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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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New Community Recovery Center Opens in Grand Rapids

News Summary Grand Rapids has inaugurated a community recovery center at the Southeast Side Health Center to support individuals battling substance abuse. Funded by $500,000...

Halloween Festivities Bloom in Kent County, MI

News Summary Kent County, MI, is filled with exciting Halloween activities this October, featuring attractions like the Abandoned Acres Farm Haunted Attraction, the Spooky Forest...

Michigan Implements 24% Wholesale Tax on Marijuana Sales

News Summary Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a controversial bill imposing a 24% wholesale tax on marijuana sales, aimed at generating revenue for road...

Detroit Pistons Sign Jaden Akins to Exhibit 10 Contract

News Summary The Detroit Pistons have signed former Michigan State guard Jaden Akins to an Exhibit 10 contract after he went undrafted in the 2025...

Northern Michigan Faces Severe Senior Housing Shortage

News Summary Northern Michigan is experiencing a significant shortage of senior housing, with a projected shortfall of over 30,000 units by 2027. A recent assessment...

Candlelit Acoustic Concert at The Lit in Grand Rapids

News Summary Grand Rapids welcomes The Soods for a candle-lit acoustic concert at The Lit, a historical venue re-launching under new management. Attendees can enjoy...

Grand Rapids Welcomes a Bounty of Fall Events

News Summary This fall, Grand Rapids is set to offer a vibrant array of events including theatrical performances like ‘Water for Elephants,’ classic operas, ghost...

Community Unites to Support Sylvan Ross Battling Cancer

News Summary Sylvan Ross, an eight-year-old boy from Grand Rapids, is receiving remarkable support from the local community as he battles a rare brain tumor....

Grand Rapids Halloween Decorations and Zoo Festivities

News Summary This Halloween season, Grand Rapids is alive with festive spirit as local resident Dusty VanDermeer transforms his neighborhood with elaborate decorations, drawing in...

Grand Rapids to Open New Unity Park

News Summary Grand Rapids is set to open a new park named Unity Park at 680 Cesar E. Chavez Ave. SW. The name change from...