Michelle Rivera

Reporter · Cleveland, OH

Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.

5 stories from Michelle Rivera in West Chester

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Merrell waterproof hiking boots 40% off at Nordstrom Rack: ‘They stood up to the test’

Looking for a quality pair of boots that can last up against the elements?

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Bill Belichick reacts to reported Jordon Hudson breakup

Bill Belichick didn’t mince words Monday when a reporter asked him about reports he and Jordon Hudson had broken up.

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Northeast Ohio gas prices drop 24 cents, but remain well above year-ago levels

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Northeast Ohio drivers are getting some relief at the pump, with gas prices falling 24 cents over the past week to $4.19 per gallon, AAA East Central reported Monday.

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Two longtime roommates need an accessible home. Disability advocates say Lyndhurst is standing in the way

LYNDHURST, Ohio -- Tina Beris and Geraldine White have shared a home for nearly 15 years. Now, as they seek to move together into a one-story Lyndhurst house that can accommodate their mobility needs, a dispute over proposed renovations has left that move in limbo.

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Executive producer of popular talk show dead at 52 after ‘unfathomable tragedy’

Matthew Wright, a longtime executive producer of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” died on Oct. 30 at age 52 while working remotely in Los Angeles.

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