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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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The ArtCraft building at the corner of Superior Avenue and East 25th Street in Cleveland. The building, which has housed artists’ studios for more than three decades, is slated to become the police headquartersPhoto taken Dec. 1, 2022
Posted inBusiness, Government, News

Creating affordable artists’ workspaces in Greater Cleveland focus of meeting

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins April 10, 2023October 18, 2024
Posted inBusiness

Call center staffed by the visually impaired providing crucial help to Ohioans 

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins April 5, 2023October 18, 2024
Posted inBusiness

Side Hustle: Lakewood couple creates vegan ‘beef’ jerky called ‘Pleather’ 

Olivera Perkins, Economics ReporterJeff Haynes, Multimedia Director by Olivera Perkins and Jeff Haynes March 31, 2023August 22, 2023
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Weekly Chatter: No-bid lobbying contract, scooter city, senior protesters

Avatar photoOlivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Mark Naymik and Olivera Perkins March 27, 2023March 27, 2023
M-PAC is one of 29 organizations getting grants from the Cleveland Neighborhood Safety Fund’s first round of $1 million. The city announced the creation of the fund in October in response to an uptick of violence in Cleveland , especially among youth and young adults.
Posted inBusiness, Government

This is what Greater Cleveland’s economy looks like during the pandemic recovery

Olivera Perkins, Economics ReporterApril Urban, Director, Research + Impact by Olivera Perkins and April Urban March 21, 2023October 18, 2024
Posted inBusiness

IRS audits low-income taxpayers more often than wealthier peers, study finds

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins March 10, 2023March 15, 2023
Posted inBusiness

REI Co-op workers at Cleveland-area store vote to join union

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins March 3, 2023October 18, 2024
Posted inBusiness

Side Hustle: Robert Johnson, Jr., The Line Dance King

Olivera Perkins, Economics ReporterJeff Haynes, Multimedia Director by Olivera Perkins and Jeff Haynes February 24, 2023August 22, 2023
Photo illustration showing income tax folder and calculator.
Posted inBusiness

It’s tax season, and this local organization wants to help you file your taxes

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins February 8, 2023April 13, 2023
Cleveland City Council President Blaine Griffin speaks with an attendee at a news conference near Shaker Square.
Posted inWeekly Chatter

Weekly Chatter: Campaign fundraising, watching ShotSpotter and the unemployment trend

Avatar photoNick Castele, Government ReporterOlivera Perkins, Economics ReporterAmy Morona, Higher Education Reporter by Mark Naymik, Nick Castele, Olivera Perkins and Amy Morona February 6, 2023February 5, 2023

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