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Rock the block in Southtown

Submitted 06-04-2013 under NEWS

The annual street fair in Southtown is back with local food, live entertainment, community resources and activities for all ages.

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Rockford Construction works to practice what they preach in new headquarters on West Side

Submitted 06-04-2013 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Rockford CEO Mike VanGessel discusses the keys to Rockford's success and why they chose the West Side as their new home.

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Build a better city

Submitted 06-04-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Public participation is the key to "making" a place. Here's a look at lessons from the recent Re:STATE event and how you can begin your journey as a "placemaker."

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Why place matters

Submitted 06-04-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

What is this new section called "Place Matters" and why does it matter to those of us in this place?

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How to grow food successfully: it can't be that hard!

Submitted 06-04-2013 under OPINION

The trick to successful food gardening is simple, and Our Kitchen Table is ready to share it.

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Icon writing retreat open to the public

Submitted 06-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

On June 24 - 28 from 9 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world and creation of icons.

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Citizen journalists learn key interviewing skills through doing

Submitted 06-03-2013 under OPINION

We who report for The Rapidian may start out intimidated about interviewing. I interviewed fellow reporters Allison Arnold, Steven Davison and Jennifer Voss to compare notes on how to successfully interview our subjects.

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Mayor answers citizen concerns, discusses Arena South

Submitted 06-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

This month, Ana Olvera asks the mayor about considerations being made for low-income residents of the Arena South district as development plans are made. Olvera's question is part of City Connection on GRTV.

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Willy Porter - "Yeah I Know"

Submitted 05-31-2013 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

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The Local Feed: Asparagus comes to local markets

Submitted 05-31-2013 under OPINION

The Local Feed on WYCE talks about asparagus season in Michigan and how to use it in recipes.

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