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The Rapidian expands coverage boundaries

Submitted 09-14-2012 under OPINION

The Rapidian is now available for coverage of "the City of Grand Rapids and its surrounding areas," which includes Walker, Grandville, Wyoming, Kentwood, Grand Rapids Township, East Grand Rapids, Planfield Township, Ada, Comstock Park and...

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Kendall College and DesignWM present collaborative art panel

Submitted 09-12-2012 under OPINION

“Why don’t we define what art is?” This question that has plagued art students and artists alike was also the remark that kicked off DesignWM (Design West Michigan) and Kendall College’s collaborative discussion panel,...

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Design West Michigan hosts a talk about art versus design

Submitted 09-12-2012 under OPINION

Thursday night at Kendall's newly rennovated Federal Building, Design West Michigan hosted a panel discussion with Andrew Blauvelt and Joseph Rosa, with Susan Szenasy moderating. The topic was “The Difference Between Art and Design”...

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Voice through Art: Women's Center hosts reception this afternoon

Submitted 09-12-2012 under OPINION

On September 12, from1:00-3:00 p.m., Grand Valley State University Women’s Center has their 11th Annual Art Reception (1201 Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus). The Women's Center offers services to the downtown Grand Rapids and Allendale....

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New platform launched for sharing captures of Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-10-2012 under OPINION

There's a new way to share your photos of what's happening and who's around Grand Rapids: the Rapidian Photographers Facebook group. Aimed to provide an easy way for members of the community to contribute to The Rapidian and share their...

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Sidewalk Sunday School focuses on urban neighborhoods

Submitted 09-10-2012 under OPINION

Throughout the warm spring, summer and fall months, bright orange Power House Ministry trucks with portable sound systems and fold down stages park throughout Grand Rapids' urban neighborhoods. Pastor Jon Lewis, and nearly 30 volunteer staff...

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Drink beer, support our creative youth

Submitted 09-05-2012 under OPINION

This summer, Grand Rapids and Wyoming Public Schools learned they were denied federal funding that supported their after school programs. Nine Grand Rapids schools were left without any funds for after school programming, and Grand Rapids students...

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Food you don't know about: Part 2

Submitted 08-29-2012 under OPINION

  In the above video, we introduce four hidden gems that you should know about. Chicago Hood Spot (605 Franklin) fills a void for rib tips, and creates a Chicago-style Italian Beef that was so good I have already enjoyed many return visits. La...

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Ralston and friends bringing summer to a close at Frederick Meijer Gardens this Tuesday night

Submitted 08-27-2012 under OPINION

Local folk musician Ralston Bowles has been a leading figure in the Tuesday Evening Music Club, a summer concert series at the Frederick Meijer Gardens' 1900-seat outdoor amphitheater, since its inception. The event showcases locally grown...

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Six Sons, Six Eagles: Local Boy Scout joins his five brothers in earning Scouting's highest rank

Submitted 08-24-2012 under OPINION

For some time, Augustine Iacopelli had been wondering how he could match the license plate of  his wife, Diane, which reads, "6 SONS." But when their youngest son, Nathan, became the sixth Iacopelli son to earn the rank of Eagle Scout...

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