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Feel the love for the Rapidian at Brewery Vivant this Sunday

Submitted 04-27-2012 under OPINION

Celebrate The Rapidian Spring Fund Drive this Sunday at Brewery Vivant.

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Massive crowds flood Vertigo Music for Record Store Day celebrations

Submitted 04-27-2012 under OPINION

Despite the dwindling numbers of record stores across the US, in Grand Rapids Vertigo Music is still a cultural force to be reckoned with.

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North Philly activist challenges Grand Rapids to be extreme

Submitted 04-26-2012 under OPINION

Festival of Faith and Writing speaker Shane Claiborne encourages audience to get out and do something.

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Rapidian still reaching for 250-donor goal

Submitted 04-26-2012 under OPINION

Halfway through our fund drive, we thought we'd break down the basics for our readers. Our goal: 250 donors, building a community of support to help for the platform, tools, training and mentorship needed to sustain our hyperlocal news source powered by the people of Grand Rapids.

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Renowned cartoonist Craig Thompson visits Calvin College

Submitted 04-25-2012 under OPINION

A personal interview with Craig Thompson in comic form.

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Gerald R. Ford graffiti remains, debate continues

Submitted 04-24-2012 under OPINION

A few weeks after its appearance, the community reacts to Gerald Ford graffiti.

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The dirt on disposable diapers

Submitted 04-23-2012 under OPINION

Parents' choices have big impacts on the environment. Local children's store, Hopscotch, dishes on the realities of cloth diapering versus disposables.

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Join us!

Submitted 04-23-2012 under OPINION

Take a look at this short video of members of the Rapidian community, urging us to join them in supporting The Rapidian.

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Comparing the gyros of Grand Rapids

Submitted 04-22-2012 under OPINION

I taste test the Gyros made by six local pita places.

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Join us in supporting The Rapidian: fund drive kicks off Monday

Submitted 04-20-2012 under OPINION

Starting Monday, April 23, The Rapidian's first fund drive begins, asking members of the community to show support for their hyperlocal, citizen-powered news source.

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