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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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Return to the River Music and Art Festival in Grand Rapids

News Summary Grand Rapids is set to host its fourth annual Return to the River Music and Art Festival, featuring a magic and fantasy theme...

Raising Cane’s Expands to Kentwood with New Restaurant

News Summary Raising Cane’s is set to open a new location in Kentwood, Michigan, by December 2025. The restaurant will occupy the former Outback Steakhouse...

Tragic Drowning Incident at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston

News Summary A 17-year-old high school senior, Sameer Quadri, drowned at Lighthouse Beach in Evanston on Wednesday night amid hazardous swimming conditions. Emergency crews responded...

Governor Whitmer’s Trade Mission to Japan Amid Budget Crisis

News Summary Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to embark on a trade mission to Japan on September 5, coinciding with crucial budget negotiations. This...

Michigan’s Free School Meals Program Faces Uncertain Future

News Summary Michigan’s free school meals program, which has provided meals to students regardless of income for two years, is at risk as budget negotiations...

Grand Rapids Launches First Learning Apiary for Bee Conservation

News Summary Grand Rapids Community College has established its first-ever learning apiary to promote bee conservation. Led by culinary professor Audrey Heckwolf, the initiative aims...

Comcast Awards Grant Packages to Small Businesses in Grand Rapids

News Summary Comcast has unveiled the Comcast RISE initiative’s latest round of funding, awarding 100 grant packages to support small businesses in Grand Rapids and...

Grand Rapids Man Sentenced for Brutal Violent Attacks

News Summary Nodin Chervenka, a 20-year-old from Grand Rapids, has been sentenced to 10 to 30 years in prison for his involvement in violent incidents,...

Grand Rapids’ Thriving Brunch Scene: A Culinary Journey

News Summary Grand Rapids is quickly becoming a hub for brunch enthusiasts with a vibrant dining scene that includes both new establishments like Brunch House...

Grand Rapids Enjoys Sunny Weather and Lower Humidity

News Summary Grand Rapids is experiencing a pleasant day with sunny skies and reduced humidity. The weather is perfect for outdoor activities, with temperatures reaching...