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Relax - Reconnect - Recharge
by (DominicanCenter...)
Submitted 03-14-2012 under NONPROFITS
On Saturday, March 24th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., we invite you to come experience some of the bodyworks modalities and programs that Dominican Center at Marywood (DCM) has to offer in the peaceful, serene atmosphere that is DCM. Events that will...Rapidian beat reporters meet offline
by (Holly)
Submitted 03-08-2012 under OPINION
Our music beat met recently at a coffee shop to talk about concerts and venues that the group should cover. While there, they were able to get to know each other and come up with some great series ideas. Our politics beat is meeting for the second..."So far, so good": Welcoming The Cheshire Grill to the neighborhood
by (crestongr)
Submitted 03-06-2012 under OPINION
By: Abby K. Opened on January 23, 2012, The Cheshire Grill is the newest addition to the local restaurant scene. Nestled beside the Sweetland candy shop, The Cheshire Grill combines the charm of a 1950s diner with a modern twist. The result is a...Got dirt?
by (LisaRoseGR)
Submitted 02-27-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
When was the last time you took a moment to think about dirt? As one of Earth’s most under-appreciated resources, dirt does a lot: it cleans our water, helps feed us, and regulates the climate. The West Michigan Environmental...Catalyst Radio: Beer, politics, music and food all a part of the community conversation
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 02-17-2012 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW The Rapidian, hosted by CMC, is where you find the news and stories of Grand Rapids, by Grand Rapids. And as such, it serves as a repository of...Finding the beat: Topic-centered sections come to The Rapidian
by (Holly)
Submitted 02-14-2012 under OPINION
We now have designated pages for our music beat, politics beat, and food beat. These topics-focused sections have developed from our new communities of reporters that are covering what are called "beats." Not long ago, we told you about...Marie Catrib's serves up Lebanese and Yooper influences
by (Laura Chittenden)
Submitted 01-10-2012 under OPINION
Local homemade cuisineThe above phrase excited me when my friends told me we were dining at Marie Catrib’s, known for its quality food. This popular multi-service restaurant is a hearty member of Local First, an organization dedicated to...Looking ahead: beats on The Rapidian
by (Chelsea)
Submitted 12-30-2011 under OPINION
We're always looking for creative ways to give our readers more information about the city of Grand Rapids. We are also know we have quite a lot of reporters that have strong, passionate interests in one specific topic. Some of us would be...Reserve: the best restaurant you've been neglecting
by (heatherhughesian)
Submitted 12-02-2011 under OPINION
I am still mourning the loss of Grand Rapids’ restaurants Bloom and Corez. For just over a year I’ve been stuck somewhere between the anger and bargaining stages, waiting, praying, drooling (more than usual) for a meal and ambiance of...Eating local: when better isn't enough
by (heatherhughesian)
Submitted 11-21-2011 under OPINION
Think about the last meal, snack, or handful of whatever that you ate. Did it contain meat? Was it organic? Local? Do you know how your meal, snack, or handful of whatever spent its living days? There has been an increase in the popularity of...