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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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Man Pleads Guilty in Safe Storage Violation Case
News Summary Darius Guy has pleaded guilty to a Safe Storage Violation and Infliction of Serious Impairment of a Body Function after his nephew accidentally...

Elegance Wigs to Close Its Doors After 30 Years in Grand Rapids
News Summary Elegance Wigs, a long-standing wig retailer in Downtown Grand Rapids, is set to close after over 30 years of service. Owned by Yong...

Stabbing Attack at Walmart in Traverse City Injures Eleven
News Summary On July 26, 2025, a random stabbing attack at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, left eleven people injured. The suspect, Bradford James...

Traverse City Man Arrested for Stabbing 11 at Walmart
News Summary On July 27, a 42-year-old man from Afton, Michigan, was arrested for allegedly stabbing 11 people randomly at a Walmart in Traverse City....

Bill Huizenga Declines Senate Run, Clearing Path for Mike Rogers
News Summary Republican Representative Bill Huizenga has announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, effectively paving the way for former Rep....

Tornado Touches Down in Deckerville, Michigan
News Summary A tornado struck Deckerville, Michigan, Saturday evening, confirmed by the National Weather Service. No serious injuries were reported, but damage assessed include a...

University of Michigan to Open 2026 Season in Germany
News Summary The University of Michigan Football program will kick off its 2026 season against Western Michigan at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany, marking...

T-Rex Fest Returns to Grand Rapids After Long Hiatus
News Summary The T-Rex Fest is back in Grand Rapids after a 13-year break, taking place at The Pyramid Scheme from July 25 to 27....

Homeless Man Sentenced for Possession of Stolen Mail
News Summary Sergey Nydam, a homeless man in Grand Rapids, has received a three-year federal prison sentence for possessing stolen mail, including a check valued...

Grand Rapids Area Secures $78.9 Million for Housing Developments
News Summary Three major housing developments in the Grand Rapids area have been granted a total of $78.9 million in loans by the Michigan State...