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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.

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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...

Grand Rapids Educators Join National Protest for Public Education

News Summary On March 19, 2025, educators, parents, and students in Grand Rapids participated in a ‘walk-in’ protest at Union High School, highlighting concerns over...

Steven J. Triezenberg Appointed Interim President of GRCC

News Summary Steven J. Triezenberg has been appointed as the interim president of Grand Rapids Community College, effective May 12, 2023. His appointment follows the...

Jenison High School’s ‘Once Upon a Time’ Prom Captivates Students

News Summary On May 3, 2025, Jenison High School hosted its prom themed ‘Once Upon a Time’ at New Vintage Place in Grand Rapids, drawing...

Pop Evil Embarks on National Tour with New Album

News Summary Pop Evil, the Michigan-based alternative hard rock band, has kicked off their national tour in support of their latest album, ‘What Remains.’ The...

Grand Rapids Unveils Designs for New $38 Million Elementary School

News Summary Grand Rapids Public Schools has unveiled designs for a new $38 million elementary school at the site of Aberdeen Academy, expected to open...

Grand Rapids Commemorates 50 Years since Fall of Saigon

News Summary Grand Rapids will honor the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon with two cultural events on May 7 and May 9, 2025....