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No cash for collection at church? Text it instead

Jun 13, 2016
As people carry less cash, churches are turning to tech to bring in donations.
Worshippers at First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland can donate by swiping a card at this small giving kiosk.
Afi Scruggs for Marketplace

Cleveland small businesses hope to cash in on Gay Games

Aug 8, 2014
Gay Games 9 visitors are expected to bring $40 million to the Cleveland area.

African-American hair salons spur 'creative commerce'

Jul 24, 2013
Bootstrap entrepreneurs sell their goods wherever they can, including hair salons and barber shops.

Family members as property

Feb 7, 2013
Commentator Afi-Odelia Scruggs contemplates her great-great-grandfather as someone's 'personal property.'