citizen journalism
The Rapidian to celebrate the "we" that makes citizen journalism powerful
by (Briana)
Submitted 05-05-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
On May 14 at 7:00 p.m., The Rapidian will be holding its annual Community Celebration at Brewery Vivant to help kick off our Spring Fund Drive, which runs May 15 to 22. We will be celebrating and recognizing all the different working parts...
DisArt to train volunteers, staff on reporting about disability
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 02-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
As we prepare to cover the DisArt Festival in a variety of ways, it's important that we're ready to speak about disability in a respectful, helpful way. On Thursday, February 26 from 7-8:30 p.m., Christopher R. Smit, director of DisArt and...
Mightier than the sword
by (Holly)
Submitted 01-08-2015 under OPINION
We the staff of The Rapidian don't often write editorials, or express our own opinions here. That's because, as a part of the Community Media Center, we are a platform for all. We're here to support our community's voices, and doing...
The Rapidian to kick off new year of training, resources for citizen journalists on Grand Rapids' West Side
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 01-06-2015 under NEWS
The Rapidian is gearing up for another successful year of community voices by hosting its first reporter training of the new year on Monday, January 12. The training will run from 6-7:30 p.m. on Grand Rapids' West Side at Harrison Park School...
Sucker punch: How police control of media in Ferguson affects us all
by (Holly)
Submitted 08-14-2014 under OPINION
This morning's news coming from Ferguson, Mo. was a sucker punch to my stomach. I read of journalists being asked to leave. Many stayed, holding to their honorable role in society. They were consequently being harassed, arrested or...The Cottage Bar hosts August Rapidian Night Out
by (lisadebone)
Submitted 08-05-2014 under NEWS
Established in 1927, The Cottage Bar and Restaurant is the oldest running bar in Grand Rapids. It began as a sandwich shop catering primarily to factory workers in the area. When Prohibition was repealed in 1933, The Cottage obtained its liquor...
The Meanwhile Bar to host July Night Out for The Rapidian
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-15-2014 under NONPROFITS
On July 23, The Meanwhile will give back to the community by hosting this month's Rapidian Night Out. For the entire evening, 30 percent of every drink purchase will go to support The Rapidian and keep citizen journalism alive. The Meanwhile Bar...
Meet civic investor Jack Hoffman: Investing in a better city- through law
by (Holly)
Submitted 04-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Attorney Jack Hoffman may be most widely known for his public role in the ballot efforts with Decriminalize Grand Rapids (DCGR), including his public letter to the City Attorney that he published as a citizen journalist on The Rapidian. “The...
Meet civic investor Roberta King: Investing in passion
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 04-16-2014 under VOICES
Since its conception in 2009, The Rapidian has come to be "one of the boys" when it comes to local media. Civic investor Roberta King was a part of its launching process and remembers the early days fondly. "There were a lot of people...
Invest in your community: The Rapidian to launch fund drive, celebrate civic investors
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-07-2014 under NONPROFITS
Starting next Monday, April 14, and running through Friday, April 25, The Rapidian will be holding its third annual spring fund drive. Five years ago, huge investments of time and finances started the opportunities we now have on The Rapidian...