Community
A tough time for small nonprofits
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Increased competition for employees and other pandemic effects have put added pressure on social service agencies.
Hospitals face long-term challenges
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After the military medical teams deployed to Strong Memorial Hospital depart, critical shortages will remain.
Environment
One way to combat climate change? Change how it’s taught
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A study co-authored by a UR educator offers new strategies for climate change curriculum in “Trump Country.”
Education
Hammer’s $1 million donation to create new RIT center
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Entrepreneur James Hammer’s gift will fund the Hammer Family Packaging and Graphic Media Center, a comprehensive, dedicated space for advancing research and learning in emerging packaging and print applications.
Health & Science
Air Force medical teams deployed to Strong Memorial
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The teams are part of a wider federal effort to relieve overburdened medical staff straining under the burden of COVID-19 cases.
Culture
Zahyia Rolle is ready to rock again
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From jazz to thrash metal to “The Wiz” to the Baha’i faith to anime, the Rochester musician feels uncategorizable–and at the height of her powers when live on stage.
Community
The outlook for Haiti brightens
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With a proposed new leader there, Rochester residents Pepin Accilien and Ed Hourihan hope to be able to resume helping the troubled island nation.
Culture
Rockin’ Americana
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The Tragedy Brothers and Genesee Johnny get rugged, ragged and riff-happy on news CDs.
Culture
A film town’s vibrant documentary scene
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Nonfiction filmmaking is alive and well here, nurtured by groups like Rochester Documentary Filmmakers and high-quality academic programs.
GUEST OPINION
Community banks are a good fit for first-time homebuyers
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While financial firms of all sizes offer mortgages, there are benefits to working with small local banks.