/news/tags/equity equity en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:06:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-24/akron-city-council-considers-new-zoning-code-for-merriman-valley-schumacher-area Akron City Council is considering changing the zoning code in the Merriman Valley and Schumacher Area to a form based code. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 09:06:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-24/akron-city-council-considers-new-zoning-code-for-merriman-valley-schumacher-area Abigail Bottar /government-politics/2023-05-04/frontier-airlines-launches-direct-flight-between-cleveland-and-puerto-rico The new route will offer a quicker and more affordable option for tourists and Northeast Ohio Puerto Rican families. Fri, 05 May 2023 00:03:47 GMT /government-politics/2023-05-04/frontier-airlines-launches-direct-flight-between-cleveland-and-puerto-rico Abbey Marshall /health/2023-04-24/new-metrohealth-program-to-help-vulnerable-get-blood-and-marrow-transplants MetroHealth physicians say people who face barriers to unreliable transportation or a dedicated caregiver are more likely to be disqualified from receiving a blood or marrow transplant. They launched a new program this year to support patients who face barriers to care. Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:04:19 GMT /health/2023-04-24/new-metrohealth-program-to-help-vulnerable-get-blood-and-marrow-transplants Taylor Wizner /community/2023-04-10/cleveland-will-measure-its-racial-wealth-gap-propose-solutions Cleveland joins seven other cities in a grant-funded effort to engage community members about financial hardships facing minority groups. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:36:55 GMT /community/2023-04-10/cleveland-will-measure-its-racial-wealth-gap-propose-solutions Abbey Marshall /community/2023-04-06/u-s-soccer-foundation-donates-two-mini-pitches-to-underserved-cleveland-neighborhoods The mini-pitches are part of the nonprofit’s goal to bring soccer to underserved communities across the country. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:59:49 GMT /community/2023-04-06/u-s-soccer-foundation-donates-two-mini-pitches-to-underserved-cleveland-neighborhoods Abbey Marshall /government-politics/2023-03-16/cleveland-plans-to-name-black-women-and-girls-commission-members-by-end-of-month After nine months, the city has yet to seat the 14-member commission dedicated to improving the quality of life for Cleveland's Black women. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:26:52 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-16/cleveland-plans-to-name-black-women-and-girls-commission-members-by-end-of-month Abbey Marshall /environment-energy/2023-03-07/akron-eyes-the-future-with-equitable-expansion-of-ev-charging-network-car-share-services Akron plans to increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in the city and introduce a pilot EV car share service as early as this summer. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 18:31:18 GMT /environment-energy/2023-03-07/akron-eyes-the-future-with-equitable-expansion-of-ev-charging-network-car-share-services Zaria Johnson /news/arts-culture/2021-10-25/summit-county-launches-advisory-board-for-diversity-in-local-arts-and-culture An nonprofit is taking steps to improve access to artistic opportunities for all. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-10-25/summit-county-launches-advisory-board-for-diversity-in-local-arts-and-culture Mason Lawlor