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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.
Posts

Michigan’s Cannabis Market Faces Significant Slowdown
News Summary Michigan’s marijuana market is experiencing a downturn, with sales dropping by 4.2% statewide in June, following a period of growth since legalization. The...

Grand Rapids Launches Care Closet for Foster Families
News Summary D.A. Blodgett – St. John’s has opened the Care Closet in Grand Rapids, Michigan, providing essential items for children in foster care. This...

Custom Orthotic Brace Helps Flamingo Walk Again at John Ball Zoo
News Summary Andes, a 14-year-old Chilean flamingo at John Ball Zoo, has received a custom-made orthotic brace after developing a limp. The innovative collaboration with...

New Mobile Pizzeria PizzaMI Launches in Grand Rapids
News Summary PizzaMI, a new mobile pizzeria founded by local couple Brandon Basker and Teagan Lydon, has launched in Grand Rapids. The pizzeria emphasizes a...

Semi Truck Crash Causes Fuel Leak in Grand Rapids
News Summary A semi truck crash on US-131 in Grand Rapids resulted in a significant fuel leak and traffic disruptions on Saturday evening. Occurring around...

Jim Harbaugh Named in Class-Action Lawsuit Over Student Safety
News Summary Former University of Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh is implicated in a class-action lawsuit involving allegations against his former assistant, Matt Weiss,...

Gunman Opens Fire at Michigan Church During Services
News Summary A gunman armed with an AR-15-style rifle opened fire at Crosspointe Community Church in Wayne, Michigan, during Sunday services. Brian Anthony Browning was...

Helicopter Crash at Cabana Blue in Clay Township, Michigan
News Summary A helicopter accident occurred on Sunday at the Cabana Blue Lakefront Sports Bar and Grill in Clay Township, Michigan. Thankfully, none of the...

Michigan Residents to Receive Retroactive Unemployment Payments
News Summary In a pivotal move, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a law providing nearly 48,000 residents with retroactive unemployment payments totaling about $34 million....

DOJ Seeks One-Day Jail Sentence for Convicted Officer
News Summary The U.S. Department of Justice is requesting a one-day jail sentence for Brett Hankison, the former police officer found guilty of violating Breonna...