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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

Teen to Stand Trial for Murder of 15-Year-Old in Grand Rapids
News Summary A 17-year-old, Cartiyae Pascal, is set to stand trial for the murder of 15-year-old Amillier ‘Milli’ Penn. Following a preliminary examination, evidence presented...

Literacy Center of West Michigan Faces Funding Cuts
News Summary The Literacy Center of West Michigan will implement significant program cuts due to federal funding reductions taking effect on July 1. These cuts...

Grand Rapids Public Schools Cuts 25 Positions Amid Budget Cuts
News Summary Grand Rapids Public Schools has announced the elimination of 25 positions due to persistent budget constraints, following communication from Superintendent Leadriane Roby. This...

Teen Arrested After Armed Robbery at Dollar General
News Summary A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following an armed robbery at a Dollar General store in Wyoming, Michigan. The suspect displayed a handgun...

Ari Siegel Merges History with Entrepreneurship in Grand Rapids
News Summary Ari Siegel, from the historic Siegel Jewelers family, launches ‘History by Mail’, a subscription service delivering historical documents and narratives. This venture blends...

U.S. Department of Education Investigates University of Michigan
News Summary The U.S. Department of Education has initiated an investigation into the University of Michigan for potential non-compliance with federal disclosure laws regarding foreign...

Silent Swarm 25 Training Exercises Commence in Alpena
News Summary Naval officers have begun Silent Swarm 25, a two-week training session in Alpena, Michigan, from July 15 to 25, 2025. Organized by the...

Michigan Faces $15 Billion Health Care Impact from Tax Bill
News Summary President Trump’s new tax and spending bill is projected to cost Michigan’s health care system an estimated $15 billion over the next decade,...

GM and LG Energy Solution to Boost Battery Production in Tennessee
News Summary Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, is enhancing its Tennessee manufacturing facility to produce low-cost lithium...

Michigan Insurers Propose Record Premium Rate Increases for 2026
News Summary Michigan health insurers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare, are seeking record rate increases for individual and small group plans in 2026....