Most Black People Live in States with the Highest Student Debt
Mix the racial wealth gap with high costs of living and the burden of student loan debt feels heavier for Black people in some parts of the U.S. By Bria Overs Word In Black Press […]
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The Sojourner’s Truth Economy Section
Kaptur Announces $20 Million USDOT RAISE Grant Awarded to Reconnect Junction and Downtown Communities In Toledo
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will award $20 Million to the City of Toledo to assist the city’s “Connecting Toledo Neighborhoods to Opportunity” (CTNO) initiative. […]
A Concrete House on Franklin Is a Model of Energy Efficiency
The Truth Staff NeighborWorks Toledo and the City of Toledo joined forces to build a house at 2421 Franklin Street – a house built entirely of concrete walls that is guaranteed to save the new […]
TARTA Hosts a Graduation Ceremony for 22 New Drivers
By Angie Hayes The Truth Reporter On May 25, Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority hosted a graduation ceremony to support and recognize those who completed the operations and safety training process. TARTA continues to grow […]
SLAM THE SCAM WITH SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security Column By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Toledo, OH The Social Security Administration and its Office of the Inspector General (OIG) continued to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams […]
MHRSB of Lucas County Announces Over $21 Million in Funding for Local Community
MHRSB funding closes gap in services, provides lifesaving services, and allows those with mental illness & addiction to heal Toledo, OH, May 25, 2023- The Mental Health & Recovery Services Board (MHRSB) of Lucas County […]
Lucas County Commissioners and Pathway, Inc. officials Announce Registration for Summer Youth Employment Program
Special to The Truth The Lucas County Commissioners last week joined Pathway, Inc., to kick off the application process for Lucas County teens to participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program. With funding from the […]
The Annual WEDO Awards Recognize Outstanding Area Business Women
By Angie Hayes The Truth Reporter The Northwest Ohio Women’s Business Council held an event to encourage, celebrate and support women entreprenuers who have achieved successful outcomes and have contributed to the economic atmosphere in […]
GTCF Equity & Access Fund Opens Fourth Round Application Process
The Truth Staff The Greater Toledo Community Foundation staff has geared up for round four of its Equity & Access Initiative Fund dispersal and, to that end, held a community meeting for prospective applicants on […]
Hicks-Hudson Introduces Urban Agriculture Legislation
Last week, state Senator Paula Hicks-Hudson (D-Toledo) issued the following statement on Senate Bill 111, her recently introduced legislation to eliminate and ease barriers for farmers in urban settings and promote the advancement of urban […]