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Community

Pet Pride responds to a neverending ‘kitten season’

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | February 3, 2023

A cat sanctuary hopes its $1.2 million expansion can help stem the tide of animal homelessness.

Community

A farm where hope grows

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | February 1, 2023

Western New York’s only community farm inclusive to individuals with intellectual disabilities wants to expand in the face of increasing need.

Community

Lessons from ending apartheid

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | January 27, 2023

At a local event, two former political opponents from South Africa spoke about their peacebuilding experiences and how it could help ease polarization in the U.S.

Culture

Vertices is here to pass the good vibes on

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | January 26, 2023

The Rochester jam band’s Jan. 18 InVERTed festival will feature plenty of music and art.

Community

A potential project flush with options

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | January 24, 2023

A 24/7 restroom could help the homeless and others in downtown Rochester, but questions about cost and security remain.

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A complicated conversation about abortion and religion

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | January 23, 2023

The Rochester Beacon’s latest event highlighted what lies beneath the talking points of the abortion issue with a panel of faith leaders.

Justice & Public Safety

From a ‘Hall of Doom’ to a place for the people

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | January 19, 2023

Keith Stith, RPD’s new deputy chief of community engagement, wants to restore trust between police and community by listening and empowering.

Health & Science

Expanding the scope of Parkinson’s research

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | January 16, 2023

The University of Rochester Medical Center is looking for more participants in the landmark Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative.

Culture

Galentine’s Day in a different light

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | January 13, 2023

A local photographer hopes her take on the holiday popularized by the TV show “Parks and Recreation” can encourage body positivity among women.

Justice & Public Safety

A mixed picture on Rochester crime in 2022

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | January 9, 2023

Firearm homicides and property crime rose, but overall crime rates are lower than a decade ago.

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