Tuesday, June 20, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cleveland Public Square
1 Public Square Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cleveland Public Square
1 Public Square Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Anchor institutions like Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Clinic, and University Hospitals purchase upwards of $3 billion in goods and services per year. Their growth as contributed to Cleveland’s emerging identity as a hotspot for jobs in healthcare and higher education - “eds and meds.” This, coupled with millennials’ renewed interest in city living, has positively impacted our...
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
The former Director of Ohio's Department of Health, Amy Acton, M.D., MPH was the first Democratic candidate to announce a campaign for Ohio Governor. Dr. Acton was nominated Director of Ohio's Department of Health by Governor Mike DeWine in February...
Friday, June 20, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Remarks from Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost
Dave Yost was re-elected as Ohio’s 51st Attorney General on November 8, 2022. A member of the Republican Party, Yost began his public-service career as Delaware County auditor, later winning election as that county’s prosecutor. From 2011 through 2018, he...
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
What now? The Future of the Democratic Party
In February 2025, Ken Martin, was elected chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). A longtime party leader and organizer, he brings more than 20 years of experience working on behalf of progressive candidates and causes. Martin has a career...
Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Democracy's Discontent: Why Are We So Polarized, and What Can We Do About It?
The 1990s were a heady time. The Cold War had ended, and America’s version of liberal capitalism seemed triumphant. And yet, amid the peace and prosperity, anxieties about the project of self-government could be glimpsed beneath the surface. So argued...
Friday, June 13, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
A Youth Justice Collaborative - A Vision for Systems Change
Members of the Youth Justice Collaborative believe it is time for our public leaders, courts, and communities to prioritize effective interventions, rather than rely on “tough-on-crime” approaches that criminalize adolescence. Through the Collaborative, they have supported transformative grassroots efforts that...
Friday, June 06, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Jacinda Ardern: A Different Kind of Power
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. From Playhouse Square:"Ticket holders who purchased directly from Playhouse Square (box office, phone or online) will receive a full refund including handling fees. Depending on the card issuer, it can take up to 14 days for...
Friday, May 30, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Community First: Leadership for the Greater Good
Over the past two decades, the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has been steadily replacing and rebuilding virtually its entire stock of low income and affordable housing across Greater Cleveland. As CMHA's CEO since 2012, Jeffery Patterson has led an...
Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Mehdi Hasan isn’t one to avoid arguments. He relishes them as the lifeblood of democracy and the only surefire way to establish the truth. His unapologetic approach to journalism has made Hasan a highly sought after expert for his sharp,...
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