Education
READY’s first school incubator cohort to share insights
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Educational reform nonprofit Rochester Education and Development for Youth helped a group of educators and nonprofit leaders design and launch new education models.
Community
An evening on the prairie with coffee
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Coffee Connection’s March fundraiser features Garrison Keillor, creator and host of “A Prairie Home Companion.”
Environment
Trump’s order on paper straws worries local manufacturer
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In addition to the environmental impact, Roc Paper Straws is concerned that its already tight margins could grow even tighter.
Culture
A decade of exploring
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The popular Instagram account Explore Rochester celebrates 10 years of photography through a new exhibit at Rochester Contemporary Art Center.
Education
RCSD picks a new superintendent
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In a 4-2 vote, the Rochester City School District chose Eric Rosser, who recently served as superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District.
Community
RACF offers funding for youth arts
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Rochester Area Community Foundation’s new grant cycle hopes to help more students engage with arts and culture.
Education
Battle over books
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The recent controversy in the Penfield school district is a microcosm of a growing trend in the country: challenges to books in public school libraries.
Health & Science
UR student wins award from AbbVie for migraine sufferers
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For Hannah Rickert, one of 20 award recipients nationwide, the award says, “You’re not invisible even if your disability is.”
Culture
Rochester storyteller to make off-Broadway debut
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Penny Sterling’s “Mounting Washington” one-woman show will be at the 18th annual United Solo Festival.
Justice & Public Safety
Evans announces new community emergency responder plan
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The city will adopt an approach used by other cities based on recommendations from the Law Enforcement Action Partnership.