Kent State University Collaborative News Lab

While national legislation slowly works its way through Congress, railroads, experts, politicians and unions disagree on what’s necessary to make things safer.

The Norfolk Southern train derailment exposed a lack of training for budget-strapped volunteer fire departments. Some want railroads to do more to help.

The East Palestine train derailment increased mental health problems for those living nearby. State, local and grassroots organizations have responded.

After the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment, Norfolk Southern accelerated development of the inspection portal and put the first one in Leetonia, near East Palestine.

Porthouse Theatre is performing the musical “The Prom.” The show is a contemporary comedy that features a gay couple as the main focus of the story.