Top Voted Articles
(1) Finding the beat: Topic-centered sections come to The Rapidian
Some Rapidian reporters have been joining together as "beat reporters," covering a specific topic they're all passionate about. Now you can find it all on one page.
(1) Martha’s Vineyard: no ordinary corner shop
Owner Kameel Chamelly discusses how he turned one residential street corner into a mecca for lovers of fine wine and all things gourmet.
(1) The making of our city budget
Sparked by the decisions of City Commissioners, the politics beat explores how budget decisions are made for Grand Rapids employees
(1) OGR 2012 : Diane Baum, forging a new way of communication
This 62-year old activist points to Grand Rapids' long history of activism.
(1) OGR 2012: Mandi Creveling's happy accident
Mandi Creveling stumbles upon Occupy Grand Rapids and finds a reason to be active in something bigger than herself.
(1) OGR 2012: Jewly Seeking Justice
Jewly Warren, a local activist, describes a life of activism and her latest involvement in Occupy Grand Rapids.
(1) OGR 2012: George Bartnick - Peace and Purpose
One man's involvement in the Occupy Grand Rapids movement- bringing peace and purpose.
(1) Victoria Upton: Learn, Lift, Repeat
Victoria Upton, publisher of Women's Lifestyle, tells how her original idea for a positive newspaper brought her into the magazine industry and beyond.
(1) Blandford Nature Center Presents: Yoga in the Woods
Join Blandford for the opportunity to take your yoga into nature this summer.
(1) Animal shelter's 2011 statistics aren't pretty, but they are reality
New numbers reveal a harsh reality for the Kent County Animal Shelter.