Public Affairs

Don’t let your red, white, and blue display this Fourth of July start a flap with the flag purists – there are definite dos and don’ts for letting Old Glory fly correctly.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a new guide on elder financial abuse this week.

Earlier this year, I discussed how challenged our streams and lakes were because of harmful algae bloom (HAB).

A website created to help all Ohioans access the civil justice system by providing no-cost information on common legal issues, details about court and other legal forms and referrals to legal aid and bar association referral programs, formally launched this month.

The Cleveland Public Library is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, and what better way to honor the event than to announce a $100 million renovation project? This fall begins a 10-year plan to renew all 27 neighborhood branches, followed by a $65 million renovation of the main library downtown.

The NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland is using new technology to help solve one of aviation’s oldest safety challenges – icing. A five-year research program between NASA and the Federal Aviation Administration includes 3D printing to better understand ice formation and its effect on airplanes.

Godspeed to the 1-145th Armored Regiment!

The Ohio governor’s office has proposed a series of legislative reforms to address gun violence and increase mental health prevention and treatment to better protect Ohioans. More than 20 reforms are on the docket, backed by Gov. Mike DeWine.

To address the need for affordable housing, especially for female-headed households in the City of Columbus and throughout Franklin County, corporate entities and The Columbus Foundation announced a $100 million Housing Action Fund. The fund will offer low-cost loans to developers committed to preserving and increasing the number of units that meet affordability requirements.

Which Ohio colleges provide the most bang for their buck? Personal finance company SmartAsset created a list of the top 10 “best value” colleges in each state, based on factors like tuition, starting salary upon graduation and retention rate of students.