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STAFF HERE GRANDRAPIDS WRITER
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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.
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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Grand Rapids Warns Residents About Lithium Battery Hazards
News Summary Fire safety officials in Grand Rapids have raised alarms about the dangers of lithium batteries during Fire Prevention Week. Captain Roy LaGrone emphasizes...
Grand Rapids Secures $26 Million in Federal Transportation Grants
News Summary Grand Rapids has been awarded nearly $26 million in federal grants aimed at improving the city’s infrastructure. The funds include a $25 million...
Critical Condition Man Injured in Wyoming Shooting
News Summary A shooting in Wyoming, Michigan, has left a man in critical condition after he arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. The...
Acrisure Announces Significant Layoffs Due to AI Integration
News Summary Acrisure, a global insurance brokerage, will lay off 400 accounting positions worldwide, primarily due to the integration of artificial intelligence technology. The layoffs...
Ottawa County Faces Major Avian Influenza Outbreak
News Summary Ottawa County, Michigan, is grappling with a significant outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a commercial turkey flock of 30,000 birds....
Michigan UIA Faces Backlash Over Unemployment Repayments
News Summary The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency is under fire as it demands repayments from approximately 350,000 claimants who won appeals for pandemic-era benefits. After...
Michigan Cannabis Association Challenges New 24% Tax
News Summary The Michigan Cannabis Industry Association has filed a lawsuit against the state over a newly enacted 24% wholesale tax on cannabis that is...
Michigan Governor Signs Law Exempting Tips and Overtime from Income Tax
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted a new law in Michigan that exempts tips, certain overtime pay, and Social Security income from the state’s...
Michigan Implements Tax Relief for Workers and Seniors
News Summary Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted a budget bill providing substantial tax relief for working Michiganders and seniors. By removing state taxes on tips,...
Michigan Implements 24% Wholesale Marijuana Tax for Road Repairs
News Summary Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has introduced a new 24% wholesale tax on marijuana sales to generate funding for state road repairs. This tax,...