Stephanie Czekalinski
Deputy Editor - NewsExpertise: Health care, immigration, justice system, government, demographic change, social determinants of health, Cleveland history and culture
Education: Wittenberg University - Bachelor of Arts, English literature
Columbia University - TESOL certificate
The Citadel - Master of Arts, English literature
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: East 55th Street Marina
Experience:
Stephanie Czekalinski is Ideastream's Deputy Editor of News focusing on the Cleveland and northwestern portion of its 22-county region. Her work has appeared in the National Journal, Atlantic Media and the Columbus Dispatch.
Highlights:
- Member, Investigative Reporters and Editors
- Best health care reporting 2022, Ohio Society of Professional Journalists
- Best investigative reporting 2022, Ohio Associated Press Media Editors
- 2008 finalist for the Livingston Award for young journalists
- Winner of the 2008 New America Award, honoring public service journalism that explores and exposes an issue of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities currently living in the U.S.
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The charges stem from city contracts and payments King authorized to businesses he and his family members owned, according to the release. -
Ideastream Public Media, The Akron Beacon Journal, Fighting to Understand and Signal Akron are partnering on a project to encourage civil political debate and find solutions to issues important to Northeast Ohio communities. -
Officials asked for the public to be patient. They expect slow downs and lines as they resume service. -
The police chief said the officer driving the mayor's vehicle may have violated the department's emergency response driving policy. -
A fire broke out Tuesday at a historic church in the Tremont neighborhood. The 1978 film "The Deer Hunter" depicted a wedding scene in the cathedral. -
Politicians must consider the benefits of being the home of a professional team against the costs of stadium construction, but some say voters should get a say. -
The program’s 15 support specialists can often help resolve code violations but one councilmember said the program has yet to reach its full potential. -
The public will have two chances to ask questions of the candidates at town hall meetings later in April. -
Cleveland Scene is the oldest alternative weekly newspaper in the U.S., according to Editor-in-Chief Vince Grzegorek. It will continue normal operation. -
Experts say the trauma suffered by the Northeast Ohio Jewish and Palestinian communities amid the Israel-Hamas war can be alleviated — at least in part — through thoughtful dialogue.
