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STAFF HERE GRANDRAPIDS WRITER
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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.
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.
Posts

City Built Brewing Company Wins Award for Beer Label Artistry
News Summary City Built Brewing Company in Grand Rapids has been recognized in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for having one of the...

Construction Begins on Division Avenue in Grand Rapids
News Summary Major construction has kicked off on Division Avenue in Grand Rapids, marking an important step in the city’s Vital Streets 2025 initiative. Starting...

Michigan Nonprofits Raise Alarm Over Federal Funding Freeze
News Summary On March 5, 2025, Michigan nonprofit leaders expressed their concerns at a Senate Oversight Committee hearing about the federal funding freeze imposed by...

Toronto Introduces New 25% Electricity Export Surcharge
News Summary Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota as a response to U.S....

Ontario’s Premier Proposes 25% Electricity Export Surcharge
News Summary Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a proposed 25% surcharge on electricity exports to Michigan, New York, and Minnesota. This comes in response...

Michigan Faces Uncertainty Over CHIPS Act Future
News Summary The future of the CHIPS and Science Act, initially aimed at boosting U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, is under scrutiny as former President Trump calls...

Rochester Hills Faces Economic Jitters from Tariffs
News Summary Rochester Hills, Michigan, is on edge as Mayor Bryan Barnett warns of potential economic consequences due to new tariffs imposed by President Trump....

Detroit’s Rosa Parks Federal Building Faces Uncertainty
News Summary The Rosa Parks Federal Building in Detroit is one of over 400 federal properties initially considered for sale by the GSA. Although the...

Federal Judge Calls Hearing on CFPB Amid Staffing Crisis
News Summary The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) faces a staffing crisis as the Trump administration pushes to cut its workforce dramatically. Internal emails reveal...

Target Faces Backlash Over DEI Rollbacks
News Summary Target is facing significant backlash for scaling back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, leading to a decrease in both online and...