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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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Michigan Governor Announces $1.49 Million in Grants for Local Businesses
News Summary Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has unveiled $1.49 million in grants for 63 local businesses under the state’s ‘Match on Main’ program. This initiative...

SanDisk Cancels $55 Billion Semiconductor Project in Michigan
News Summary The planned $55 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility by SanDisk in Mundy Township, Michigan, has been canceled due to significant uncertainty surrounding federal economic...

Grand Rapids Public Schools Announces Staffing Cuts
News Summary Grand Rapids Public Schools is eliminating 25 positions across various departments in response to budget constraints. This decision follows the approval of a...

Grand Rapids Appoints New Emergency Manager
News Summary Grand Rapids has hired Benjamin Rance as the new emergency manager, replacing Allison Farole. Rance brings over a decade of federal emergency management...

Tragic Hit-and-Run Claims Life in Grand Rapids
News Summary A hit-and-run incident in Grand Rapids has led to the death of 49-year-old Bruce Moore. The crash occurred on northbound US-131, resulting in...

Forward Benjamin Pouliot Commits to Grand Valley State University
News Summary Benjamin Pouliot, a standout forward for the Soo Eagles, has committed to play collegiate hockey at Grand Valley State University. After a stellar...

Michigan Hosts Largest Military Exercise: Northern Strike 2023
News Summary From August 2 to August 16, 2023, Michigan will host the Northern Strike military exercise, the largest of its kind sponsored by the...

Michigan and Western Michigan to Play Historic Game in Germany
News Summary The University of Michigan and Western Michigan University will kick off the 2026 college football season with a groundbreaking game in Frankfurt, Germany....

Protests Erupt in Grand Rapids Against ICE Actions
News Summary In Grand Rapids, two members of GR Rapid Response to ICE were arrested during a protest outside an ICE office. The peaceful demonstration...

Vandalism Surge Hits Kent County Businesses
News Summary Kent County, Michigan is experiencing a troubling rise in vandalism, particularly graffiti tagging, affecting many local businesses. Significant impacts have been reported along...