Health & Science
A healer’s lens
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After years as practicing physician, Michael Krasner M.D. is turning to filmmaking to explore how a group of UR medical students balance their ideals and motivations with the realities of working in a hospital.
Government & Politics
Deadline for redistricting decision fast approaches
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Monroe County Executive Adam Bello has until Nov. 20 to approve or veto the Crescent map approved by county lawmakers.
Health & Science
UR clinical researchers get $2.9 million award
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The Center for Health + Technology will use the funds to develop new outcomes measures for use in therapeutic studies in a range of chronic diseases.
Community
Youth workforce program slated to receive funding
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The Hive, a proposed collaboration of nonprofits designed to help at-risk young people and families, is in line to receive $5.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Government & Politics
Midterm election turnout in Monroe County declines again
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A downward trend in the percentage of voters going to the polls continued. Statewide, Monroe County is in the middle of the pack.
Culture
Ants to Gods wants you to get wild and weird
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Rochester’s all-Black long-form improv troupe hits the stage again this weekend.
Government & Politics
The divide remains
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After Tuesday’s vote, eight in 10 respondents to a Rochester Beacon poll said they were very concerned about U.S. political polarization.
Government & Politics
Morelle beats Singletary in close election
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After delays in reporting of vote counts, Democratic incumbents appeared to have prevailed in several key races.
Community
Neighborhood centers slated to receive ARPA funds
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A $7.1 million multiyear investment will support the Neighborhood Collaborative Project, which is designed to build service capacity within community organizations.
GUEST OPINION
Dismantling barriers to educational learning and success
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Rochester school board officials and the administration speak of equity, diversity, and inclusion but often fail at modeling in these areas while also failing to prepare students for their future by being less than truthful about their education.