Jacobs Field a money maker for whom in Cleveland fears arise
In Cleveland the new $461 million publicly funded stadium complex supports a booming Indians franchise and downtown revival. But critics warn public subsidies strain budgets while schools, housing, and jobs lag. The piece contrasts rising gate receipts and luxurious seating with persistent poverty and racial inequities in the city.
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