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STAFF HERE GRANDRAPIDS WRITER
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The GRAND RAPIDS STAFF WRITER represents the experienced team at <a href="https://HEREGrandRapids.com">HEREGrandRapids.com</a>, your go-to source for actionable local news and information in Grand Rapids, Kent County, and beyond. Specializing in "news you can use," we cover essential topics like product reviews for personal and business needs, local business directories, politics, real estate trends, neighborhood insights, and state news affecting the area—with deep expertise drawn from years of dedicated reporting and strong community input, including local press releases and business updates.
We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as ArtPrize, Festival of the Arts, and World of Winter.
Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Grand Rapids Community Foundation, plus leading businesses in furniture, healthcare, and technology that power the local economy such as Steelcase, Spectrum Health, and Meijer.
As part of the broader HERE network, including <a href="https://HEREDetroitMI.com">HEREDetroitMI.com</a>, <a href="https://HERENorthville.com">HERENorthville.com</a>, <a href="https://HERENovi.com">HERENovi.com</a>, and <a href="https://HEREPlymouth.com">HEREPlymouth.com</a>, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Michigan's dynamic landscape.
We deliver top reporting on high-value events such as ArtPrize, Festival of the Arts, and World of Winter.
Our coverage extends to key organizations like the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Grand Rapids Community Foundation, plus leading businesses in furniture, healthcare, and technology that power the local economy such as Steelcase, Spectrum Health, and Meijer.
As part of the broader HERE network, including <a href="https://HEREDetroitMI.com">HEREDetroitMI.com</a>, <a href="https://HERENorthville.com">HERENorthville.com</a>, <a href="https://HERENovi.com">HERENovi.com</a>, and <a href="https://HEREPlymouth.com">HEREPlymouth.com</a>, we provide comprehensive, credible insights into Michigan's dynamic landscape.
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Grand Rapids Honoring MF DOOM with Special Menu
News Summary Harmony Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, MI is launching a special month-long menu to honor the late rapper MF DOOM. Chef Gabe Araujo...

Mercantile Bank Reports Strong Financial Results for Q3
News Summary Mercantile Bank Corp. (MBWM) announced a net income of $23.8 million for the third quarter, surpassing expectations with earnings per share of $1.46....

Halloween Preparations Underway in West Michigan
News Summary As Halloween approaches, families in West Michigan are getting ready for festive activities and trick-or-treating on October 31. Local governments are setting official...

Grand Rapids Launches Free Health Clinic for Students
News Summary Grand Rapids Community College has opened HealthBar, a free health clinic for students aiming to enhance healthcare accessibility on campus. Led by Clinical...

Local Band The Local Commuters to Release Debut EP
News Summary The Local Commuters, a Grand Rapids-based band, will release their debut EP titled ‘Tired of Everything’ and perform live at SpeakEZ Lounge. Blending...

Serious Federal Charges Filed Against Grand Rapids Man
News Summary James Steven Cleland, a 52-year-old from Kent County, faces federal charges for plotting to use Molotov Cocktails to burn businesses in Grand Rapids....

Grand Rapids to Construct New Resident Physician Living Center
News Summary Corewell Health has announced plans to build the Karl and Patricia Betz Resident Physician Living Center in Grand Rapids. This six-floor housing complex...

Lawsuit Filed After MiG-23 Air Show Crash in Michigan
News Summary Daniel Filer, owner of a MiG-23 plane, has filed a lawsuit against a passenger involved in a crash during an air show in...

Michigan Enacts Tax Exemptions for Workers
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a law exempting tips, overtime pay, and Social Security income from Michigan’s income tax for 2026-2028. The law...

Woman Wins Powerball Jackpot Using AI for Number Selection
News Summary Tammy Carvey, a 45-year-old woman from Wyandotte, Michigan, has won a $100,000 Powerball jackpot after using artificial intelligence technology to pick her numbers....