🏆 Local reporter wins statewide journalism award for pizza maker profile. Ashland Source's Dillon Carr earned second place in the 2025 All Ohio Excellence in Journalism awards for his storytelling about Ron Puglisi, who has spent 50 years in the pizza business. The prestigious competition featured entries from publications across Ohio in 39 different writing categories. Managing Editor Larry Phillips praised Carr's ability to recognize "how special Ron's story could be" and for going "the extra mile" with his reporting. Carr competed against pieces from major publications including Cleveland Magazine and Akron Beacon Journal.
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💸 Ohio tech startups face crisis as federal research grants vanish. The cancellation of these crucial funding sources means Cleveland's innovative companies must quickly pivot to find alternative development paths. This shift particularly impacts the sports science and athlete development sectors, which have been growing in the Cleveland area. The region has recently seen several promising medtech and sports technology ventures launching, including wearable sensor companies and injury prevention initiatives. Local healthcare institutions like University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic have been supporting this ecosystem through expansions and partnerships with sports organizations.
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🏭 Cleveland's proposed air pollution rules face industry pushback. City officials are negotiating with major polluters like Cleveland-Cliffs over stricter regulations that remain in limbo. Kendall McPherson, a fellow at the School of Law's Environmental Law Clinic, expressed concern about proposals to eliminate regulation of de minimis emissions. "To eliminate the regulation of the de minimis emissions, we feel kind of defeats the purpose," McPherson stated, highlighting the tension between environmental protection and industry interests.
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