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

01/08/2021 Community updates: Friday, Jan. 8

01/07/2021 Passing the Mic: Neighbors of Belknap Lookout answers, "How are you making sure you're engaging with the full diversity of your neighborhood?"

12/17/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Dec. 17

12/11/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Dec. 10

12/03/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Dec. 3

11/30/2020 Passing the Mic: Heartside Downtown Neighborhood Association answers, "How are you preserving your neighborhood's unique history and stories?"

11/25/2020 Community updates: Wednesday, Nov. 25

11/19/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 19

11/13/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 12

11/05/2020 Community updates: Thursday, Nov. 5

Co-Authored

11/25/2014 Story Matters: Kiaeem shares his one wish for his family

11/24/2014 Story Matters: Officer Mike Harris explains his work at Boys and Girls Club

11/24/2014 Story Matters: Dymond talks about day at school

11/21/2014 Story Matters: Jania speaks about future choices

11/20/2014 Story Matters: Pamela Hamilton-Hull talks about principles learned at church

11/20/2014 Story Matters: Thelma J. Pitmon shares how gospel music has evolved over time

11/19/2014 Story Matters: Lynda McDonald remembers Rev. Williams' tenure at New Hope Baptist

11/18/2014 Story Matters: Marvin Leon James recalls joining New Hope Baptist church in 1960

11/18/2014 Story Matters: Blanche Babers recalls her experience teaching Sunday school

11/17/2014 Story Matters: Cora Lee Umphryes explains impact of church on her life

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