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Education

For scholarship recipient at RIT, the sky’s the limit

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | December 10, 2024

Aerospace engineering student Amos Prince, one of 40 “Bridging the Dream” scholarship recipients, is pursuing studies to address the environmental impacts of aviation.

Culture

Garth Fagan showcase brings both the familiar and the new

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | December 6, 2024

The company’s 2024 Home Showcase performances will feature a wide range of dances spanning its half-century history.

Community

Investing in youth workforce development

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 27, 2024

While most efforts in preparing Rochester’s young people for work occur during the summer months, this is beginning to change as programs expand throughout the year.

Culture

For Juliet Lloyd, life is a carnival

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 22, 2024

With the release of her latest album, the folk-pop musician is returning for a show in Rochester.

Education

New rules for RCSD commissioner school visits adopted

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 19, 2024

Board members will have to give advance notice and direct concerns to the superintendent, rather than a school principal.

Community

Visitor trends vary at region’s state parks

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 11, 2024

Some local sites have grown their annual visitor numbers significantly over the past two decades, while others have not.

Government & Politics

Voter turnout numbers reveal a mixed picture

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 6, 2024

The number of votes cast this election year, likely impacted by state-level redistricting, varied by election contest but ultimately did not likely impact the overall results significantly.

Government & Politics

The other 2024 races

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 31, 2024

When Monroe County voters go to the polls on Nov. 5, Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump is not the only decision they will face.

Education

Helping children who need tailored learning

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 28, 2024

Sensational Inclusion, a Rochester education company, is committed to neurodiverse-affirming instruction.

Culture

RoCo exhibition examines connections between identity and politics

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 25, 2024

Featuring the work of 44 artists from around the country, “Queering Democracy” at the Rochester Contemporary Art Center reflects on the LGBTQ+ community’s ongoing struggle for freedom and equality.

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