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Story Matters: Kaylin Day works to fulfill childhood dream of becoming chef

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kaylin Day discovered the culinary world while on a cruise ship at age 7. Now she's in school to realize that goal of becoming a chef herself.

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Stephen Kepley, Sharon Brinks to compete for rare open mayoral seat in Kentwood

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

Director of Engineering Stephen Kepley and City Commissioner Sharon Brinks will compete for mayor on November 5.

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Randal Gelderloos and Steve Mass to run for Grandville mayor

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

In the upcoming November 5 election, two city council members compete for votes as Grandville mayorship opens.

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Masterful American landscapes showcased at Grand Rapids Art Museum

Submitted 11-01-2013 under OPINION

These American masterpiece landscape paintings that are at once heartbreakingly beautiful and at the same time a haunting reminder of how much of our country's natural beauty has been forever lost.

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Mayor to answer citizen questions on eve of elections

Submitted 11-01-2013 under NEWS

This month, the mayor answered citizen questions live on GRTV and streamed here on The Rapidian, including answering Rapidian reporter Marie Orttenburger's questions about AirBNB.

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Local journalism instructor reflects on The Rapidian's role in his development

Submitted 10-31-2013 under VOICES

Calvin College English professor reflects on how The Rapidian has benefited him and his students in their journalistic development

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Story Matters: Anna Boone shares home birth story above Eastown-based bookstore

Submitted 10-31-2013 under NONPROFITS

Anna Boone lived above Argos Book Shop when she found out she was pregnant. Here she tells her story of deciding to have a home birth in her Eastown apartment.

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5K GR Warrior Team Challenge raising money for wounded veterans

Submitted 10-31-2013 under NEWS

A group of Grand Rapidians are holding a 5k challenge race on November 9 to fund treatment for local wounded veterans.

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Meet Walker's next Mayor: Mark Huizenga

Submitted 10-31-2013 under NEWS

On November 5, Mark Huizenga will be elected as Walker's Mayor as his opponent has dropped out the the running and endorsed her opponent.

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Grand Rapids Teens Fight to Stay 'Above the Influence'

Submitted 10-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Local teens help raise awareness about the dangers of buying alcohol for minors

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