New features on The Rapidian
Submitted 05-07-2010 under OPINION
Welcome to the newest version of the Rapidian! Both longtime and new readers alike are bound to notice some big changes to The Rapidian after today’s relaunch. Over the past several weeks Ron Woldyk (three cheers for Ron!), our long-suffering web...In studio: Boys & Girls Clubs of GR Youth Commonwealth
Submitted 05-07-2010 under NONPROFITS
Joining us on the air are Andrew Page and Sarah Navis of Boys & Girls Clubs of Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth. This week's featured song is "Double Shot" from Sam Stryke's newest album, Brunch. Stryke is a pianist with roots in Grand...
Catalyst Radio and The Rapidian partner for on-air media analysis and local happenings
Submitted 05-04-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff: Two programs of Community Media Center—Catalyst Radio and The Rapidian—have joined forces in bringing media, media news, and highlights on local nonprofits to the Grand Rapids community. Some of you may have noticed...
The Rapidian, ArtPrize, GVSU among top honorees at 25th Annual WMPRSA Awards
Submitted 04-30-2010 under NEWS
The Rapidian, Grand Rapids Community Foundation, Grand Valley State University, and ArtPrize were among the top honorees at the West Michigan Public Relations Society of America’s (WMPRSA) 25th annual PRoof Awards held Thursday night. More than...
In studio: Fulton Street Farmers Market
Submitted 04-30-2010 under NONPROFITS
Joining Catalyst Radio in studio this week is Melissa Harrington, director of the Fulton Street Farmers Market. Music featured this week comes from Balkan Beat Box with the title cut from their new disc, Blue Eyed Black Boy. MEDIA ANALYSIS...
The Rapidian voted Best in Show by West Michigan Public Relations Society
Submitted 04-30-2010 under NONPROFITS
The launch campaign for The Rapidian was honored last night by the West Michigan Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America at the 25th annual PRoof awards. The Rapidian received a gold award in the Public Service category and then went on...
Grand Rapids Community Foundation and CMC volunteers recognized
Submitted 04-28-2010 under NONPROFITS
On Monday, April 19th, the Grand Rapids Community Foundation was recognized with the Media Access Leadership Award. The award, presented by the Community Media Center, is intended to spotlight groups or organizations who, through their...
You, with your ear to the ground!
Submitted 04-27-2010 under OPINION
From The Rapidian staff: During our press pit last week about breaking news, Grand Rapids Press' Web Producer Kate Nagengast made some very good points. It was the day after a cancelled Grand Rapids Public Schools board meeting. Emotions were...
Keeping The Rapidian Flickr pool effective
Submitted 04-21-2010 under OPINION
From Rapidian staff*: As you’ve no doubt noticed while perusing therapidian.org, our front page features a photo of the day. This feature is pulled from The Rapidian Flickr pool, http://www.flickr.com/groups/therapidian. We also take photos...In studio: Thornapple River Watershed Council
Submitted 04-16-2010 under NONPROFITS
This week, Catalyst Radio speaks with Erv Gambee, president of the Thornapple River Watershed Council. Music featured this week is by local musician Lynn Thompson with "Let Me In" from the disc More Money. MEDIA ANALYSIS Wired Magazine Pixar...