The Rapidian

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Name: The Rapidian
Service Type: Community information and news
Primary Contact: Kiran Sood Patel
Position: Managing Editor
Phone: 616.459.4788 x.124
Address: Grand Rapids Community Media Center 1110 Wealthy Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Website: http://www.TheRapidian.org/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheRapidian
Mission: The Rapidian is a citizen journalism project designed to increase the flow of local news and information in the Grand Rapids community and its neighborhoods. We work to empower neighborhood residents to report the news from the inside out. The Rapidian provides tools, training, platforms and support to become more than just content consumers but content providers as well.
Roles: Non-Profit
Articles Published: 190

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Published List

10/03/2016 City Connection: Larson and Mayor Bliss discuss key Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. topics

09/12/2016 Commissioner Kelly to discuss neighborhoods in this month's episode of City Connection

06/06/2016 Mayor Bliss talks about the budget in this month's episode of City Connection.

05/31/2016 Harrison Park students reveal everyday sources of pressure

05/02/2016 Mayor Bliss will be joined by Economic Development Director for latest City Connection appearance

04/04/2016 Mayor Bliss to discuss Housing and Homelessness in monthly call in show

03/14/2016 Mayor Bliss to discuss city neighborhoods in monthly call in show

02/08/2016 Mayor Bliss answers questions live on first City Connection appearance

01/28/2016 Mayor Bliss to outline opportunities at first State of the City Address next Tuesday

01/26/2016 The Rapidian announces winners of first Excellence in Citizen Journalism Awards

Co-Authored

04/22/2015 DisArt Stories Matter: Robert Andy Coombs says inclusive clothing designs can bring people together

04/22/2015 DisArt Stories Matter: Matthew Pozsgay shares what he's learned designing for children with disabilities

04/22/2015 DisArt Stories Matter: Nicole Jimenez finds work with Kendall fashion students invigorating

04/20/2015 DisArt Stories Matter: Chris Smit talks about goals of Disart Festival

04/01/2015 Empowering community voices through celebrated difference

03/25/2015 DisArt leaders prepare reporters, videographers to help tell story of upcoming disability art festival

03/19/2015 Story Matters: Keith Smith remembers great influence of Dirk Koning on his life with public television

03/16/2015 Story Matters: Betty Anne Hevel shares journey as a Gilda's Club volunteer

03/16/2015 Story Matters: LaughFest volunteer Sarah Veselenak encourages us all to "find our funny"

03/13/2015 Story Matters: Three-time cancer survivor shares volunteer experiences at Gilda's Club

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The Rapidian is a part of Grand Rapids Community Media Center; Established through grants from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Grand Rapids Community Foundation and the Slemons Foundation, and supported by this community.

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