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STAFF HERE GRANDRAPIDS WRITER
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GRAND RAPIDS STAFF WRITER
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.
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.
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Kent County Parks Launches ‘Nature Neighbors’ Initiative
News Summary The Kent County Parks Department has introduced ‘Nature Neighbors,’ a program promoting outdoor engagement through affordable nature-based activities. In partnership with the Blandford...

Grand Rapids to Host Acclaimed Mandolinist Brian Oberlin
News Summary Grand Rapids will welcome mandolin virtuoso Brian Oberlin and his band Full Cord for a live performance at SpeakEZ Lounge in spring 2025....

Man Pleads No Contest to Second-Degree Murder in Wife’s Death
News Summary Mark Casterman has pleaded no contest to second-degree murder for the death of his wife, Melissa, following a tragic incident on US-31. Casterman...

Grand Rapids to Transform UICA Building into Coworking Space
News Summary Grand Rapids will soon see the redevelopment of the former Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) into a coworking hub. Supported by over...

MDOT Announces Rehabilitation Project for I-96 in Grand Rapids
News Summary The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to begin a major rehabilitation project on I-96, investing $3 million to enhance a 3-mile...

Jurors Deadlocked in Christopher Schurr Murder Trial
News Summary Jurors in the Christopher Schurr murder trial have reached a deadlock after 10 hours of deliberation, leaving the future of the case uncertain....

Burger King Faces Lawsuit Over Whopper Size Misrepresentation
News Summary Burger King is under legal scrutiny for allegedly misleading customers about the size of its Whopper. Filed in Miami, the lawsuit claims that...

Disney’s Financial Outlook for This Quarter
News Summary Disney is set to release its fiscal second-quarter earnings report this Wednesday, and analysts are closely tracking the impacts on its streaming service...

WeightWatchers Files for Bankruptcy to Tackle Major Debt
News Summary WeightWatchers, now WW International, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid $1.5 billion debt and declining membership. The restructuring aims to keep operations normal...

Communication Breakdown Causes Chaos at Newark Airport
News Summary On April 28, Newark Liberty International Airport experienced severe disruptions due to a communication failure between air traffic controllers and aircraft. This incident...