Virtual Experience: Classic Concerts with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra
March 31, 2020If you’ve been missing the soul-stirring sounds of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra (TSO) during life’s COVID-19 hiatus, WGTE has got your back. Enjoy recorded concerts by the orchestra on Sundays at 6pm through May 17, as part of WGTE Presents: TSO in HD. The series came about after the TSO announced the cancellation of all
NAMI announces virtual support groups during COVID-19 outbreak
March 27, 2020NAMI Greater Toledo has announced that it will continue to offer support groups virtually throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
TARTA in the age of social distancing
March 20, 2020For many Toledoans, public transportation is a necessity. According to a 2015 transportation survey conducted by The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, 19.1% of respondents reported using services from the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) regularly. According to survey respondents, most trips are for medical appointments, shopping and work, with the core demographic including
Women Entrepreneurs to hold first conference
March 10, 2020Women Entrepreneurs with a Purpose hold their first Women’s Conference, Stepping into Success, with keynote speaker Dr. Stacia Pierce. A life coach and motivational speaker, Pierce is the founder and CEO of LifeCoach2Women.com and winner of Oprah Winfrey’s 2010 OWN contest. Stepping into Success will also feature a panel discussion led by Alexis Means of
CANCELED: Womxn of Color Symposium at University of Toledo
March 10, 2020UPDATE: Due to coronavirus concerns, this event has been canceled. Issues and topics that affect women, womxn and femmes at all levels of the University of Toledo will be discussed as part of the third annual Womxn of Color Symposium. With the theme “The Personal is Political,” the event will feature workshops, presentations and more
Lake Erie Bill of Rights ruled unconstitutional
March 10, 2020A federal judge has dealt a blow to Toledo activists’ efforts to protect Lake Erie from environmental catastrophe. Senior U.S. District Judge Jack Zouhary ruled on February 27 that the Lake Erie Bill of Rights was unconstitutional. Passed by Toledo voters in February of 2019, the Bill of Rights was intended to allow private citizens
Fourth Annual Democracy Day at City Council
March 10, 2020Citizens from all walks of life will take advantage of the chance to speak about corporate influence on society at the fourth annual Democracy Day. The event is a yearly public forum held at Toledo City Council Chambers, created as the result of an initiative put to voters in 2018. This year’s topics include the
United Way of Greater Toledo’s 2-1-1 phone line
February 25, 2020On February 11— 2/11— the United Way of Greater Toledo held a number of events in honor of National 2-1-1 Day, to draw attention to its 2-1-1 service for the Toledo area. 2-1-1 is a free, non-emergency phone line where Toledo residents can ask for assistance for connections to help and human service programs throughout
Halim Clinic now offers free dental care
February 11, 2020Since 2017, the Halim Clinic in Holland has offered free medical services to individuals without health insurance. Beginning in October, the Clinic’s free service regimen expanded to include dental care. The clinic, an initiative by Muslim doctors in the Toledo area, has a mission inspired by the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. The Halim Clinic
City of Toledo Receives Grant to fight homelessness
February 11, 2020Toledo facilities that provide housing and assistance to the homeless will be bolstered by a grant given by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City of Toledo has received $3.4 million to be used to aid programs aimed at curbing homelessness. The funds will be distributed to partners in the Glass City,
New Concepts funded to fight addiction
February 11, 2020As part of a continuing effort to combat opioid addiction among minority communities, Lucas County has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The money, part of $12 million the state received to improve access to treatment for individuals throughout Ohio, will fund the Opioid Response