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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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I-196 Closure for Bridge Work in Grand Rapids

News Summary Eastbound I-196 will be closed from U.S. 131 to Scribner Avenue starting at 10 p.m. on Friday and reopening at 6 a.m. on...

Grand Rapids Enters Agreement for Sewage Processing

News Summary The City of Wyoming will send sewage to Grand Rapids under a new agreement aimed at improving wastewater management and generating renewable energy....

Grand Rapids Hosts Annual Veterans Day 5 Remembrance Walk, Run & Roll

News Summary The Annual Veterans Day 5 Remembrance Walk, Run & Roll will occur in Grand Rapids to honor local veterans. Organized by Michigan Veteran...

Michigan Faces Food Insecurity Amid Government Shutdown

News Summary Over 1.5 million residents in Michigan are grappling with food insecurity as a federal government shutdown halts SNAP benefits. Approximately 1.4 million residents,...

Significant Rainfall Hits Grand Rapids After Drought

News Summary Grand Rapids, Michigan, is receiving its first major rainfall in two weeks, easing drought conditions that have worsened significantly since September. The FOX...

Michigan Acquires Life Ring from Edmund Fitzgerald

News Summary Michigan has controversially acquired a life ring from the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald as part of a $600,000 lawsuit settlement. The ring, which was...

Michigan to Face Traffic Delays Due to Road Construction

News Summary Michigan will experience significant traffic delays and road closures from October 26 to November 1 as over 70 construction projects and events kick...

Michigan Cancels $100 Million in Funding for Gotion Battery Factory

News Summary The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has canceled over $100 million in state funding for Gotion High-Tech’s proposed battery factory project. Originally projected...

Ann Arbor Public Schools Nurturing Future Home Builders

News Summary The Ann Arbor Public Schools are launching a Student Building Industry Program that allows high school students to gain hands-on experience in home...

Demolition of East Wing Sparks Debate on Historical Preservation

News Summary The demolition of the East Wing of the White House has ignited a heated discussion about historical preservation versus modernization. The $300 million...