Education
Crunch time for the RCSD budget
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The city school district’s latest presentation details a sharply reduced budget deficit and a plan to close the remaining gap, but also warns about daunting long-term financial challenges.
Community
Celebrating the power of hope and resilience
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Villa of Hope’s signature annual event will include a special guest, Buffalo Bill running back Ray Davis.
Community
The lessons a historic Black church teaches
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Author Kevin Sack will give a presentation about his recent book examining the history of Charleston’s Mother Emanuel Church, before and after a white supremacist murdered the church’s pastor and eight Bible study worshippers in 2015.
Culture
Charming Disaster’s alternate reality
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The goth folk musical duo return to Rochester with their unique style, a blend of theatrics and the occult.
Justice & Public Safety
Police surveillance and privacy
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While a new appellate court ruling upheld limits on its powers, the Police Accountability Board continues to pursue its mission with the release of a draft report proposing changes to the use of surveillance technology by Rochester police.
Education
MCC’s new focus on academic momentum
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After years of declining enrollment, Monroe Community College and SUNY believe that reforms and a new approach to post-secondary education can improve student outcomes.
Culture
Bringing middle school photo talent into focus
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George Eastman Museum’s Gallery Obscura exhibit celebrates the talent of the Flower City Arts Center 678 Photo Club.
Education
Golisano Institute creates path to Nazareth degrees
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The partnership connects students to degree programs at Nazareth University.
Four Questions
The politics of authenticity
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Strategist and author Maya Rupert discusses race, gender and political perception.
Culture
Creating art across generations
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An exhibit at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center highlights the work of Anne and Sue Havens.