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Cleveland considers Universal Basic Employment pilot

By Douglas J. Guth ● Economy ● May 7, 2024

The propsed UBE program would be implemented in partnership with the United Way of Greater Cleveland and could present a leg up for the city’s impoverished.

Cuyahoga River, still environmental “area of concern,” aims to balance recreation and commerce

By Douglas J. Guth ● Sustainability ● February 1, 2023

Historically, industrial pollution destroyed the environmental health of the Cuyahoga. Now, a collaborative of agencies and organizations is working to maintain economy activity on the river while simultaneously cleaning it up and making it friendly to nature and recreation.

Short-staffed: Employers must adapt to worker sentiment post-COVID-19

By Douglas J. Guth ● Economy ● December 1, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to rethink their priorities, their work environments, and career choices. As more workers head toward gig work and freelance work-from-home jobs, Northeast Ohio employers are looking for new ways to attract and retain workers in a dwindling workforce.

Doan Brook Watershed Partnership works to protect the region’s ‘hidden’ natural landmark

By Douglas J. Guth ● Sustainability ● September 27, 2022

Doan Brook, which runs from eastern Shaker Heights through Cleveland to Lake Erie, is an urban stream facing challenges of pollution and flooding from excess stormwater. The nonprofit Doan Brook Watershed Partnership works to support the stream’s health and preservation and invite citizens to get to know and enjoy the waterway.

Hispanic Heritage Hub is a beacon for an underserved community, say supporters

By Douglas J. Guth ● Social Equity ● September 20, 2022

Clevelanders Mariely Luengo and Marcia Moreno have founded the Hispanic Heritage Hub, a website that lists events for Hispanic Heritage Month and also aims to be a comprehensive year-round guide to local Hispanic vendors, speakers, and other business people.

Sewer district grants send green infrastructure dollars to Cleveland neighborhoods

By Douglas J. Guth ● Sustainability ● August 11, 2022

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District offers reimbursement grants of up to $250,000 to green infrastructure projects that help manage excess stormwater. Proponents say the projects can add greenery and defray construction costs.

Cuyahoga County’s environmental toolkit sets forth planet-changing sustainability practices

By Douglas J. Guth ● Entrepreneurs ● April 14, 2022

Neighborhoods throughout Greater Cleveland have been launching sustainability efforts for years. Now, they’re getting a boost from the Cuyahoga County Department of Sustainability with an updated “Sustainable Cuyahoga” toolkit.

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