In the early days of the pandemic, women left the workforce en masse, in large part because childcare structures disintegrated. But it turns out birth rates were climbing, especially in rural areas. Who’s having babies? Fewer foreign-born women were entering the U.S. and having children at the beginning of the pandemic. Later, more college-educated women, who were more likely to be able to work from home, had their first child. The data is enlightening. - Laura |
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The three largest counties in Ohio - Cuyahoga, Franklin, and Hamilton - experienced birth-rate decreases of up to 1%. (Chuck Crow, Plain Dealer file photo) |
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Birth rates: Despite increasing birth rates in the state and country in 2021 - the first time since 2014 - Cuyahoga County and other Ohio counties with densely populated areas saw another year of decreases, reports Lucas Daprile. This could be the result of people having children at later ages than before in places like Cleveland, migration of younger adults to less urban counties, and shifts the pandemic had on work accessibility and lifestyle changes. Breast cancer: An early form of breast cancer called Ductal Carcinoma In Situ poses a tough question: treat with radiation, or simply watch and wait? Gretchen Cuda Kroen reports that regular screening of mammograms have dramatically increased the number of DCIS diagnoses over the past several decades, but there’s been no way to separate the patients whose cancer is likely to spread and cause real harm, and those with relatively benign cellular changes that are better left alone. Now a new diagnostic tool that uses the molecular signatures of precancerous cells in DCIS helps to predict whether a woman is likely to benefit from radiation therapy. |
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Abortion rights: With the 2022 midterm elections over, reproductive rights groups across the state are looking ahead to placing a proposed amendment before voters to enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution. Laura Hancock reports that former gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley aims to codify Roe v. Wade’s previous protections, and work has already begun on pursuing a ballot campaign. Ohio legislature: It’s unclear which bills will be passed in the next few weeks as state lawmakers return to Columbus next week to wrap up their legislative session. Jeremy Pelzer reports the lame-duck session provides one last chance to approve any legislation that was introduced in the past two years. Any bills not passed will need to be reintroduced next year. |
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Cuyahoga budget: Cuyahoga County is projected to overspend the general fund by $9.8 million in 2023, mostly in better pay and benefits for employees, but officials say they still expect to end the year with healthy cash reserves. Kaitlin Durbin reports that while the new budget does eat into the county’s reserves, it also assumes another $31.5 million in revenues, primarily through greater sales and property tax collections, and higher fees for auditor, treasurer, conveyance, recording and sheriff's services. Wild turkeys: Unlike some creatures, wild turkeys have shown they have no problem making themselves at home in Northeast Ohio’s suburbs. Peter Krouse reports that after being completely driven out of the state more than a century ago, the birds have made a comeback since being reintroduced in the 1950s. Veterans Day: Every year since 2017, students at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine have honored veterans and military personnel with free dental care on Veterans Day, reports Gretchen Cuda Kroen. |
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Parallax shuttered: Restaurateur Zack Bruell has closed his popular Tremont location, citing the ongoing labor crisis. Speaking to Marc Bona, Bruell says he’s faced continuing labor problems sparked by the pandemic. Bona also reports that Bruell has not decided if the closure will be temporary or permanent. Home sales: Seven homes in Cuyahoga County sold for at least $1 million in October, according to data compiled by Zachary Smith. The biggest sale was an 18-room colonial in Bentleyville, while Brecksville had two listings sell. New president: Jennifer Goldman, a member of the Cleveland chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, has been named the organization’s new president. She is the second member of the local chapter to lead the group in the past decade, Paris Wolfe reports. New culinary program: Cuyahoga County this week approved funding for a new culinary arts and hospitality training program at the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center, reports Paris Wolfe. The program will offer new educational opportunities to young offenders in Cleveland’s juvenile justice system. COVID-19 map: Three formerly green counties in Northeast Ohio – Medina, Portage and Summit – have now shifted to the yellow designation on the CDC’s most recent map of virus transmission. Julie Washington reports the change now places all of the area under the designation for moderate COVID-19 transmission. |
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Former judge: It took officials about an hour to inform former Cleveland Municipal Court Judge Pinkey Carr that she could no longer preside over cases after the Ohio Supreme Court suspended her from office last month. Cory Shaffer reports that Carr took the bench at 8:45 a.m. for virtual hearings and remained there until court staff informed her of the opinion shortly before 10 a.m. Lineman shot: A FirstEnergy Corp. employee was robbed and shot while working Thursday night, Molly Walsh reports. The lineman was working in Cleveland's Brooklyn Centre neighborhood at the time. He suffered a graze wound, police said. |
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'A Christmas Story': The beloved 1983 holiday classic featuring scenes shot in Cleveland is about to get a proper sequel, with Peter Billingsley returning to the role of Ralphie 40 years after the original movie’s theatrical release. Billingsley talks with John Benson about the new movie. And Mike Rose has 20 fun facts about the original. Best spas: With the rush of the holidays just starting to kick into high gear, who couldn’t use a little rest and relaxation? Brenda Cain and Yadi Rodriguez recently teamed up with Yelp to find the locations in the area that Yelpers found most relaxing. |
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