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Catalyst Radio: Tommy Allen talks about his writing, passion for creativity

by Catalyst Radio (Catalyst Radio)

Submitted 04-06-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Tommy Allen has worked in Grand Rapids as a journalist in a variety media, largely focusing on art and creative efforts. Allen currently serves as...

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Catalyst Radio: PaleoRadio seeks critical conversation without being divisive

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)

Submitted 02-03-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now?  Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW This episode of Catalyst Radio explores a new radio program called PaleoRadio, airing on fellow Grand Rapids nonprofit radio station WPRR....

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Catalyst Radio: Journalist Kerry Eleveld

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)

Submitted 12-09-2011 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW Journalist Kerry Eleveld's roots are in Grand Rapids even though she's travelled far from her home town as a national journalist. Eleveld was in...

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In studio: GR GiveCamp taking apps from nonprofits in need of custom web tools

by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)

Submitted 08-19-2011 under NONPROFITS

Don't have time to listen right now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW (9:58) Ross Hunter, tech volunteer and web developer, joins Linda on air to talk about GR GiveCamp, a volunteer event by the tech community to put...

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Community healing: Words of gratitude and encouragement from Mayor Heartwell after the July 7th tragedy

by George Heartwell (Mayor George K....)

Submitted 07-08-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

The events of yesterday have shaken our community to the roots and they test our will under fire.  What happened on the streets and in the neighborhoods of Grand Rapids is so uncharacteristic that it boggles the mind to even imagine it could...

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Rapidian reporter orientation

by Denise Cheng (dennetmint)

Submitted 04-04-2011 under

Spring. Not chilly enough to slumber but too wet to swarm the patios. Here's a suggestion: Come to our seasonal orientation! Once a quarter, we invite the curious to learn about this community platform. Tour our office, learn about what...

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On the Record: A Q&A with 24 News 8 investigative reporter Ken Kolker

by Kate Washburn (KWashburn)

Submitted 12-06-2010 under LOCAL LIFE

This periodic feature for The Rapidian will spotlight the media personality behind the byline, camera or mic.  Like clockwork, every evening at 6:05 Ken Kolker receives a call from his biggest fan – his mother. Monday through Friday, she...

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ArtPrize 2010: Essays and Critique

by George Wietor (George)

Submitted 09-21-2010 under OPINION

From The Rapidian staff: Yesterday afternoon, The Rapidian soft-launched our ArtPrize 2010 page. Here, you will be able to find all of The Rapidian coverage that relates to this year's ArtPrize competition. While regular readers of The Rapidian...

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I'm All for FREE SPEECH, but...

by Gretchen Vinnedge (Peg Treegarden)

Submitted 09-13-2010 under OPINION

The National Coalition Against Censorship is holding a video contest called "I'm all for Free Speech, but..." which is asking the question is there anything that should be outlawed in art, films, books, music, video games, school, TV or online?...

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Local Artist-Photographer Terry Johnston Hosts Free Artist Photoshoot

by Wealthy Theatre (wealthytheatre)

Submitted 06-07-2010 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids freelance photographer and local arts advocate Terry Johnston is excited about a new, personal project, focusing on "starving artists" - a condition Johnston describes as "a very real possibility when a community doesn't value its local...

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