The Rapidian
Catalyst Radio: Sustainable Streets Task Force charged with finding solutions for GR
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Submitted 02-22-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Catalyst Radio looks at a city infrastructure issue that has only become more highlighted with recent severe winter weather – the condition of...
Catalyst Radio: Taste of Soul a cultural experience at downtown library
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Submitted 02-15-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW Taste of Soul is a celebration of culture, featuring food, music, children’s crafts and lectures, all taking place this Sunday, Feb. 17, as part...
Catalyst Radio: One Billion Rising Valentine's Day dance party to celebrate women, rise up against violence
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Submitted 02-08-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about One Billion Rising – an event to address violence against women. Set for Thursday –...
Logan's Alley to host February Night Out for The Rapidian on Fat Tuesday
by (Holly)
Submitted 02-05-2013 under OPINION
On Fat Tuesday, there's more to look forward to than your yearly paczki. This year, you can also join us in supporting The Rapidian with a Night Out at Logan's Alley. From 7 p.m. until close at 2 a.m. that night, 20% of all purchases will be...
Catalyst Radio: The Bloom Collective to put down roots in new downtown space
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Submitted 02-01-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW The Bloom Collective is our feature in this episode of Catalyst Radio. The Collective focuses on providing information and education to inspire radical...
Picturesque gets colorful with Black and White
by (Holly)
Submitted 02-01-2013 under OPINION
Today our new Picturesque gallery with the theme "Black and White" opens. And it's not just a place for black and white photography. As Elizabeth Drouillard's photo shows so well, a burst of color in an otherwise colorless scene...
Catalyst Radio: Michigan Blood critical in supplying blood for 36 area hospitals
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Submitted 01-25-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we examine some of the efforts of Michigan Blood – the local nonprofit blood bank that provides for 36 hospitals...
Catalyst Radio: Startup Weekend an incubator for business ideas
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Submitted 01-18-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about Startup Weekend -- an event that kicks off tonight in downtown Grand Rapids for anyone who has an...
Rapidian supporters fill Brewery Vivant for Night Out fundraiser
by (Renato)
Submitted 01-17-2013 under OPINION
That was a great night. On January 13, Brewery Vivant hosted a Night Out for The Rapidian from 4-8 p.m. The night was a smashing success by many accounts as around 50 supporters attended and filled the long communal tables to order beer for The...
Catalyst Radio: Viget relaunches as Grand Rapids' city wiki
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Submitted 01-11-2013 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we hear from organizers of the Grand Rapids – focused wiki website viget.org. George Wietor and Jonathan Pichot...