(1) Occupy Grand Rapids in context
Born from frustration with corporate greed and control over politics and the excessively increasing disparity between the wealth of 99% of the populace and the 1% elite, this is for protests in Grand...
(1) Heartside goes to London, part 1
The first part of our Heartside artists adventure to the Museum of Everything in London took us to the heart of Selfridge's, with Willie drawing wherever he goes.
(1) On mission: Taking ArtPrize from good to great
What is needed for ArtPrize, the nonprofit organization, to be relevant and sustainable in the years to come? How can we deepen the conversation, and what is the role of the mission in that process?
(1) The Rapidian adds photo of the day archive and expands media map
From the Staff: A quick round of up some of things we've been working on since The Rapidian was relaunched in mid-September
(1) Until Love (and Money) is Equal
Economic concerns regarding the perpetuation of discrimination in Holland, Michigan and a call for support for Until Love is Equal.
(1) Mayor Heartwell and Bing Goei announce Community Literacy Initiative
The Literacy Center is building a coalition to address improving literacy for all ages.
(1) WT Centennial "Blues Brothers" Benefit Dec. 7
Screening of "The Blues Brothers" (HD) to benefit Wealthy Theatre's Sustainability Campaign, thanks to underwriting by and partnerships with GRPD, Stellafly, GRCMC, Hopcat and The Meanw...
(1) Mayor to answer questions live on GRTV; Rapidian to live tweet
Got a question for Mayor Heartwell? The first Monday of every month is your opportunity to interact with Grand Rapid's most prominent elected official.
(1) Staff picks and your picks: Looking back on 2011
The Rapidian staff look back on 2011 and pick the articles from our pages that made the greatest impact on them and our community. Think they got it right?