism series is going to focus on the transgender and non-binary community in Akron. The TransAkron project was created by photographer → Read More
Ohio Legislative Caucus Works to Raise Awareness On Ohio's Trails
Ohio has a legislative caucus working to raise awareness of the state’s trails. The caucus, formed last year, is the only one in the U.S. dedicated to → Read More
Stark County Is Trimming Its Yard Waste Program to Keep Commercial Haulers Out
The Stark County yard waste drop-off program is getting trimmed: The waste management district in charge of the program is taking steps to offset rising → Read More
Akron's Rethinking Race Conference Addresses Controversial Current Events
The University of Akron’s annual Rethinking Race conference kicks off this Friday. The two-week forum, which includes lectures and discussions, film → Read More
Akron Students Draft an Initiative to Recognize Native Americans
A group of middle school students has drafted a resolution to recognize local Native American history and culture with a “First People’s Day” in Akron. → Read More
Youngstown School Chief's Business Ties With Chicago Company Raise Ethics Questions
Two Democratic state lawmakers are asking the Ohio Ethics Commission to clarify what rules apply to the CEOs who now run two of the state's most troubled → Read More
Cleveland Clinic Testing a New Drug For Progressive MS
People with progressive multiple sclerosis may have a better option for treatment thanks to a new drug being tested in a clinical trial at the Cleveland → Read More
Kent Church Vandalized For the Second Time
A African-American church in Kent has been vandalized for the second time within the last few months. The Spelman AME Church was covered in hateful → Read More
Kent State Gets Support from NASA on Lake Erie Algae Bloom Issues
A Kent State University researcher is working with NASA and other universities in tracking the threats to water quality in Lake Erie. Geology professor, → Read More
Case Western Professor Creates Origami-Inspired Robot
What started as a “fun hobby project” based on a love of origami may turn into a device with the potential to work in manufacturing, surgery, and even in → Read More
Cleveland Developer Addresses Housing Deserts
A Cleveland-based developer focused on affordable housing is looking to change its designation to better help low-income families get home loans. The move → Read More
Cleveland Institute of Music Announces Tuition Cut
Citing the national conversation about the high cost of education, the Cleveland Institute of Music has announced that they will be lowering the tuition → Read More
Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan Sponsors Wage Boost Bill
Democratic Ohio Congressmen Tim Ryan has announced he’s co-sponsoring of a bill that would give working families a wage boost. The Grow American Incomes → Read More