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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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A photo of John Patterson Green, considered by many to be the Father of Labor Day.
Posted inBusiness, News

Father of Labor Day was Black lawmaker from Cleveland

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins September 1, 2023October 18, 2024
Students are in a circle reading at Good Beginnings, a child care center in Maple Heights.
Posted inBusiness, News

Staffing shortage has child care centers turning away families

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins August 28, 2023October 18, 2024
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb speaks to a news reporter. Behind him, FirstEnergy Stadium's name is beginning to come down off the building.
Posted inNews

Issue 1 victory lap and People’s Budget cage match (Weekly Chatter)

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterOlivera Perkins, Economics ReporterAmy Morona, Higher Education ReporterStephanie Casanova, Criminal Justice Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele, Olivera Perkins, Amy Morona and Stephanie Casanova August 14, 2023August 20, 2024
Heather Malone in her yard at the Euclid Beach Mobile Home park in Cleveland. She is among the more than 120 families who must move to make way for the expansion of Cleveland Metroparks' Euclid Beach Park. She is sitting on a bench with a colorful cushion and is surrounded by flowers and other greenery.
Posted inBusiness, Government, News

Euclid Beach Mobile Home park helped Heather Malone stay sober; sad to leave

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins July 27, 2023October 18, 2024
Anthony Beard outside his home at the Euclid Beach Mobile Home park in Cleveland. The Western Reserve Land Conservancy intends to close Euclid Beach Mobile Home park in the summer of 2024. The nonprofit will then give the land to Cleveland Metroparks, which will use it to upgrade and redevelop Euclid Beach Park into a major recreational attraction. Beard is among the residents fighting to keep their affordable housing near Lake Erie.
Posted inBusiness, Government, News

Euclid Beach Mobile Home park resident Anthony Beard still fighting for his home

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins July 19, 2023October 18, 2024
Carol McClain and her grandson, Aaron Kelly, 12, in front of their home at the Euclid Beach Mobile Home park in Cleveland. They are among the more than 120 families who must move to make way for the expansion of Cleveland Metroparks' Euclid Beach Park.
Posted inBusiness, Government, News

Euclid Beach Mobile Home park was supposed to be Carol McClain’s forever home

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins July 14, 2023October 18, 2024
The Euclid Beach Mobile Home Community in Cleveland's North Collinwood neighborhood. Residents should find out in the coming weeks how much of $6.2 million of a new grant earmarked to close the park will actually go to residents to relocate to new homes.The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation made the grant to the Western Reserve Land Conservancy, which owns the park.
Posted inBusiness, Government, News

Euclid Beach Mobile Home park residents still await relocation offers 

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins July 11, 2023October 18, 2024
Mikael Ellis works four jobs, which have become his collective Side Hustle. He said working at gay businesses deepens his connection with the queer community.
Posted inBusiness

Mikael Ellis works four jobs focused on the LGBTQ+ community: Side Hustle

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins June 30, 2023October 18, 2024
A sign in front of the Euclid Beach Mobile Home park, which is slated to close next year.
Posted inBusiness, Government, News

Euclid Beach Mobile Home park debate: affordable housing vs. major redevelopment project

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins June 21, 2023October 18, 2024
Posted inNews

PR training at City Hall, three-way Cleveland clerk race, unions push against Issue 1 (Weekly Chatter)

Avatar photoOlivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Mark Naymik and Olivera Perkins June 19, 2023August 20, 2024

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