The Rapidian
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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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Wealthy Theatre's blueprint for survival seeks funding in its final months by Wealthy Theatre in NONPROFITSWealthy Theatre's Sustainability Campaign is more than halfway to the goal, in the final months - please help us embrace the future to preserve the past!"For us, the... read more... |
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Big Bang Art Festival bringing "outsider" art to Mangiamo! this weekend by Jonathan Stoner in OPINIONNot your "normal" art festival, folk artist Reb Roberts and crew are seeking to create a truly unique show of original artwork from some of Michigan's most intriguing... read more... |
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Veggie Van brings fresh local produce to the NE side of town by Jonathan Stoner in LOCAL LIFEThe YMCA mobile farmers market, otherwise known as the Veggie Van, now providing access to affordable, healthy produce at Pilgrim Manor.The YMCA Veggie Van, touted as... read more... |
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Andrea "SuperDre" Wallace discusses Grand Rapids, City Lights, electronic music by Nancy Finney LOCAL LIFEAndrea "SuperDre" Wallace shares her experiences as an artist in Grand Rapids, Michigan, her performances and contributions.Over the weekend, Andrea Wallace (otherwise known... read more... |
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Color Run creates colorful memories by Chelsea LaForge in collaboration with Jonathan StonerOver 10,000 runners and walkers participated in the colorful race through downtown.After months of planning, The Color Run finally arrived in... read more... |
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New mural to be celebrated at 106 S. Division by Avenue for the Arts in NONPROFITSThursday, August 9 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the 106 South Division parking lot, the Avenue for the Arts will dedicate its newest addition: a fantastic new mural... read more... |
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Camp Curiosity gives kids fun ways to learn about science by Briana Ulrich in OPINIONKids ages 5-11 can create food with slime, shoot off handmade rockets and play quidditch at the Grand Rapids Public Museum's summer camps.Camp Curiosity is a day camp... read more... |
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Color Run comes to Grand Rapids, benefits local charity by Chelsea LaForge in LOCAL LIFEThe colorful 5k visits over 40 cities this year, making a stop in downtown Grand Rapids this August.The Color Run will take place in downtown Grand Rapids on August 5... read more... |
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Great music overflows the streets at Founders Fest by Ryan Yuenger in OPINIONOn a day filled with perfect weather, a variety of delicious Founders beer and local food, the clear standout was the music at Founders Fest. Highlights included That 1 Guy... read more... |
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