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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.

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Michigan Sees Decrease in Unemployment Claims Amid New Benefits Law

News Summary Michigan has reported a significant drop in initial unemployment claims, falling to 5,303 for the week ending May 17. This decline follows the...

Michigan Suspends Road Construction for Memorial Day Weekend

News Summary To ease traffic congestion during the Memorial Day weekend, Michigan officials announced the suspension of about 58% of ongoing road construction projects. The...

Michigan Introduces Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Legislation

News Summary On May 21, 2025, Michigan lawmakers introduced four significant bills aimed at regulating cryptocurrency investments and mining. House Bill 4510 allows the state...

Mercedes-Benz Relocates 500 Jobs to Atlanta Headquarters

News Summary Mercedes-Benz is transferring about 500 corporate and technical roles to Atlanta over an 18-month period as part of its strategy to establish a...

Anthropic Reveals Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4 Models

News Summary Anthropic has launched groundbreaking AI models, Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4, which excel in performance and collaboration. With extended focus on...

FTC Dismisses Lawsuit Against PepsiCo Over Pricing Practices

News Summary The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has dismissed a lawsuit accusing PepsiCo of unfair pricing practices, particularly regarding ‘sweetheart pricing’ with major retailers. The...

Major Changes to COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Announced

News Summary The FDA has revised eligibility for the fall COVID-19 vaccine, limiting it to individuals aged 65 and older and those with underlying health...

Bangladesh Faces Political Transformation Amidst Rising Tensions

News Summary Bangladesh is on the cusp of significant political change as interim Prime Minister Dr. Muhammad Yunus navigates pressure for essential reforms. Following a...

OpenAI Acquires Jony Ive’s AI Startup io

News Summary OpenAI has announced its acquisition of the AI device startup io, co-founded by Jony Ive, for $6.5 billion in an all-stock deal. This...

Holland Township Man Sentenced for Upskirt Photography

News Summary Mark Dykema, a 40-year-old businessman from Holland Township, was sentenced to 180 days in jail after pleading no contest to charges of invasive...
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