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On Sept. 24, author, poet, and humorist Judith Viorst will be among the honorees when the National Women’s Hall of Fame holds its induction ceremony in Rochester for the first time.
Congress must act to stabilize Medicare payments to help encourage more physicians to establish practices in high-need communities.
Unlike many other bookstores, McFall’s Books on Monroe Avenue sells only books. That’s by plan, owner Gregory Logan says.
Six Democrats joined the Monroe County Legislature’s 11 Republicans to accept the $160,000 grant. The county has participated in the Department of Homeland Security program since 2009.
The Ontario County brewery and restaurant is set to open Sept. 15 inside a 147-year-old industrial building along the Canandaigua Lake Outlet.
David Anderson used storytelling to build strength and resilience in Rochester’s Black community. He died Aug. 13 at age 96.
Former President Bill Clinton addressed students graduating from the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship.
East Ave Fest, slated for Sept. 12 at the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street, comes 11 years after the East End Festival ended its quarter-century run.
Travel our nation’s highways and byways to see what the media do not report.
The Rochester City School District board has not yet approved contracts to continue the presence of city police officers during arrival and dismissal at certain high schools and at sports or special events.