Culture
Keeping a Rochester artist’s work in the public eye
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Through exhibits featuring his art, the family of Michael Bowllan is honoring his memory and creativity.
Community
Is a Joseph Avenue arts center finally in sight?
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The dream of an arts education and performance center at a historic site in Rochester’s Northeast Quadrant remains unrealized after nearly a decade, but optimism is still high at the Joseph Avenue Arts and Culture Alliance.
Beacon Notes
Beacon’s annual matching-gift campaign to begin
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NewsMatch 2025, part of the nation’s largest annual fundraising effort in support of nonprofit news organizations, runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.
Justice & Public Safety
Court seats on ballot with incumbents, newcomers seeking judgeships
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Incumbent Tonia Ettinger faces judicial law clerk Mallorie Rulison in next week’s Monroe County Family Court election, while four candidates are vying for two open seats in the 7th Judicial District.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Rochester hosts New York State Innovation Summit
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The two-day event, which starts today, centers on emerging technologies and is expected to draw more than 500 attendees.
Culture
DeWolf Brewing, following a four-year journey, nears opening in Victor
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Tapping a Spanish influence, DeWolf didn’t cut any corners in renovating its historic space and in readying to welcome the public.
Community
NY to provide $30 million in emergency food funds
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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the assistance as the federal government shutdown puts SNAP benefits in peril.
GUEST OPINION
Trump truce or not, we have armed a genocide
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Our tax dollars, our political representatives, and our local companies are directly funding and profiting from the supply of weapons and military technology being used in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
Culture
Not the same old songs: Eastman Opera Theatre presents two new operas
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Two contemporary operas will be staged at Kilbourn Hall next weekend, including the world premiere of “Click!”
Community
A rising tide of activism
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Organizers of the local No Kings protests see Saturday’s turnout as a sign of growing civic engagement in opposition to Trump administration policies. But will this momentum produce change in public opinion or voter behavior?