Citizen journalists learn key interviewing skills through doing
Submitted 06-03-2013 under OPINION
We who report for The Rapidian may start out intimidated about interviewing. I interviewed fellow reporters Allison Arnold, Steven Davison and Jennifer Voss to compare notes on how to successfully interview our subjects.
Mayor answers citizen concerns, discusses Arena South
Submitted 06-03-2013 under NONPROFITS
This month, Ana Olvera asks the mayor about considerations being made for low-income residents of the Arena South district as development plans are made. Olvera's question is part of City Connection on GRTV.
Willy Porter - "Yeah I Know"
Submitted 05-31-2013 under NONPROFITS
Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.
The Local Feed: Asparagus comes to local markets
Submitted 05-31-2013 under OPINION
The Local Feed on WYCE talks about asparagus season in Michigan and how to use it in recipes.
Catalyst Radio: Epilepsy Foundation ramping up summer activities with Stroll, Camp
Submitted 05-31-2013 under NEWS
Summer Stroll fundraiser for Epilepsy Foundation is June 15 along the Grand River, and Camp Discovery for youth with epilepsy begins June 23.
After nearly a decade Cabildo's party still going strong
Submitted 05-31-2013 under OPINION
Grand Rapids' Cabildo brings unique style of latin influenced music to a series of upcoming summer performances.
The Local Feed meets Executive Director of Fulton Street Farmers Market
Submitted 05-30-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
We talk to Melissa Harrington in this segment of The Local Feed, which airs on WYCE 88.1 every Tuesday and Friday. Harrington talks about their new building- and the vendors inside.
Local food options available in Creston
Submitted 05-29-2013 under NONPROFITS
Eat healthy. Eat local. Here's how residents of the Creston neighborhood can make that happen right in their own back yard.
Future careers for kids explored on City Connection
Submitted 05-29-2013 under NONPROFITS
The future job market for the next generation in GR could hold more options than you think. Commissioner James White goes into detail from this last episode of City Connection.