Health Department investigates HIV exposure claim
Submitted 12-27-2011 under NEWS
The Kent County Health Department is warning the community of an HIV-positive man's claims that he has been sexually active and injecting drugs without disclosing his status.
The Starlight Six come back to ring in the New Year
Submitted 12-27-2011 under OPINION
The Starlight Six delivers 2012 to the Wealthy Theatre this New Year's Eve as part of a back-to-back night performance that that will also pay tribute to Tom Petty's album "Wildflowers" the night before NYE.
Creating content on The Rapidian: Adding an article
Submitted 12-26-2011 under OPINION
Part of a series of instructional videos walking you through ways to create content for our news site, this first video shows how to add an article.
Happy Holidays from The Rapidian
Submitted 12-23-2011 under OPINION
We're taking some time off for the holidays-in the meantime enjoy this slideshow of Christmas in Grand Rapids... compliments of your Rapidian photographers!
Family(ish) time during Christmas
Submitted 12-23-2011 under OPINION
The holidays typically include lots and lots of family time. Here are some ideas for when you are looking for a little break from all that "quality time."
Habitat recipient "pays it forward"
Submitted 12-22-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Local high school senior helps build a Habitat for Humanity house as a way to give back after receiving the same gift 7 years ago.
City Commission year-end meeting covers multiple topics
Submitted 12-21-2011 under NEWS
A report on the city commission's last meeting of 2011, and what's in store for 2012
Literacy Center announces Open Book Tours in 2012
Submitted 12-21-2011 under NONPROFITS
Taking a look behind the scenes of addressing literacy in Grand Rapids.
2011 from a local politico's eyes
Submitted 12-21-2011 under OPINION
If you didn't know what a "funicular" was before this year, you should know now. The unique addition to John Ball Zoo is just one of many things making headlines in local government this past year. Read on to learn more!