Amid all the excitement of downtown Cleveland's resurgence and the upcoming Republican National Convention, a new report from the Economic Innovation Group says Cleveland's latest comeback isn't resonating in every neighborhood. It determined Cleveland is the most distressed major city in the United States.
Resources:
Economic Innovation Group Distressed Cities Report
Plus, givng children a sound nutritional foundation is critical for their development. But for families in some of Cleveland neighborhoods that task is even more difficult because getting to the store is an obstacle. A look at the concept of food deserts.
Resources:
Cleveland.com: Eating right in a child's early years: Cleveland Connects: The First 2,000 Days
Be Well Report: Woman Educated Family and Community on Healthy Eating
Then, a look ahead at Super Tuesday and what's at stake.
Emily Campbell, Center for Community Solutions
Jim Rokakis, Director, Thriving Communities Institute
Vincent Briley, Manager, Tri-C Adult Diploma Program
Kay Colby, Ideastream, Be Well Health Unit, producer/reporter
Dr. Amy Sheon, Ph.D., Executive Director, Urban Health Initiative; CWRU
Dr. Darcy Freedman, Ph.D, Assoc. Prof. Dept. Epidemiology and Biostatistics, CWRU
Karen Kasler, Ohio Statehouse News Bureau Chief