Adrian Ma
Adrian Ma is a business reporter and recovering law clerk for ideastream in Cleveland. Since making the switch from law to journalism, he's reported on how New York's helicopter tour industry is driving residents nuts, why competition is heating up among Ohio realtors, and the controlled-chaos of economist speed-dating. Previously, he was a producer at WNYC News. His work has also aired on NPR's Planet Money, and Marketplace. In 2017, the Association of Independents in Radio designated him a New Voices Scholar, an award recognizing new talent in public media. Some years ago, he worked in a ramen shop.
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Typically, the scheme works like this: you get a call from someone claiming to be with the IRS, who then claims that you owe a bunch of money. "They tell you that you didn't pay taxes or you didn't file on time, and there's a warrant out for you," said Sheryl Harris, Director of Cuyahoga County's Department of Consumer Affairs, which is holding a series of events this week aimed at spreading awareness of various scams. "They're really scary calls." -
For people who work indoors, snow, ice, and subfreezing temperatures are often nothing more than an inconvenience. But for construction companies and… -
Thyra Chaney loves movies. Like, really loves them.“I love the dialogue. I love the production,” she says. “I love every single thing about it.”Ask… -
Construction was among the industries that saw the most job growth in Ohio last year, according to state employment data published Wednesday by the U.S.… -
The Cleveland Indians’ decision to remove Chief Wahoo from their uniforms starting in 2019 is drawing a range of commentary from fans, advocates and even… -
For the fifth year in a row, the number of unionized workers in Ohio remained relatively stable, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of… -
As negotiations over the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) enter their sixth round this week, some Ohio business owners are worried the U.S.… -
Manufacturing jobs may be declining, but at least two Northeast Ohio industries are expected to buck the trend in 2018.That's according to Jacob Duritsky,… -
Home sales in Ohio are at their highest level since the Great Recession. That's according to a new report from Ohio Association of Realtors (OAR). -
The Cleveland Browns' losing streak isn't just taking a toll on fan morale. Businesses that sell team merchandise say they're also feeling the pain. Johnny Mirza, who manages Playball Sports and Fashion in Downtown Cleveland, and sells everything from replica jerseys to Browns-themed baby clothes, said sales of the team's merch are down about 15 percent compared to last season. But he's hopeful that'll change when the team starts winning...eventually.
