The Rapidian

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Name: The Rapidian Staff
Service Type: Community information and news
Primary Contact: George Wietor
Position: New Media Planner
Phone: 616.459.4788 x.132
Address: Grand Rapids Community Media Center 1110 Wealthy Street SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Website: https://www.therapidian.org
Twitter: https://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: 369

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Published List

09/10/2021 Passing the Mic: West Michigan Hindu Temple's Fred Stella answers, "What is the purpose of your life?"

09/08/2021 Community updates: Wednesday, Sept. 8

09/02/2021 Community updates: Thursday, Sept. 2

08/26/2021 Community updates: Thursday, Aug. 26

08/19/2021 Community updates: Thursday, Aug. 19

08/13/2021 Community updates: Friday, Aug. 13

08/06/2021 Community updates: Friday, Aug. 6

07/31/2021 Passing the Mic: Sikh Society of West Michigan's Rishi Singh answers, "What does your faith do to address your members' suffering?"

07/28/2021 Community updates: Wednesday, July 28

07/22/2021 Community updates: Thursday, July 22

Co-Authored

03/13/2015 Story Matters: Jawhan "DJ Maddog" Jackson says LaughFest brings local comedy to next level

03/13/2015 Story Matters: Stephanie McNamara tries laughter yoga for first time at LaughFest

03/10/2015 Story Matters: Volunteer Ann Videtich says LaughFest brings a spotlight on Grand Rapids

03/10/2015 Story Matters: Angēla Essick Dykes restores joy through Laughter Yoga

03/09/2015 Story Matters: LaughFest festival director Joanne Roehm shares special memories

03/09/2015 Story Matters: Faithful attendee, volunteer says "everybody needs LaughFest"

03/02/2015 Mayor Heartwell answers citizen questions live on City Connection

02/20/2015 Story Matters: Alex Bullock recalls neighborhood support on West Side

02/20/2015 Story Matters: Jackie Konyndyk describes changes in her West Side neighborhood

02/18/2015 Story Matters: Laura Mora shares thoughts about her NW neighborhood

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