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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 Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research handles complaints about housing discrimination in Greater Cleveland. It also trains area landlords about federal housing law and advocates for tenants.
Posted inNews

Cleveland Fair Housing Center fights DOGE cuts in class action suit

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins March 13, 2025March 13, 2025
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Why Cleveland groups are boycotting Target as part of a national effort to protest companies that have dropped DEI programs

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins March 12, 2025March 12, 2025
The Aerozone job fair will be held at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. This photo shows one of the blue and green CLE signs at the airport.
Posted inBusiness

Aerozone job fair will feature employers with good-paying jobs

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins March 7, 2025March 9, 2025
Cleveland Metroparks is hiring for 1,000 spring and summer jobs at various locations. A job fair will be held March 15 at Stillwater Place, which is part of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
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Cleveland Metroparks is hiring for 1,000 spring and summer jobs

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins March 6, 2025March 5, 2025
Accountant Omelia Thorton is in a classroom conducting a tax preparers' training for students seated in front of computers. The preparers will offer free tax prep services.
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Tax help and tips for working people in Greater Cleveland

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins February 28, 2025February 28, 2025
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Cleveland’s Fair Employment Wage Board wants to make sure workers get ‘the fairness they deserve’

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins February 27, 2025February 26, 2025
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Why this Cleveland baker sells a finicky French cookie with a name most people mispronounce

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins February 23, 2025February 23, 2025
A woman in a black hat holds a cup of mac and cheese for customers to sample.
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For Alia Edwards, it started with comfort food and turned into MacAttack

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins February 23, 2025February 21, 2025
A woman scoops out some body butter for a customer to sample.
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Andrea Catlin aims to create an ‘emotional wellness experience’ with her body care line

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins February 23, 2025February 21, 2025
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Fairfax Market eliminated a food desert. Local entrepreneurs say it’s also helping grow their businesses

Olivera Perkins, Economics Reporter by Olivera Perkins February 20, 2025February 23, 2025

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