The Rapidian
Catalyst Radio: Community Conversation on The Rapidian
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 12-30-2011 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Hear what Grand Rapids' citizen journalists and local readers are discussing. The Rapidian's Managing Editor Holly Bechiri and Community...
Looking ahead: news bureaus on The Rapidian
by (Chelsea)
Submitted 12-30-2011 under OPINION
As we ring in the New Year here at The Rapidian, we’re taking time to look back, but we're also busy planning for 2012. We just shared our staff’s favorite articles of 2011, and look forward to the articles that are coming in 2012....
The Rapidian adds photo of the day archive and expands media map
by (George)
Submitted 11-09-2011 under OPINION
It’s been a little while since we rolled out the newest incarnation of The Rapidian, but we are still working on things behind the scenes. Here is a brief overview of a few of the new features our wonderful Drupal developer, Ron Woldyk, has...
See you again
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 10-25-2011 under OPINION
Dusk was setting in, and as I lifted my arms over my head in yoga class, I thought about all the ways to say goodbye. I didn't have a clear idea of how, so mostly, I nestled into the sound of it. To say that I worked with The Rapidian for...
Why we do what we do: categorization on The Rapidian
by (George)
Submitted 10-06-2011 under OPINION
It’s been over two weeks since The Rapidian relaunched, high time we start talking about what we did and why we did it. This is the first part in a brief series of recaps detailing recent technical changes on The Rapidian, both behind the...
New feature: neighborhood drill down!
by (George)
Submitted 06-30-2011 under OPINION
This is a quick update on one of The Rapidian's newest feature: neighborhood drilldowns. This one is a little bit behind the scenes, but is an important step for the future of connecting with local content on The Rapidian at the neighborhood...
Building our skills and building community: public hours get special
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-12-2011 under OPINION
What are public hours? Every week, The Rapidian staff is available to you in person in our offices for specific hours. We call them "public hours," and they're a great chance to stop by to visit, brainstorm article ideas, ask general...
Literacy Center honors The Rapidian at its annual BeeDazzling Spellebration
by (LiteracyCenter)
Submitted 03-14-2011 under NONPROFITS
By Lindsay McHolme, Community Literacy Liaison The Literacy Center of West Michigan presented awards to exceptional students, tutors and partners at its annual BeeDazzling Spellebration event on March 10. The Marshall Pitler Public Relations Award...
Becoming a Rapidian Reporter
by (George)
Submitted 02-15-2011 under OPINION
In light of the first Rapidian Reporter Orientation of the year, to be held this Thursday at 5:30pm right here at The Rapidian office (1110 Wealthy St SE), I thought it might be wise to give a quick reminder about how one actually becomes a...
Let me introduce myself: Holly Bechiri joins The Rapidian team
by (Holly)
Submitted 01-25-2011 under OPINION
This week in 1984, Apple Computers Inc unveiled its first MacIntosh personal computer. And, as I remember, immediately started pouring those Mac PCs into schools for free (smart company, that Apple). In fact, I remember using those PCs to...