Culture
An American tragedy for FLO’s festival opener
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“Glory Denied,” which starts the Finger Lakes Opera Festival’s summer season, is based on the story of the United States’ longest-held prisoner of war.
Culture
Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival details announced
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This year’s 29th annual festival will take place on Nov. 7 at MCC and feature over 50 authors and illustrators.
Development
Rochester’s housing gap
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Construction of more than 4,200 rental units has been started or completed in the city since 2022, but for many renters, affordable housing remains beyond their grasp.
Education
Holy Childhood combats illiteracy with adaptive learning
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Over the last three years, the nonprofit has used programs developed by Utah-based Reading Horizons to provide structured literacy instruction to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Justice & Public Safety
DA’s office sharing info with Greece investigation
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A probe by town-contracted lawyers examining the actions of the now-suspended Police Chief Mike Wood is now underway.
Education
Early Learning Corps prepares for full launch in Rochester
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The AmeriCorps program plans to have 45 tutors trained in numeracy and literacy instruction for fall 2026.
Economy & Business
Okay Beer Co. goes dark to build something better
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The Honeoye Falls brewery and bowling alley has been closed since June 22 as owners Seth Wile and Megan Phillips overhaul the kitchen, modernize the lanes and double down on creating a community hub. It reopens July 10.
Culture
Rochester Community Players’ social media ‘Shrew’
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Shakespeare’s 400-year-old comedy takes a contemporary turn in this free outdoor production at the Highland Park Bowl.
Community
America at 250
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The U.S. will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on Saturday. In a Rochester Beacon survey, readers expressed a wide range of thoughts and emotions—from pride and belief in the country’s core values to sadness and fear for its future.
Economy & Business
Prospective buyers emerge for former K2 Brothers Brewing property
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Veteran local brewer Phill MacArthur unveiled plans for a brewery and restaurant on Empire Boulevard in Penfield, with a town permit vote expected later this month.