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Submitted 08-18-2011 under OPINION

Oh my, how time flies. It is hard to believe that in less than a month, The Rapidian will be turning two years old! It has been terrific getting to know our community through the eyes of so many engaged Rapidians and we are excited for the continued...

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Chain of Lakes releases new EP "Kind of Quiet"

Submitted 08-11-2011 under OPINION

Grand Rapids area musician Kyle Rasche writes and performs original music under the name Chain of Lakes. The six tracks on Chain of Lakes’ newest release Kind of Quiet is available for pre-order (the EP debuts on August 28th, 2011) on bandcamp...

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Where do you live?

Submitted 08-09-2011 under OPINION

A couple weeks ago I previewed one of The Rapidian’s newest features - the neighborhood drill down. That article showed one of the ways that The Rapidian is collecting geographical information about each of the stories on the site and...

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Get your Grandwich (Part V) - The Grand(wich) finale

Submitted 08-08-2011 under OPINION

In a downpour at Rosa Parks Circle on, the Grandwich competition came to a close. Three of Chris' recommendations made it to the top 10. Of the Grandwiches on display: Omelette Shoppe - Slow-roasted, hand-pulled tender corned beef, sliced dill...

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Anonymity in media - the conversation continues

Submitted 08-03-2011 under OPINION

Last week I had the opportunity to attend and speak at a conference on community media. An entire track was devoted to the care and feeding of young community journalism projects. As is nearly always the case, anonymous posting became a topic of...

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Pseudonymous

Submitted 08-03-2011 under OPINION

Dear Anonymous REVUE Magazine Writer: I've long enjoyed the magazine you write for (REVUE). Same goes for your publisher, whom I know just well enough to like quite a bit. But let's talk about you and your fake name, and your critical op-ed...

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Murky future for teacher enrichment program

Submitted 07-29-2011 under OPINION

It’s hot. It’s humid. And it’s time for a month of teacher professional development. No, this isn’t an attempt to remediate West Michigan’s worst teachers. This isn’t a requirement for tenure. These teachers aren...

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Get your Grandwich (Part IV) - Four sandwiches and a few surprises

Submitted 07-29-2011 under OPINION

Tim Linscott sponsored this round of sandwiches for part four. If you're interested in sponsoring the Freeman Grandwich quest (just eight more to go), email [email protected]. Courtyard by Marriott - 100% beef, Michigan made hot dog stuffed...

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Get your Grandwich (Part III): Eggs are the new black

Submitted 07-28-2011 under OPINION

Just 12 sandwiches left on the list after this installment. Chris Freeman, Grand Rapids Grandwich guru, has checked off 29 Grandwiches, and the finding after this round: Eggs are the new black. Founders Brewing Company - Sliced roasted chicken,...

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Get your Grandwich (Part II): The real winner is Nantucket Baking Company

Submitted 07-27-2011 under OPINION

In part one of the Grandwich quest, Chris reviewed 10 eateries. Now onto part two with another eight contenders and $150 invested. But Chris is ready to declare that the biggest winner in this competition is Nantucket Bakery. Among his top four in...

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