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Evolving Opioid Crisis Is Hitting African-Americans Particularly Hard

The recent spike in overdose deaths in Cuyahoga County’s African-American community is not a surprise, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told the City Club of Cleveland Wednesday. There were eight overdose deaths over the Memorial Day weekend, according to the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, and half of those who died were African-American. The medical examiner issued the second public health alert in a week, after 18 overdose deaths in eight days, likely due to fentanyl.

US First Lady Melania Trump, US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron stand during a French-US ceremony at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, northwestern France, on June 6, 2019, as part of D-Day commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the World War II Allied landings in Normandy.

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Twelve victims are dead in Virginia Beach.

It took Brynjar Karl Birgisson 11 months to complete the world's largest Titanic replica, using only Legos.

Builder Of World's Largest Titanic Replica In Lego Says His Autism Is A Gift

Brynjar Karl Birgisson, who lives in Iceland, built the ship using only Legos. The model is 26 feet long and 5 feet wide. It is on display at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

Council Member Mann Changes Position On Streetcar Funding

Cincinnati Council Member David Mann released a statement Thursday saying he no longer supports using city transit tax dollars to pay for streetcar...

Here's Where Hamilton County's CARES Act Money Went

Hamilton County has now allocated all but $150,000 of the federal money it received to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DeWine Limits Ohio County Fairs To Junior Fair Events Only

Updated: 5:17 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Gov. Mike DeWine is ordering all county fairs taking place after July 31 to allow only junior fair activities. The Lorain County Fair Board made a similar decision with a Monday night vote. For weeks, the Lorain County Fair Board faced criticism and calls to cancel the fair from the mayor of the Village Wellington, Lorain County Commissioners and others.

Lake Erie Algae Blooms Predicted To Be Less Severe This Year, But Much Work Left To Do

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts this summer’s harmful algal bloom in Lake Erie will measure between 4-5.5 on its…

"A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play"

A Christmas Carol: A Radio Play is presented by Cincinnati Public Radio and Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and sponsored by Macy’s. Bruce Cromer...

Shaker Heights Fires Officer Who Made Obscene Gesture At Protesters

Updated: 5:25 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 The Shaker Heights police officer who made an obscene gesture at demonstrators outside the presidential debate in Cleveland last month has been fired. In a letter sent Thursday, Shaker Heights Police Chief Jeff DeMuth informed Cpl. Michael Spuzzillo of the decision to terminate. According to DeMuth’s letter, Spuzzillo broke 11 of the department’s rules and standards when he flashed a middle finger at demonstrators while driving an unmarked police van outside the Sept. 29 debate site.

Writer Kevin Young has been named The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. "Having visited the museum myself with my family, I know what a powerful place it is, transforming visitors both in-person and online, and revealing the centrality of African American culture to the American experience," Young says.

Kevin Young Named Director Of National Museum Of African American History And Culture

"I am eager to engage further directions in the museum's mission, embracing our digital present and future while furthering conversations around Black history, art, liberation and joy," Young says.

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