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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

Investigation Launched into Controversial $20 Million Grant in Michigan
News Summary An investigation has been initiated into a $20 million grant awarded to a nonprofit business accelerator linked to former Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s appointee....

Search Underway for Missing Swimmer in White Lake Township
News Summary A search operation is currently in progress for a missing swimmer at an Oakland County lake in White Lake Township following a drowning...

TerrAscend to Exit Michigan Marijuana Market by 2025
News Summary TerrAscend Corp announced its complete withdrawal from the Michigan marijuana market by the end of 2025, closing 20 retail locations and a cultivation...

Ready For Life Expands to Big Rapids, Supporting Adults with Disabilities
News Summary The Ready For Life program is launching a new location in Big Rapids to provide essential support for adults with disabilities. This expansion...

Air Quality Advisory Issued for West Michigan Counties
News Summary An air quality advisory has been issued for several counties in west Michigan due to high ozone levels, particularly along the lakeshore. The...

Shooting Incident Hospitalizes Man in Grand Rapids
News Summary A man was hospitalized after a shooting late Friday night in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The victim, who suffered gunshot wounds, is expected to...

Special Occasions to Open New Event Center in Grand Rapids
News Summary Special Occasions, a leading event rental and planning company in Grand Rapids, is set to unveil a new event center in the Roosevelt...

U.S. House Passes Trump’s $1 Trillion Budget Bill
News Summary On July 3, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved President Trump’s $1 trillion budget bill, following a tight Senate vote. The...

TerrAscend Exits Michigan Cannabis Market, Impacting Jobs
News Summary TerrAscend Corp has announced its exit from the Michigan cannabis market, affecting 20 dispensaries and over 240 employees. This strategic move is part...

TerrAscend to Close Marijuana Operations in Michigan by 2025
News Summary TerrAscend Corp. plans to shut down its marijuana operations in Michigan by September 2025, affecting around 20 dispensaries and 250 employees. The company...