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Cheers to veterans, immigrants and America: Opinion

By Cliff Anthony ● Civic Engagement ● July 30, 2026

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It was supposed to be a haven for troubled teens. They risked everything to escape

By Brittany Hailer, Ilica Mahajan & The Marshall Project ● Public Safety ● July 30, 2026

At Fox Run, one of Ohio’s largest youth residential treatment centers, kids and former staff detail a litany of trauma.

Federal Reserve votes 9-3 to leave key rate unchanged despite persistently high inflation

By The Associated Press ● Economy ● July 29, 2026

Dissenting in favor of a quarter-point interest rate hike were Beth Hammack, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland; Neel Kashkari, president of the Minneapolis Fed; and Lorie Logan, president of the Dallas Fed.

Survivor of human trafficking in Elyria now a fierce advocate for other survivors

By Christopher Johnston ● Public Safety ● July 29, 2026

After enduring multiple human traffickers, Brittany Figlar is now fighting for systemic change to how we approach survivors.

The Movie Nerd Report: Spider-Man isn’t the only film swinging into town

By Mike Wendt ● Arts & Culture ● July 29, 2026

There’s a lot happening at independent cinemas around Northeast Ohio this week!

Will tough talk be enough? Fed Chair Warsh faces pressure to combat inflation

By The Associated Press ● Economy ● July 28, 2026

Beth Hammack, president of the Cleveland Fed, said in a post on LinkedIn earlier this month that for the first time she is hearing business leaders call for higher rates.