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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

Controversial ICE Arrests Spark Outrage in Grand Rapids
News Summary U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested multiple individuals outside an ISAP Center in Grand Rapids, raising concerns among immigrant rights advocates....

Chinese Nationals Charged with Smuggling Dangerous Fungus
News Summary Two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, have been charged with smuggling the dangerous fungus Fusarium graminearum into the U.S. This fungus...

University of Michigan Scholars Charged with Smuggling Pathogen
News Summary Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, scholars at the University of Michigan, face federal charges for allegedly smuggling the pathogen Fusarium graminearum into the...

Michigan Proposes New Measures to Combat EBT Fraud
News Summary Michigan lawmakers have proposed a new bill to combat fraud in the state’s food assistance program by requiring EBT cards to feature the...

Trail Point Brewing to Release Native Waters IPA
News Summary Trail Point Brewing Company in Allendale, MI, is launching its new aquatic-themed beer, Native Waters IPA, on June 7, 2025. This New England...

Yuengling Beer Sets Launch Date in Michigan
News Summary Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, will debut in Michigan bars and restaurants in mid-August 2025. The announcement has excited local beer enthusiasts, eager for...

Yuengling to Launch Distribution in Michigan
News Summary Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, is launching its distribution in Michigan on August 11, 2025. Residents will soon have access to Yuengling beers in...

Rio Tinto’s Tomago Aluminium Smelter Faces Uncertain Future
News Summary Rio Tinto is negotiating a multibillion-dollar bailout with Australian governments to support the Tomago aluminium smelter due to soaring energy costs. The discussions...

Midea Recalls 1.7 Million Window Air Conditioners
News Summary Midea has initiated a significant recall of 1.7 million window air conditioners due to potential mold growth. The recall, as announced by the...

Trump Urges Major Interest Rate Cut Amid Job Growth
News Summary President Trump is advocating for the Federal Reserve to implement a significant interest rate cut, citing strong job growth as justification. Following a...