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.
Education
Student attendance improving, RCSD officials say
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Attendance, absenteeism and suspensions in elementary schools have shown signs of improvement.
Food & Agriculture
Ice Wine & Culinary Festival returns
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Traditionally produced ice wines will be featured at the annual festival hosted by Casa Larga Vineyards.
Education
RCSD strengthens student information safeguards
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Information on students’ place of birth will not be included in student directories or available to third parties.
Culture
Connections and creativity on display
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Rochester Artist Collaborative’s First Friday show at the Yards Collective is a celebration of up-and-coming local artists.
Economy & Business
EEP Quality Group cuts ribbon for new facility
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The $3.4 million expansion was won by Rochester-based EEP Quality Group over a firm from South Carolina.
Education
More details on the East EPO transition disclosed
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Plans for enrollment, special education, bilingual learning, and curriculum at East have come into focus as the Lower and Upper schools begin to return to full Rochester City School District control.
Education
RIT names 11th president
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William Sanders, the Dr. William D. and Nancy W. Strecker dean of Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering in Pittsburgh, assumes leadership July 1.
Government & Politics
A deep dive into Monroe County’s 2024 presidential election returns
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Similar to other regions in the country, the county saw lower turnout and Republican vote gains compared with the 2020 election.