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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.
Posts
		Potential Portillo’s Restaurant Coming to Kentwood
				News Summary Speculation is growing in Kentwood, Michigan, about the opening of a Portillo’s restaurant at Woodland Mall. Discussion among residents has taken place online,...			
		
		Grand Rapids Symphony Launches 96th Season with Beethoven’s Ninth
				News Summary The Grand Rapids Symphony is set to launch its 96th season with an exceptional performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony on September 12 and...			
		
		Man Accused of Writing $19,000 in Bad Checks for Cattle
				News Summary Mark Craft, a 39-year-old from Mancelona, Michigan, faces four counts of writing non-sufficient fund checks totaling $19,000 for the purchase of cattle. The...			
		
		Michigan Ranks Lowest in Workforce Productivity: Study Reveals
				News Summary A recent WalletHub study has ranked Michigan as the least productive state in terms of workforce engagement, citing key challenges such as low...			
		
		Calvin University Faces Enrollment Challenges Due to Visa Delays
				News Summary Calvin University in Grand Rapids is experiencing significant enrollment challenges for its international student program this fall due to visa processing delays. The...			
		
		Local Businesses Celebrate at The Excellence Exchange
				News Summary The Excellence Exchange, a celebration of local businesses, is scheduled for September 6 at Rosa Parks Circle in Grand Rapids. The event will...			
		
		Grand Rapids Public Museum Unveils Clapp Family Mastodon Exhibit
				News Summary The Grand Rapids Public Museum will unveil the Clapp Family Mastodon exhibit, showcasing remains of a prehistoric mastodon discovered in 2022. The exhibit...			
		
		Grand Rapids Community College Kicks Off Fall Semester
				News Summary Grand Rapids Community College launched its fall semester with the ‘Rise Up and Achieve’ event, welcoming over 100 students and introducing diverse opportunities...			
		
		U.S. Job Corps Faces Operational Disruptions in Michigan
				News Summary The U.S. Job Corps program, vital for vocational training among low-income youth, is anticipating significant disruptions as the Department of Labor announces a...			
		
		Saint John’s Resort Named Best Hotel in Michigan for 2025
				News Summary Saint John’s Resort in Plymouth, Michigan, has been recognized as the No. 1 Best Hotel in the state by U.S. News & World...