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Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter

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Economics Reporter (she/her)
Economics is often thought of as a lofty topic, but it shouldn’t be. My goal is to offer a street-level view of economics. My focus is on how the economy affects the lives of Greater Clevelanders. My areas of coverage include jobs, housing, entrepreneurship, unions, wealth inequality and pocketbook issues such as inflation.

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Explore this map of some of Cleveland’s historic Black churches 

Mary Ellen Huesken, Copy EditorOlivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Mary Ellen Crowley Huesken and Olivera Perkins July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

Discover some of the architecture and history of Cleveland’s Black churches, many of which congregations are trying to preserve.

This photo shows a meter on the side of a building.
Posted inBusiness

Here’s how to apply for a free air conditioner and help for paying your summer utility bills 

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins June 26, 2025June 27, 2025
A church service on a recent Sunday at Liberty Hill Baptist Church on Euclid Avenue in the Fairfax neighborhood. Like many of Cleveland's historic Black churches, the congregation has had to raise money for expensive repairs.
Posted inCommunity Reporting

How a $5 million fund could help Cleveland’s Black churches preserve their historic buildings 

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins June 23, 2025June 30, 2025
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Shiloh, Cleveland’s oldest Black Baptist church, continues to serve the Central neighborhood

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
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Hearing God, East Mt. Zion Baptist Church stays in Fairfax to serve the community

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
Sister Bertha Banks plays the piano during a Sunday service at Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood.
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Liberty Hill Baptist Church aims to be a light for the Fairfax neighborhood and beyond

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins June 23, 2025June 23, 2025
The City of Cleveland is holding a job and resource fair June 4 at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. This photo shows aisles of food at the food bank's Rydzewski Family Market.
Posted inGovernment

This job and resource fair at the Greater Cleveland Food Bank aims to give people ‘a sustainable future’

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins May 30, 2025May 30, 2025
Maurice Bogard Jr., who became an electrician apprentice as part of the Built Environment Collaborative stands with his family and President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill at the White House. The carpeting is blue and the walls yellow.
Posted inBusiness

A $10 million initiative is helping Clevelanders find good-paying jobs. How one man went from dead-end gigs to electrician apprentice

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins May 21, 2025May 20, 2025
The Cuyahoga County HHS Resource Fair at Estabrook Rec Center in March. The photo shows three women around a table in a gym. Flyers and other materials are on the table.
Posted inGovernment

Find out about jobs, sign up your kids for summer activities at Cuyahoga County resource fair

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins May 9, 2025May 9, 2025
An employee at work at Jergens Inc., a manufacturing company in Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood. He works at a machine with a computer monitor and other electronics.
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How tariffs are impacting Greater Cleveland: A tale of two companies

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins May 9, 2025May 9, 2025

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