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Many artists like to create works in response to current events. But sometimes, the cost of materials, equipment and studio space are too high, and it takes forever to jump through the hoops necessary to get financial backing. A new fund aims to help local artists react to the latest headlines. Filmmaker Cigdem Slankard, an assistant professor of film and media arts at Cleveland State University, is one of those artists. In her studio, she smiled at a scene from her latest production, playing out on the editing screen.

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about the end of June marking the 120th month of the current economic expansion.

Since 1997, a mural of whales and dolphins has caught the eyes of many commuters traveling the east shoreway, just outside of downtown Cleveland. This life-sized work is one of a hundred that environmental artist Robert Wyland painted in cities around the world. Professionally known by his last name, Wyland is back in Cleveland this week to announce plans for a facelift of the mural. The artist’s interest in painting monumental creatures came at an early age.

When Ohio’s only two historically black universities merge services this fall, it’s unlikely they will lose their individuality. That’s how University of Pennsylvania professor MaryBeth Gasman sees the new arrangement between Wilberforce and Central State University. As an expert on minority-serving institutions, she’s confident Wilberforce will not lose its identity to the larger school. “If Wilberforce were in stellar financial shape, I wouldn’t think this is a good idea," Gasman says. "But I don’t think maintaining the history and culture will be difficult."

In one sense, the people in Douglas Max Utter’s paintings look like they come from a box of family photos. But, these seemingly random images of parents, children and lovers often feature cracked surfaces with rough coats of color swirling across faces.

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Morgan Lommele, director of state and local policy for People for Bikes, about how the bicycle industry is being affected by President Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods.

China is a big customer for U.S.-made roller coasters. But since President Trump's trade war, China has imposed steep tariffs on American rides. Some in the industry fear losing a lucrative market.

Jason Mraz is going to do something this weekend that he’s never before done. When the Grammy Award-winner was in Cleveland last year, he met Contemporary Youth Orchestra Music Director Liza Grossman. She told Mraz about the ensemble, which is known for performing orchestral arrangements of rock and pop music often with the composers of the works as guest artists. Grossman wondered if Mraz would be interested in working with the orchestra.

The recent passage of the so-called "Heartbeat Bill" has caused some confusion about the legality of abortion in Ohio. Gov. MIke DeWine signed the legislation into law last month, but it does not take effect until July. The ACLU and other organizations have sued, hoping to prevent the law from going into effect. Morning Editionhost Amy Eddings spoke with Be Well Health reporter Marlene Harris-Taylor about the current realities of abortion access in Ohio. Let's start with the facts about this new law. How does it does it work?

A group of Karen refugees are on their way to fish in the Cuyahoga River near Akron. It’s a pastime they brought with them from their home country, Burma, also known as Myanmar.