The Rapidian
Join us: Celebrate your community
by (JimTalen)
Submitted 05-19-2013 under OPINION
I live in Heritage Hill. It’s a great community and I have fabulous neighbors. Many of them have been there as long as I have – 38 years! It’s my neighborhood. Or is it? I’m just four blocks from Heartside, where I can...Join us: Nonprofits find voice on The Rapidian
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 05-18-2013 under NONPROFITS
Working for a small nonprofit, getting the word out about our studio and events has been a challenge. Newspapers close down left and right, and media is so difficult to navigate and capture, especially when we often report on positive happenings in...Join us in supporting local economy
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 05-17-2013 under OPINION
When it comes to the economy, I try to pay attention to information on trends and predictions, and do my best to understand the effects of interest rates, tax incentives and the GDP. But to be honest, I have a hard time maintaining my interest in...Join us: The Rapidian as a platform for new voices- and your voice
by (Tommy Allen)
Submitted 05-15-2013 under OPINION
I learned a lot from platform shoes. Long before handheld devices and technology enabled all of us to be mini broadcasters- and probably because I was young- the platform this boy was seeking was shoes with a heel boasting at least 3 inches to my...Join me: Becoming a Rapidian reporter as a new resident and new writer
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 05-15-2013 under VOICES
I’ve been trying to find the words to describe what The Rapidian has meant to me for a few days now. There’s a lot that comes to mind, but my fear is that it will sound trite. However, as long as it’s the truth I don’t...Join me: From photographer to photojournalist to storyteller
by (jtstoner)
Submitted 05-15-2013 under VOICES
The Rapidian opened doors for me after I graduated from college and was still trying to figure out what in the world to do with my life. I saw myself as an image-maker because I am handy with a camera and people trust me to shoot their weddings in...Join us: Readers Council to guide Rapidian efforts
by (Holly)
Submitted 05-13-2013 under OPINION
We at The Rapidian are surrounded by a very generous community. We are blessed to have an incredible number of very invested community members. It's not just reporters, photographers, mentors and interns, either. Our readers are invested as well...Catalyst Radio: Recovery Academy screens documentary “Happy”
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-10-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio is featured the local organization Recovery Academy, and a preview of tonight’s fundraising event at Wealthy...Community Media Center captures community stories
by (Holly)
Submitted 05-03-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Thursday night, the Community Media Center (CMC) staff and board members gathered together their members to share the story of what our organization has been doing at the event "Elevating Voices" at the Wealthy Theatre. A video, highlighting the...Catalyst Radio: Food Justice speakers Lila Cabbil, LaDonna Redmond visit GR
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 05-03-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we hear from two visiting speakers in town recently as part of local nonprofit Our Kitchen Table’s convenings on...