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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.

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Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X for $33 Billion in All-Stock Deal

News Summary In a significant development, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has acquired the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, in a...

Grand Rapids Celebrates 30 Years of Butterflies Are Blooming

News Summary Grand Rapids is all set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming exhibition. This enchanting event...

Severe Weather Hits West Michigan Amid Warm Temperatures

News Summary On March 28, 2025, West Michigan experiences warm temperatures reaching up to 70 degrees, but the arrival of potential storms and rainfall keeps...

Tragic Motorcycle Crash Claims Life in Grand Rapids

News Summary A heartbreaking single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Grand Rapids on March 26, 2025, resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. The three-wheeled motorcycle accident...

New Attraction Passes Make Grand Rapids More Affordable

News Summary Grand Rapids has introduced new attraction passes designed for adventure seekers looking to explore the city’s museums and activities at an affordable price....

Grand Rapids Unveils New Community Developments

News Summary Grand Rapids is set for major enhancements with the announcement of a new multi-use park and a three-story mixed-use development. The park will...

OVD Insurance to Transform Historic Building in Grand Rapids

News Summary Grand Rapids is eager for the upcoming transformation as OVD Insurance plans to purchase and renovate a historic seven-story building at 37 Ottawa...

Grand Rapids Welcomes Allora: A New Coastal Italian Dining Experience

News Summary Grand Rapids is set to welcome Allora, a coastal Italian restaurant, on April 23, 2025, in the location previously occupied by Reserve Wine...

Former Grand Rapids Teacher Sentenced for Sexual Assault

News Summary Nicholas Young, a former teacher at Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, has been sentenced to 333 days in jail for attempted criminal...

Dearborn Residents Rethink Trump Support Amid Gaza Proposal

News Summary Residents of Dearborn, Michigan, known for its significant Muslim population, are reassessing their support for President Trump following his controversial Gaza proposal. The...