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Should a detainee, who overstayed a student visa, not be treated be treated as a human being?
The Beacon’s Counterpoint columnists—liberal Rick Dollinger and conservative Geoff Rosenberger—agree that policy should trump politics when addressing the nation’s fiscal mess. But they disagree on how to get back on the right track.
Rochester-area residents will join in a nationwide voter registration event this Saturday.
Memorial Art Gallery educator Adam Koneman talked to the Beacon about preparing for the “Free For All, Forever” initiative launching in 2027 and how free school trips have already helped guide the art museum’s next steps.
Republican Virginia McIntyre, a former opera singer, hopes to write Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle’s swan song, despite the odds favoring the incumbent.
The state funds will allow the town to buy 13 acres of unused property at Greece Ridge Mall, with a goal of more housing for seniors and other mixed-use developments.
When only one RCSD student receives a top-level grade in the state math exam, it’s beyond pitiful. It is negligent.
The whiskey maker paid $1.75 million for the building it has rented since 2014 and plans another $1.25 million in improvements, even as the craft spirits industry nationwide contracts.
The annual fashion show, a three-day event, raises funds for the Center for Youth’s programs and boosts awareness of youth homelessness.
The town’s 22-page response to a federal lawsuit asks the court to dismiss claims by two residents who say their requests for religious displays in Twelve Corners park were ignored.
The Beacon’s Counterpoint columnists—liberal Rick Dollinger and conservative Geoff Rosenberger—agree that policy should trump politics when addressing the nation’s fiscal mess. But they disagree on how to get back on the right track.
Rochester-area residents will join in a nationwide voter registration event this Saturday.
Memorial Art Gallery educator Adam Koneman talked to the Beacon about preparing for the “Free For All, Forever” initiative launching in 2027 and how free school trips have already helped guide the art museum’s next steps.
The state funds will allow the town to buy 13 acres of unused property at Greece Ridge Mall, with a goal of more housing for seniors and other mixed-use developments.
The whiskey maker paid $1.75 million for the building it has rented since 2014 and plans another $1.25 million in improvements, even as the craft spirits industry nationwide contracts.
The annual fashion show, a three-day event, raises funds for the Center for Youth’s programs and boosts awareness of youth homelessness.
The town’s 22-page response to a federal lawsuit asks the court to dismiss claims by two residents who say their requests for religious displays in Twelve Corners park were ignored.
Federal officials are responding to city and state concerns, and the state historic preservation office is reviewing the proposal.
New research indicates that exposure to international students helps native students in many ways, and has potentially substantial long-run positive effects on social integration, cultural openness, and international mobility.
Envision Thurston Road, launched earlier this year, is backed by a collaborative formed by the 19th Ward Community Association and ESL Federal Credit Union.
Elizabeth Williamson, a Bay Area native, will become artistic director of American Conservatory Theater at the start of 2027. Geva’s board will search for her successor.
Here and elsewhere, a growing number of young people are putting down their smartphones and taking up tactile hobbies to relieve stress and unlock creativity.
Personalized advising, financial aid and a built-in support network make it possible for students to remain on the path to graduation.
Through the first nine months of 2026, most categories of reported crime are at record 15-year low levels.