Jen Bellissimo and Drew Parker – Reporting Public Policy

Reporting Public Policy

A Reporting Project of the Kent State University School of Media and Journalism

Jen Bellissimo and Drew Parker October 19, 2013July 17, 2015 0 Comments cuyahoga valley national park, government shutdown, peninsula

Local economies feel impact of shutdown

October’s government shut down affected various communities throughout the country. In her story, Drew Parker describes the economic impact felt

Jen Bellissimo and Drew Parker October 5, 2013November 12, 2013 0 Comments Education, Kent, kent city schools, ohio, reading, third grade reading guarantee

Ohio reading standard threatens retentions

The “Third Grade Reading Guarantee” is in effect this school year. In this video, TV2 Reporter Jen Bellissimo reports how

Jen Bellissimo and Drew Parker September 26, 2013September 29, 2013 0 Comments City Development, Community, davey tree, davey tree expert company, downtown kent, kent, landscaping, panini's, Portage County

City plans $35,000 landscaping project downtown

During last week’s council meeting, the city of Kent approved a $35,000 landscaping project on the corner of Haymaker Parkway

Jen Bellissimo and Drew Parker September 15, 2013October 13, 2013 0 Comments City Development, Community, Kent

University Plaza strives to compete with downtown expansions

[rpavideo]team7project1[/rpavideo] Video by Jen Bellissimo Story by Drew Parker Over the past few years, area residents have witnessed an evolution

Meet the Neighbors

Jen Bellissimo and Drew Parker September 11, 2013November 12, 2013 0 Comments Kent

Ward 3

Ward 3 is a mixed residential and business area located on the south side of Kent. As the city’s downtown