Culture
Setting a Table for Two (and more)
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Experimental dancers Rachel Bast and George Mechalke juxtapose the serious, comedic, and grotesque through their self-described feverable minds at the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival.
Environment
Sun Day environmental rally to be held in Geneva
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The event, part of a national day of climate action, will highlight the dangers faced by the region and call on New York elected officials to do more to protect the environment
Education
City school board OKs independent audit of pay problems
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Amid ongoing payroll snafus at RCSD, the board authorized an audit of the transition to the Oracle system by an independent third-party firm.
Community
The Purple Foot Festival returns for 29th year
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The family-friendly annual event at Casa Larga winery will have several new attractions, and expanded food and beverage offerings.
Community
Celebrating a very good and different dog
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Originally rescued by the Cleft Rescue Unit, Pittsford-native cocker spaniel Leo is a semi-finalist in the American Humane Society’s nationwide Hero Dog competition.
Government & Politics
The emerging battle for District 24
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Three Democratic hopefuls are running to challenge Trump-aligned Rep. Claudia Tenney in 2026 in a recently redrawn district that has been a GOP stronghold.
Health & Science
Monroe County Hospital gets more than $10 million state grant
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The county-owned residential health care facility will receive the funds to upgrade and expand ventilator care.
Culture
Rose Cora Perry’s hard truths
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Canadian rock band Rose Cora Perry and The Truth Untold will perform at the Irondequoit Arts & Music Festival on Aug. 30.
Education
The Golisano Institute enters its third chapter
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With its first two-year class graduated, the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship sees its future in continuing effective educational practices and embracing AI technology.
Community
Protest to be held in solidarity with Texas Democrats
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As gerrymandering and mid-decade redistricting attempts flare up across the country, Indivisible Rochester plans another protest this weekend.