(1) Just out of reach: Housing prices climb on Grand Rapids' Westside
Demand for student housing and revitalization is pricing out families from being able to live on the Westside. Changes in my neighborhood are evidenced in many areas, including the housing around Linc...
(1) Preventing displacement in Heartside
A recent Rapidian article discussing Heartside and gentrification sparked a response from Dwelling Place Executive Director Dennis Sturtevant. Sturtevant has over 37 years working in Heartside and has...
(1) New Experience GR video misses mark in representing real neighborhood diversity
When I moved to Grand Rapids in 2005 from Mexico, diversity and inclusion were not such buzzwords like they are today. But even in today's focus on talking about diversity, a recent video doesn...
(1) Professional development for local artists returns with full day event
From building new communities through technology to inspiring social change through art, artists are shaping Grand Rapids and challenging how the community views art.
(1) Standing ovation for Snyder in Grand Rapids shows gross disconnect with people of Flint
For every individual that stood and clapped, we were reminded that, even with information, our desire to erase the experiences of others and focus on our direct experiences makes us blind to oppressio...
(1) Civic Theatre encourages Grand Rapids community to embrace themselves, others through storytelling
The Grand Rapids Civic Theatre is a creative space that encourages belonging. While donning another persona, actors often find a sense of self. This theme is particularly evident in its next musical,...
(1) A Memorial Day your health will remember
One of the top three cook-out days of the year, Memorial Day is a day to celebrate outdoors with family, food and friends. You can make your celebration fun AND Healthy by making a few simple choices.
(1) Movie Review: "The Lobster" at the UICA
The UICA is proud to partner with The Rapidian on a new monthly column to keep you up-to-date about the films we're bringing to our community. This month, Nick Hartman, UICA Film Coordinator revi...
(1) UCOM brings healthy, local food to Wyoming community
Program director Shawn Keener stocks her pantry with nutritious food, and clients like Lisette say they eat and live better as a result.
(1) Inline skater joins cyclists on 500 mile journey to raise funds to fight poverty
Lone skater, Bruce Sienkowski, in a sea of bikes builds community across sports and over many miles with the Sea to Sea Tour, racking up donations with the aim to end the cycle of poverty.