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Feature Story the San Antonio Water System’s external affairs team, who help customers apply for that city’s water discount programs.

What Cleveland can learn from how San Antonio helps low-income residents with water bills

Conor MorrisMonday, May 9, 2022
Feature Story Kevina Chapolini accumulated $15,000 in water debt from her in-laws, the previous owners of her home in Philadelphia.

What can Cleveland learn from Philadelphia’s ambitious experiment in water billing?

Conor MorrisTuesday, May 3, 2022
Feature Story Although lead paint was banned decades ago, it’s still likely found in Cleveland’s old housing stock.

The lead hunters: Agents, inspectors working to ensure rental properties are lead-safe

Nick Castele, Ideastream Public MediaThursday, March 17, 2022
Feature Story Robin Turner opens up a past-due notices she received from the Illuminating Company.

Utility bill struggles: Federal programs exist, but how easy are they to access?

Conor Morris and Michael IndrioloWednesday, March 9, 2022
Feature Story Cleveland Water Department building on Lakeside Avenue in Cleveland

Eligible low-income renters aren’t aware of, or tapping into, sewer bill relief programs

Conor MorrisTuesday, January 25, 2022
Feature Story Housing rights activists and community groups in Cleveland are hoping to convince Mayor Justin Bibb and city council to endorse legislation to adopt a series of renters’ protections.

How renters' rights are protected in some Ohio cities outside of Cleveland

Dan PollettaWednesday, January 19, 2022
Feature Story The pandemic raised the number of renters at risk of losing their homes to as many as 40 million people nationwide, according to a study by the Aspen Institute.

Housing rights: Northeast Ohio renters with vouchers struggle to find housing

Daniel PollettaWednesday, January 12, 2022
Feature Story We Are In This Together by artist Erin Guido Community Development

Reflections and Predictions: 2021 was a year of ups and downs, with hope building for 2022

Karin Connelly RiceThursday, December 30, 2021
Feature Story Illustration by John Shiner, showng the variety of things Cleveland-area residents have spent - or could spend - the Child Tax Credit on.

The Child Tax Credit is helping Clevelanders, but some families have missed it

Rashidah Adbulhaqq and Conor MorrisThursday, December 23, 2021
Feature Story SOI protection would prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to tenants who choose to pay with alternative sources of income, such as a housing voucher or emergency rental assistance.

Past due: Cleveland mayoral candidates asked to take a stand on renters’ rights on Day One

Dan PollettaMonday, November 1, 2021
Buzz This Is Shaker Square: The Podcast, on the Sidewalk podcast feed

Unsilenced Voices of CMSD podcast: Both Sides with Stephen Conner

Unsilenced Voices of CMSDThursday, September 30, 2021
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