How NE Ohio communities are building small transit solutions to solve big issue of sprawl
In Northeast Ohio, the continuing sprawl of urban and suburban development has placed some major job centers out-of-the-way for many workers.
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Stuck in Cleveland: riders struggle to use public transit to get to work
The recent route redesign of public transit routes did improve some riders’ ability to get to their jobs, but transit advocates like Marvetta Rutherford, who has had to walk an extra 30 minutes after a bus ride to get to work, say more needs to be done.
Join us for a conversation with Cleveland, Philadelphia and San Antonio about the cost of water
The Northeast Ohio Solutions Journalism Collaborative and the Cuyahoga County Public Library are hosting a free online conversation on May 31, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m, about what cities are doing about rising water costs.
How San Antonio prioritizes helping low-income residents with their water bills
What else can be done in Ohio and beyond to help?
What can Philadelphia learn from Cleveland’s water department?
Exploring what can be done to help cities’ poorest residents who struggle with water debt.
What is ‘administrative burden,’ and how does it affect people who need help with utility bills?
From waiting in line at the DMV to filling out paperwork to apply for food stamps, pretty much everyone will experience an administrative burden at some point in their lives. But what exactly is an administrative burden, and how does it prevent people from getting help when they need it?
What can Cleveland learn from Philadelphia’s ambitious experiment in water billing?
Water has increasingly become more expensive for the people struggling to make ends meet.
Clevelanders struggle to get help with utility bills
Federal programs exist, but how easy are they to access?
Relief for Northeast Ohio sewer bills is here for renters, but will they access it?
Most eligible low-income residents aren’t tapping into the affordability program; meanwhile, Cleveland water discounts still only apply to property owners.
Federal aid arrives for low-income Cuyahoga County residents’ water and sewer bills
Cuyahoga County residents who need help with their water and sewer bills may benefit from a new emergency program, but barriers abound for assistance programs like this.
