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Porthouse Theatre's 2012 "All Music... All Summer Long" Season

Porthouse Theatre, located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, gives us the opportunity to enjoy every minute of the beautiful summer nights! This season’s productions are rivaled by no other in their 44-year history.
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Cloverleaf is one of just 36 out of the state's 614 school districts to receive the state's 2012 Stellar Award for best nutritional practices.

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Story by Vivian Goodman
School’s almost out, but there’s still time for a quick meal. Today’s Quick Bite has us lining up for breakfast in a school district that’s been honored for the way it feeds its children.
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Cleveland Catholic Bishop Lennon is meeting with all the re-opening churches to plan their future
No timelines set, but bishop tells parish representatives they need to be self sufficient
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Economist bullish on NE Ohio
Not so much about political will to improve the economy
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Battle over Ohio scout camp closings goes to court
Girl Scouts say they can't afford to maintain camps; opponents say they can't afford not to
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Akron Superintendent looks to levy
Big budget cuts now and levy in November
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Justice Department moves to drop remaining Dimora case
Meanwhile, Dimora's lawyers push for his release, saying he may have cancer
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Cleveland creates firefighter watchdog division
New unit will investigate payroll abuse
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New Rubbermaid distribution facility to be built in Portage County
The new building will help to support Rubbermaid's manufacturing facility in Mogadore 
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Electric companies get competitive in television ads - Competitor ads air in American Electric Power’s territory as the company waits to increase rates 
 
Parole Board suggests no clemency for Cleveland man - The board recommends Gov. Kasich move ahead with the June 6th execution 
 
Noon headlines, May 18, 2012: Ohio unemployment rate drops; Postal facilities closing - Ohio unemployment rate drops; Postal facilities closing
 
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Hot Picks: This Week's Smart Stuff

Cycle to the Ohio City Bicycle Coop's annual Bike Art Show, ass some "ha-ha" to your hike with the Metro Parks, hear the opera soar with Salome at Severence Hall and get Dazed and Confused with the Melt bar and Grilled Late Shift. All this and more, this week in Northeast Ohio. 

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Summer Reading List

The summer heat in this area is excellent for tomatoes and corn - and for taking life a bit more slowly. As many folks stretch their weekends and take time off for family and vacations, it's the perfect time to sit down with an interesting book or to load something new into the CD changer. To help you find the perfect read or listen for your summer, read below for reading and music suggestions for the season from prominent members of the Northeast Ohio community.

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WKSU Member Nights at Blossom

WKSU members can purchase half-price tickets to five specially chosen Blossom Festival concerts from July 7 through Aug. 4.

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Download a Pass for Two to See 'For Greater Glory'

WKSU members can go online and download a pass for two to see For Greater Glory at the Cedar Lee Theatre on Wednesday, May 23.

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WKSU and WCPN Present 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!' in Cleveland on June 28

89.7 WKSU and 90.3 WCPN ideastream are teaming up to present NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! live at the State Theatre in Playhouse Square on Thursday, June 28.

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Folk Alley's Facebook Friday Trivia Contest Brings the Music to You.

Answer Folk Alley's Facebook Trivia question to win copies of our most well-loved CDs.

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Meet David Roden

David Roden, WKSU's classical music director, was profiled in the Spring/Summer Station Break. Here is the expanded interview.

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WKSU on Facebook and Twitter

Become a fan of WKSU on Facebook and follow @WKSU on Twitter for online updates and more. Follow @WKSUnow for the WKSU playlist.

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Donate Your Vehicle and Benefit WKSU

Donate your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or other vehicle and support WKSU via the station's vehicle charitable donation program.

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Folk Alley.com–All Folk Music! All The Time!

Folk Alley.com--All Folk Music! All The Time!Folk Alley.com is 24-hour streaming folk music, with thoughts from host Jim Blum, updating playlists, latest buzz in the world of folk, and much more!

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Election 2012

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The Regina Brett Show

The Horseshoe Casino is open for business in downtown Cleveland but at what costs? Many hope the Casino will turn our economy around. But what about those whose lives have been turned upside down by a gambling addiction? On the next Regina Brett show, we explore how to protect against developing a gambling addiction when a casino is right in your backyard.
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Previously aired on Wednesday, May 16
Giving a Great Speech
Graduation season is in full swing and unfortunately many of us will have to sit through long and boring commencement speeches to see our favorite graduate cross the stage. Scott Berkun, author of the book “Confessions of a Public Speaker,” joins the show to talk about what makes a speech great or fall short of connecting with an audience. Plus, the current president of Cleveland Toastmasters Club #351, Mary Kay Bilczo, gives practical tips on how everyone can improve their public speaking skills.
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