STEPHEN LANGEL
Journalist and Editor
A BIT ABOUT ME
I am a journalist and editor with more than 20 years’ experience covering a wide range of topics for news outlets and non-profits in Washington, D.C., and Cleveland, Ohio.
I have written for the Capitol Hill newspaper Roll Call, national health policy journal Health Affairs, the Cleveland Jewish News, FDANews' Washington Drug Letter, among others. I also reported on stories through numerous television and radio appearances.
I have reported on healthcare legislation, food and drug law, medical device regulations, and environmental protection policy, among other topics. I also covered major events such as President Barack Obama’s first inauguration, State of the Union addresses, and the entirety of the legislative debate over the Affordable Care Act.
Since arriving in Cleveland in 2013, I have used my writing, editing, and communication skills to obtain support for several non-profits. In addition to my work for the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and The Cleveland Orchestra, I also served as Development Director for the NewBridge Cleveland Center for Arts & Technology (NewBridge). NewBridge provides workforce training and arts-based social-emotional learning for low-income adults and youth in Cleveland, Ohio.
I helped NewBridge from an unknown quantity with a questionable reputation to a known and trusted institution. I raised their image and improved their reputation by producing web content and using social media to engage funders and build partnerships. I held meetings with various stakeholder groups throughout the city to address any negative perceptions about the organization and layout a case for our work.
I also secured support and created awareness by obtaining coverage from a variety of outlets, such as The Cleveland Plain Dealer; ideastream, Channel 5 – WEWS; Channel 3 – WKYC; Destination Cleveland; Freshwater Cleveland; CEOs for Cities; and Social Venture Partners Big Bang. Additionally, I got NewBridge featured in United Way Greater Cleveland, and Cleveland Clinic and University Circle Incorporated marketing initiatives.
SUPPORT CONTINUES FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
August 10, 2020
Organizations such as LifeTown Columbus in New Albany, Friendship Circle of Cleveland in Pepper Pike and Milestones Autism Resources in Warrensville Heights are ensuring that children with special needs receive necessary educational support and life skills despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
RECENT STORIES
Cleveland Jewish News and Columbus Jewish News
Pandemic, Racial Justice, and other coverage
SYNAGOGUES CONTINUE FIGHT AGAINST RACISM
July 17, 2020
Jewish congregations in Central and Northeast Ohio are studying institutional racism to be better allies to the Black community, including Jews of color to more effectively fight for racial justice in the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing.
Congregations in Cleveland and Columbus are also contributing to anti-racism work by seeking changes to laws that disproportionately harm Black and other minority Americans and fighting voter suppression in the lead up to the November elections.
JEWS OF COLOR TELL THEIR STORIES TO RAISE AWARENESS, PROMPT ACTION
June 5, 2020
Nearly 300 people came together virtually June 3 to better understand the racism that Jews of color and their families experience. The meeting, Spiritual Solidarity and Public Lament: Hearing the Voices of Jews of Color, featured stories, prayers, and songs, highlighting the struggles and fears that African American Jews face in daily life.
CULTURE, ALUMNI NETWORK IMPORTANT FACTORS IN CHOOSING A LAW SCHOOL
July 16, 2020
Choosing a law school is a monumental decision that can fundamentally change the course of a student’s life. According to leaders at local law schools, the right culture, a strong alumni network, and emphasis on programming that fits the student’s interests can make all the difference.
PHILANTHROPIES TAILOR STRATEGY TO MEET COMMUNITY PANDEMIC NEEDS
June 25, 2020
Philanthropies from Cleveland to Columbus are changing the way they operate to address the unique problems presented by the COVID-19 virus. The moves, including a push toward more virtual programming, are also signs of long-term changes in how these entities operate.
FOURTH GRADER STARTS BLOG TO STAY CONNECTED DURING QUARANTINE
April 6, 2020
Cailey Zelwin is a fourth grader at Parkside Elementary School in Solon, who like other children throughout Northeast Ohio, is quarantined in her home. She’s bored, missing school and her friends, and looking for a way to connect.
PORTFOLIO OF CLEVELAND ARTICLES
PROFILES OF LEADING MEDICAL RESEARCHERS
May 15, 2020
Alzheimer’s disease, with its slow descent into mental, emotional and psychological oblivion, is perhaps one of the most feared diseases of the 21st century. To Marc I. Diamond, MD, a neurologist and the David Clayson Professor of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine, it’s also one of the most fertile areas for translational research.
FRESHWATER CLEVELAND COVERAGE OF NEWBRIDGE
November 1, 2016
Last Friday at Cleveland Metropolitan School District's East Professional Center, NewBridge – Cleveland's unique center for art and technology, held a graduation ceremony for five of its workforce training classes including its phlebotomy, pharmacy technician and hospital nursing assistant programs.
PORTFOLIO OF WASHINGTON, D.C. ARTICLES
SUPREME COURT JUSTICES SKEPTICAL OF PLAINTIFF’S STAND ON CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP
November 10, 2009
Attorneys representing the plaintiff Melinda Friend in her suit against Hertz Corp. had a tough time today convincing U.S. Supreme Court justices to adopt their test to establish where a corporation has its “principal place of business.”
ROLL CALL ARTICLES
MONEY ISN’T EVERYTHING — IT’S THE ONLY THING
September 17, 2009
Health care reform is a veritable financial mine field, with everyone involved in the debate expressing concerns about the costs and effects of reform on the federal deficit.
SENIORS HAVE A LOT AT STAKE IN HEALTH DEBATE
July 16, 2009
President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders are making the programs that seniors rely on — Medicare and Medicaid — a focal point for their attempts to reform the nation’s health care system ...
FIGHT OVER BLAGOJEVICH NOMINATION TAKES RACIAL TURN
December 30, 2008
Embattled Gov. Rod Blagojevich's (D) surprising decision to name a successor to the open Senate seat vacated by President-elect Barack Obama took on racial tones Tuesday as Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.) promised to take up the appointees case on the Hill as an issue of racial equality.
TAKING AIM AT ENTITLEMENTS
September 10, 2008
Congress is likely to make changes next year to both Medicare and Social Security, but the scope of those changes will depend on whether Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) or Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) wins the White House.
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