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Unique events, in-person discussions, and a festival pass are among the new features for 2026.
Use of the word to somehow undercut our system of law—and order—is unjustified and destructive hyperbole.
The Democrats’ nationwide election surge was apparent locally but limited in its impact on Rochester-area races.
Founder and artistic director Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez plans to retire at the end of the year, handing the reins to Jayme Bermudez, who currently serves as assistant artistic director.
Rochester universities have an opportunity to set a useful standard for responsible AI work.
With poor pedestrian infrastructure and a confusing public transportation system, commuting even short distances becomes extremely complicated and can be dangerous.
Rep. Joe Morelle won another term and is projected to be part of a large Democratic majority in the House of Representatives. The party also won a Senate majority.
Across the nation are going to the polls today to decide control of the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives and numerous governor’s offices. In partnership with AP, the Beacon will update the emerging balance of political power as results come in.
The public comment period for a proposed expansion of the Seneca Meadows landfill is expected to begin soon.
The Beacon’s Counterpoint columnists don’t have a clue about the causes of chronic student absenteeism, and certainly not about potential solutions.
Unique events, in-person discussions, and a festival pass are among the new features for 2026.
Founder and artistic director Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez plans to retire at the end of the year, handing the reins to Jayme Bermudez, who currently serves as assistant artistic director.
Rep. Joe Morelle won another term and is projected to be part of a large Democratic majority in the House of Representatives. The party also won a Senate majority.
Across the nation are going to the polls today to decide control of the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives and numerous governor’s offices. In partnership with AP, the Beacon will update the emerging balance of political power as results come in.
The public comment period for a proposed expansion of the Seneca Meadows landfill is expected to begin soon.
Material produced in response to public-records requests stops short of explaining how the department operates and documents the use of technologies such as drones and fixed license plate readers.
The Beacon’s Counterpoint columnists—liberal Rick Dollinger and conservative Geoff Rosenberger—tackle the issue of students who are chronically absent. They agree that showing up for school is so fundamental that it doesn’t lend itself to debate.
The University Avenue brewery that Zeb and Emily Zimmerman built by hand, paycheck by paycheck, will pour its last pints Nov. 14.
The opera, based on Voltaire’s short novel, is a natural fit for the students of Eastman Opera Theatre.
The HOPE585 report recommends steps including a shift from surveillance-based intervention to community-based prevention and family support.
We must ask whether our approach to protecting children sometimes damages the very relationships that help keep them safe.
Brian Green, who was appointed to the position following Sandra Doorley’s exit and faces no challenger in next Tuesday’s election, is focused on restoring the trust in the community.
NewsMatch 2026, part of the nation’s largest annual fundraising effort in support of nonprofit news organizations, runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.
Antonio Calabrese created hapjam, which aggregates data on venues and performers, for those who look for live music based on their location.