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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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Former MSU Student Files $100 Million Lawsuit Over Cancer Claims

News Summary LingLong Wei, a former graduate student at Michigan State University (MSU), has filed a $100 million lawsuit alleging that hazardous pesticide exposure during...

Detroit Wins $2 Million in Powerball Drawing

News Summary Detroit has celebrated a significant victory in the recent Powerball drawing, with an online ticket winning $2 million. The Michigan Lottery announced the...

Investigation into Embezzlement Hits Village of Elsie

News Summary The Michigan State Police are investigating embezzlement by a former Village of Elsie employee. Amid budget cuts, the village halts funding for the...

Chemical Spill at LG Energy Solution in Holland, Michigan

News Summary A hazardous materials incident at LG Energy Solution in Holland, Michigan, led to 15 individuals requiring hospitalization on September 6. The fire department...

Michigan Faces Widespread Electrical Reliability Issues

News Summary Michigan is experiencing serious challenges with electrical reliability, ranking among the least reliable utilities in the nation as residents endure lengthy outages. A...

New Tiger Athletic Community Center Under Construction in Oceana County

News Summary A new athletic facility, the Tiger Athletic Community Center, is being built in Oceana County, Michigan, with a budget of $8.9 million. Slated...

Urgent Search Underway for Missing Women in Wyoming and South Dakota

News Summary Authorities are actively searching for Tuyen Pham and Linda Thacker, two women who vanished in August. Pham, missing since August 10, is at-risk,...

Potential Portillo’s Restaurant Coming to Kentwood

News Summary Speculation is growing in Kentwood, Michigan, about the opening of a Portillo’s restaurant at Woodland Mall. Discussion among residents has taken place online,...

Grand Rapids Symphony Launches 96th Season with Beethoven’s Ninth

News Summary The Grand Rapids Symphony is set to launch its 96th season with an exceptional performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on September 12 and...

Man Accused of Writing $19,000 in Bad Checks for Cattle

News Summary Mark Craft, a 39-year-old from Mancelona, Michigan, faces four counts of writing non-sufficient fund checks totaling $19,000 for the purchase of cattle. The...