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.

2 stories from Michelle Rivera in Akron

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DJs to play tunes at 70+ polling sites around Cleveland, Akron in bid to bolster voter turnout

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A national nonpartisan organization hopes to turn the polls into a party this year by bringing local DJs to more than 70 voting locations across the Cleveland and Akron areas on Election Day.

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Bridgestone opens $3M Bandag retread tire training center in Akron

AKRON, Ohio – Bridgestone Americas has opened a new $3 million Bandag Training Center at its Akron campus.

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