Catalyst Radio: Breaking down barriers and creating unique learning opportunities at WMCAT
Submitted 02-29-2016 under NEWS
Host Jessica Young talks to Mike Saunders about how he uses his passion for art and equity to break down barriers to education and create unique learning opportunities.
How I learned to stop worrying and love citizen journalism: A farewell to Managing Editor Holly Bechiri
Submitted 02-26-2016 under OPINION
The departure of Holly Bechiri from The Rapidian doesn't alter my loyalties in the slightest. She has helped me understand what an incredible tool citizen journalism is, and how powerful each of our voices can be, when projected the right way.
Federal grant effort builds unique collaboration
Submitted 02-26-2016 under NONPROFITS
The Grand River community did not receive the applied-for federal grant to restore the Grand River, but did develop a collaborative team in the process of applying, which will continue to develop plans for the riverside communities moving forward.
Step-Up Youth Productions provides outlet for creativity, physical activity
Submitted 02-25-2016 under NONPROFITS
Through the modalities of dance, performance, and production, Step-Up Youth Productions teaches kids team-building and other life-long skills
Education workshop seeks to build community for better schools at Neighborhood Summit
Submitted 02-23-2016 under OPINION
Join East Hills Loves Congress board member Elizabeth Hoffman Ransford and former Congress Principal Bridget Cheney at the Strong Neighborhoods, Strong City Summit, on Friday, March 11 at GRPS University to discuss reclaiming neighborhood schools.
Marching band documentary screening to support students in Grand Rapids
Submitted 02-23-2016 under NEWS
Kent County Commissioners are working to raise awareness of the music programs at Grand Rapids Pubic Schools by raising money for the Grand Rapids Student Advancement Foundation.
Heritage Hill Neighborhood to lose protection of historic property if bills pass in Lansing
Submitted 02-23-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Companion bills proposed in the Michigan State Senate and House of Representatives will jeopardize historic properties and districts like Heritage Hill if it is not stopped.
Strength in our community: Final words from our Managing Editor at The Rapidian
Submitted 02-22-2016 under OPINION
As I spend my final week as the caretaker of The Rapidian, I look over what we have been able to accomplish together, and why I think The Rapidian will be just as strong as ever after I leave- because its strength is in your voices.
Adult learners from the Literacy Center of West Michigan share their writing
Submitted 02-22-2016 under NONPROFITS
Learners enrolled in the Family Literacy Program at Sibley Elementary share their favorite West Side spots.