Refugee resettlement: A long story made short
Submitted 05-22-2013 under NONPROFITS
Intern Samia Fitouri makes a long story short, in her description of the refugee resettlement in the Grand Rapids area. Learn more about the ins and outs of how those fleeing persecution find a new home here in your neighborhood!
Well House scores $257,000 Kellogg Foundation grant
Submitted 05-21-2013 under NEWS
Well House receives a $257,000 grant for two years from The WK Kellogg Foundation.
Michigan Notable Book author discusses historic Michigan railroads
Submitted 05-20-2013 under NEWS
Michael Hodges, author of a 2013 Michigan Notable Book, discusses "Michigan's Historic Railroad Stations."
Glance at the Past - Better Smiles
Submitted 05-19-2013 under NONPROFITS
A worker for the Grand Rapids Water Department stepped up to an open hopper in January of 1945 and began pouring sodium fluoride into the city's drinking water. It was not an act of sabotage, but the result of several years of research and planning.
Join us: Celebrate your community
Submitted 05-19-2013 under OPINION
The Rapidian expands my neighborhood, and connects me to the broader community around me. Join me in supporting their grassroots, people-powered efforts.
Join us: Nonprofits find voice on The Rapidian
Submitted 05-18-2013 under NONPROFITS
The Rapidian's Nonprofit Neighbors section provides a place where we are able to tell the wonderful stories of our artists in Heartside Gallery.
Join us: Storytelling as city-building
Submitted 05-18-2013 under OPINION
The Rapidian is a platform not only for the placemakers, but for the "place shakers." Join me in supporting The Rapidian during their spring fund drive that runs through this weekend.
Sean Hoots - "Golden Compass Rose"
Submitted 05-17-2013 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.
Food Roulette: Experience the diversity of food in our area
Submitted 05-17-2013 under OPINION
I recommend six different restaurants offering diverse food experiences.
A Very Special Mother's Day
Submitted 05-17-2013 under NONPROFITS
Mother’s Day is supposed to be a day off for moms. A day for mothers to sit back and relax. But what about the mothers that don’t have a support system? Thanks to Applebee's | East Beltline, Grand Rapids, MI, and the St. John's Home Guild, 13 mothers from DABSJ's Sisters in Support program were able