Regional Economy

Fran DiDonato's social media reporting of the RNC
Fresh Water publisher Fran DiDonato tweets what she sees at the RNC.
Mark Oprea's social media reporting of the RNC
A roundup of Mark Oprea's observations during the RNC, from Little Italy to the Q.
Doug Guth's social media reporting of the RNC
A roundup of Guth's social media reports throughout the RNC, both on the street and in the Q.
Bob Perkoski's social media photos of the RNC
A collection of RNC moments caught by our managing photographer Bob Perkoski.
First Person: reflecting on a successful RNC in Cleveland
There was a lot to take in during the RNC last week, from unique participants to a party-like atmosphere. Senior Fresh Water contributor Karin Connelly Rice shares her impressions of the event and how it played out in the 216.
Karin Connelly Rice's social media reporting of the RNC
Here is a rundown of Rice's social media reports on Facebook and Twitter throughout the RNC last week.
A quiet ending to the 2016 RNC
Social media roundup: the final day of the RNC in Cleveland brought soaring temperatures yet a mellower crowd to Public Square and East 4th Street.
Chaos on the street, cat calls in the crowd at Q on night three
Social media roundup: after tensions escalated, then fell, last night at the Q provided its own kind of controlled chaos. The Fresh Water team witnessed it all.
Tempers rise as flag burns
Once again, a quiet start to Wednesday at the RNC. But as the temperatures rose so did tempers, resulting police orders to disperse.
Last night was full of tension, excitement on the streets and in the Q
Tensions between protest groups and police rose to a new level last night, but everything was brought under control. Fresh Water was on the streets and in the Q as voting Trump in as the republican candidate started.
A moody Tuesday at the RNC
Social media roundup: Tuesday morning, people were mingling about and enjoying the entertainment. By the afternoon, many protest groups had taken over Public Square. Then calm resumed.
Sunday at the RNC
Cleveland is humming with good vibes the weekend before the RNC kicks off, and security is in full force.
Saturday at the RNC
Today, managing editor @erin__obrien heads to downtown to see what's happening; the latest links to road closures and security; live music at RTA stations; and options for those avoiding downtown this week.
Today's RNC observations
Managing editor Erin O'Brien is already roaming downtown's streets, looking for signs the Republican National Convention is in town.
Underfoot: polishing up for the RNC