The Rapidian

The Rapidian

Hyperlocal news source and citizen journalism platform powered by the people of Grand Rapids, Michigan. A proud service of the Community Media Center; a non-profit organization who's mission is to provide non-commercial free speech platforms, media tools/training/transmission, elevate voices, and build community through media.

  1. 07/10/2021

    Rapidian Community Update (October 8th, 2021)

    Grand Rapids' first outdoor 'gear library' opening this weekend. City of Grand Rapids seeking public input in search for new police chief. ArtPrize 2021 winners revealed.   https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Programs-and-Initiatives/Thrive-Outside   https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Home   https://www.artprize.org/

    3 min

  2. 20/09/2021

    Rapidian Community Update (September 20th, 2021)

    City of Grand Rapids creates Affordable Housing Fund. MDHHS launches online portal for immunization records. Susan Mast ALS Foundation hosting "PedALS" bike ride, walk to support local ALS families.

    2 min

  3. 13/09/2021

    City Connection with: Milinda Ysasi & the 2nd Ward

    This month's special guest is Milinda Ysasi from the 2nd Ward to talk about local matters, live on City Connection.

    1h 1m

  4. 10/09/2021

    Rapidian Community Update (September 10th, 2021)

    GRCC, Grand Valley receive $1.2M grants to help local adults earn college degrees. Grand Rapids Public Museum announces "Polish Halls in Grand Rapids" program. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian’s platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write.   https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html   https://www.grpm.org/

    3 min

  5. 10/09/2021

    Passing the Mic: West Michigan Hindu Temple's Fred Stella answers, "What is the purpose of your life?"

    Rishi Singh, Sikh practitioner and interfaith outreach officer for the Sikh Society of West Michigan, previously asked Grand Rapids faith communities: "What is the purpose of your life? How can you live a spiritual life – how can you attain that which you’re sent here for – if you can’t answer that fundamental question, which is 'what is the purpose of your life?'" --- Fred Stella, Hindu practitioner and Pracharak (outreach minister) for the West Michigan Hindu Temple, responds, and passes a question on to the city's Christian community: "I would like to ask someone from the Christian community about how they are able to balance the religious dictate that was given to them in the Bible – to spread the message of the gospel to all peoples and to try to recruit people to the gospel – … with their interfaith activity?" --- Passing the Mic is a project of Grand Rapids Community Media Center (CMC) that promotes online, community-wide discussion of local issues and topics using the spoken word. Residents are invited to share one to three-minute audio responses to locally-focused questions from fellow neighbors, with questions geared toward all Grand Rapidians or specific communities within the city. Keeping the discussion going, speakers are encouraged to end their responses with their own question related to a local issue or topic -- passing along the opportunity to amplify community voices. Opinions expressed through Passing the Mic are those of the speakers and do not reflect the editorial voice of The Rapidian or CMC. Posted responses are subject to The Rapidian's Terms of Use, which include adherence to inclusiveness, civility, ethical reporting, proper credit, local emphasis, and open identity (no anonymous posting).

    6 min

  6. 03/09/2021

    Rapidian Community Update (September 2nd, 2021)

    Blandford Nature Center celebrating late founder with four-day exhibit. Grand Rapids Public Library returning to regular hours. ArtPrize adding locations beyond downtown for 2021 event. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian’s platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write.   https://blandfordnaturecenter.org/experiences   https://www.grpl.org/regular-hours-return   https://www.artprize.org/blog

    3 min

  7. 27/08/2021

    Rapidian Community Update (August 27th, 2021)

    The Rapid begins bus service changes on Aug. 30. Ken-O-Sha Park reopens with improvements. Festival of the Arts cancels Sept. event over pandemic concerns. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian’s platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write.   https://www.ridetherapid.org/   https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Government/Programs-and-Initiatives/Grand-Rapids-Parks-Projects   https://festivalgr.org/news

    3 min

  8. 20/08/2021

    Rapidian Community Update (August 20th, 2021)

    Kent District Library launching streaming platform for local musicians. Grand Rapids Public Schools requiring face coverings for all students, staff. The Rapidian encourages local residents to share their own stories related to civic, economic, and public health developments in the Grand Rapids area on The Rapidian’s platform. To get started as a community reporter, visit TheRapidian.org/write.   https://vibes.kdl.org/curators   https://vibes.kdl.org/faq   https://www.kentisd.org/

    3 min
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Hyperlocal news source and citizen journalism platform powered by the people of Grand Rapids, Michigan. A proud service of the Community Media Center; a non-profit organization who's mission is to provide non-commercial free speech platforms, media tools/training/transmission, elevate voices, and build community through media.

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  • Creator
    The Rapidian
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Rapidian
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