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Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter

Author Archives: Olivera Perkins

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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An exterior view of the the Huntington bank branch at 11623 Buckeye Road in Cleveland's Buckeye–Shaker neighborhood.
Posted inBusiness

Huntington Bank withdraws application to close Buckeye Road branch

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins February 5, 2024October 18, 2024
It's tax season. Free tax prep help is available for people earning roughly $60,000 or less.
Posted inBusiness

Free tax prep help available in Greater Cleveland 

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins January 31, 2024October 18, 2024
Dr. Regennia Williams sits in front of paintings at the Western Reserve Historical Society.
Posted inNews

Cleveland one of several cities tapped to participate in national effort to preserve Black history

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins January 26, 2024July 17, 2024
Valley Ford Truck technicians hold yellow and black "On Strike" signs in front of the dealership.
Posted inBusiness

Union membership growth in Ohio flat in 2023

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins January 25, 2024October 18, 2024
Posted inBusiness

‘Scabby the Rat’ inflatable is more than a union prop 

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins January 24, 2024October 18, 2024
An exterior view of the the Huntington bank branch at 11623 Buckeye Road in Cleveland's Buckeye–Shaker neighborhood.
Posted inBusiness

Huntington bank to close Buckeye Road branch, citing concern over neighborhood crime

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins January 15, 2024October 18, 2024
Technicians and other striking workers at Valley Ford Truck stand near the dealership with picket signs.
Posted inBusiness, Government

Valley Ford Truck workers still on strike

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins January 12, 2024October 18, 2024
Photo of a green calculator with the word, MONEY, on the screen. Supporters could get a $15 minimum wage in Ohio on the November ballot.
Posted inBusiness

Campaign to raise state minimum wage to $15 says it’s on target to make November ballot

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins January 5, 2024October 18, 2024
Photo shows a pile of one dollar bills. Ohio's minimum wage will increase to $10.45 on Jan. 1
Posted inBusiness

Ohio’s minimum wage will increase to $10.45 on Jan. 1 

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins December 29, 2023October 18, 2024
A Teddy Bear sits on a kitchen counter of a mobile home under demolition at the Euclid Beach Mobile Home park in Cleveland.
Posted inBusiness, Government

The Wrap Up: Demolition underway at Euclid Beach Mobile Home park as residents receive buyout packages and move out

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins December 28, 2023October 18, 2024

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