[kaltura-widget uiconfid=”29001711″ entryid=”0_13kvdgnm” responsive=”true” hoveringControls=”false” width=”100%” height=”56.25%” /] Big changes are coming to Cleveland’s MetroHealth campus in the form of a new hospital.
Anchor Intro: Kent State has always depended on student scholarships, alumni services, and student and university support. But who is responsible for putting these things together and where do they operate from? TV2 Reporter Chip Reid has more. [bbrvideo]BBR_Reid_S7_Advancement[/bbrvideo] Since November of last year, the intersection of Lincoln and Summit Streets have seen this field of dirt turn into a three story frame. By this December, Kent State’s building for institutional advancement will be complete. “It’s one of the major…
ANCHOR: As Kent continues to grow and develop, many buildings are getting a new makeover and a new identity, like the Kent city hall that was recently sold for such a good price it has Kent officials scrambling to get out now. Tv2 reporter Alexandrea Rehner has more on the story. [bbrvideo]BBR_S3_REHNER_CITYHALLRELOCATE2[/bbrvideo] REPORTER: Last Wednesday night City Manager, Dave Ruller led the proposals at the council meeting for the location of the temporary city hall. After selling the current city…
The real world might celebrate St. Patrick’s day on March 17, but the college scene in Kent gets their celebration started a little early. Students go out for what they call “Fake Patty’s Day” the Saturday before. With this celebration going on, Lexi Walters tells us what the campus police will be doing in preparation. Take a look [bbrvideo]BBR_Walters_S3_StPattys[/bbrvideo] NAT SOUND Here, is a relatively quiet College street on a weekday. This street is just yards away from Kent State’s…
One of the many complaints from Kent State students is that there is constant construction on campus. That will not be changing anytime soon as a huge construction project that has been in planning for over ten years is scheduled to begin this summer. Reporter Rex Smith has the story. [bbrvideo]BBR_SMITH_S2_HEADACHE[/bbrvideo] <Reporter> Summit Street currently looks completely normal, but that will be changing this summer when a two-year construction plan called the Summit Street Project begins. Phase one of the…
[bbrvideo]BBR_Reid_S1_Energy[/bbrvideo], [Anchor Intro] Now for some things the university is doing to reduce energy use and cost, here’s Chip Reid.
[bbrvideo]BBR_SMITH_P4_SUMMIT[/bbrvideo] Construction is coming to Summit Street this summer when the first phase of a two-year project begins. During the construction, only one lane of east bound traffic will be open. This project is projected to be completed in 2017 as most of the work will be done when it is warm enough outside to lay concrete. The construction will extend from the intersection of Summit and Lincoln to the intersection of Summit and Loop Road. Work will be done…
[bbrvideo]BBR_SMITH_P3_CONSTRUCTION[/bbrvideo] Phase one of a two-year remodeling project of Summit Street will begin this summer once it warms up outside. The purpose of this lengthy project that began planning in 2006 is to reduce congestion and accidents on Summit Street. The project will extend from the intersection of Lincoln and Summit all the way to the intersection of Summit and Loop Road. Roundabouts will replace two intersections while bike lanes and two non-intersection crosswalks will be added. Phase one of…
In Kent, Ohio business has never been better for Kent State University, with two new multi-million dollar buildings in the works to accommodate growing academic needs. While this expansion may be positive for the university, some students and surrounding community members are less than happy with the construction’s consequences. Michael Lopick is here to tell us more… [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S8_LOPICK_HOUSES[/bbrvideo] To some, the constant construction just outside Kent State University’s campus is the sound of progress, but for others…
Kent State’s expansion of its campus has locals fearful that their house may be bought out. Tyler Trill has more. [bbrvideo width=”475″]BBR_S5_Trill_Lincoln[/bbrvideo] Fences are beginning to become a part of the neighborhood on South Lincoln Street in Kent. The fencing marks off the future homes for the architecture building and an alumni relations headquarters. “They’re coming closer,” Judy Smith, Lincoln Street resident said. “I think there’s about four properties that they do not have.” Smith owns two houses on the…