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The Rapidian is a citizen journalism project intended to increase the flow of local news and information in the Grand Rapids community and its neighborhoods.
By providing tools, training, platforms and support, we hope to empower neighborhood residents to report the news from the inside out. We are an outlet for Grand Rapidians to become more than just content consumers but also providers by becoming citizen journalists.
For more information, contact The Rapidian at info@therapidian.org.
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Founders Brewing Company champions the bolder beverage posted on Friday, April 27, 2012 - 1:21pm by Emma Higgins in INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT in collaboration with Jonathan StonerFounders co-owner Dave Engbers tells the story of Founders growth-and the struggles to keeping going before they... read more... |
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Poet Li-Young Lee speaks at Calvin College posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 1:11pm by Lorena Slager in LOCAL LIFEOn Saturday, April 20, poet Li-Young Lee spoke at Calvin College during the Festival of Faith and Writing.For a man whose voice holds such a confident calmness, it’s... read more... |
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Art brings crowds downtown to Art.Downtown posted on Thursday, April 19, 2012 - 9:42am by Emma Higgins in OPINION in collaboration with Jonathan StonerMy singular but jolly criticism of the night was that there was simply not enough time to take in everything that was on offer.The... read more... |
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Vertigo Music to host live music festivities on Record Store Day posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 10:03am by Adam Kolkman in OPINIONVertigo Music's Herm Baker on the upcoming Record Store Day event and the continued relevance of local record stores in our digital culture.With the advent of the MP3 and... read more... |
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Grand Rapids goes green with the help of Tree Huggers posted on Monday, April 16, 2012 - 9:14am by Scott Kaplan in LOCAL LIFE in collaboration with West Michigan Environmental Action Council's Environmental BureauAngela Topp knows that “going green” can seem like a daunting task without the... read more... |
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Pina: Oscar-nominated dance film screens at Wealthy Theatre posted on Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 1:26pm by Rob Cole"For anyone with an interest in dance, 'Pina' is a must-see. For anyone not interested in contemporary dance, 'Pina' is a should-see. It could change your mind." ~ Richard Nilsen, Arizona... read more... |
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People I've met while riding The Rapid posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 1:31pm by Gwendolyn NathanAs a regular rider on The Rapid, I've met many interesting people and even learned a few lessons.I ride The Rapid to go back and forth to work and to run small errands. Central... read more... |
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Art.Downtown. plans for bigger event posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 12:51pm by Chelsea LaForgeArt.Downtown., slated for April 13, plans to be bigger than previous years. This year's event boasts three trolleys taking Grand Rapidians to over 30 locations with over 350 artists... read more... |
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Celebrating African American History month at GRPL's "Taste of Soul Sunday." posted on Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 4:15pm By Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities Press Club After attending "Taste of Soul Sunday" at the Grand Rapids Public Library, it became clear that the GAAH Press Club's favorite part of... read more... |
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