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Culture

Sending the dogs racing

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 20, 2023

Left-Handed 2nd Baseman’s newest album is experimental, collaborative, and as lyrically deep as always.

Culture

Folk music with a message

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 17, 2023

Singer-songwriter John McCutcheon returns to the Rochester area Thursday fresh off recording a collaboration album with Tom Paxton that blends political views with humor.

Culture

Feeling ‘Southern Fried Funny’

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 13, 2023

Comedian Amy Brown, who was a finalist in the “Funniest Person in Rochester” contest, returns to Comedy @ The Carlson

Government & Politics

Bello pulls ahead of Assini in contributions

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 11, 2023

The latest campaign disclosure reports show incumbent Adam Bello raised $150,000 and Republican challenger Mark Assini brought in $34,000 from July to October.

Education

Academy of Health Sciences expands student capacity

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 9, 2023

The charter school, focused on career readiness for health services, added 100 additional spots in a new building.

Culture

TYKEs launches season with a beloved giraffe

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 6, 2023

The youth theater group’s first show is a musical based on a popular picture book.

Justice & Public Safety

PAB receives 360 complaints, closes 77 cases, annual report shows

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 2, 2023

From June 2022 to June 2023,  the Police Accountability Board, found most of its cases fell outside its jurisdiction or were non-negotiable, due to lack of information. The agency’s first annual report outlines investigations, staffing, policy recommendations, and community engagement efforts.

Culture

Reading the ‘Writing On The Wall’

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | September 29, 2023

Blues guitarist Coco Montoya returns to the area next week with music from his new album

Culture

Preserving stories of Black leaders

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | September 27, 2023

Visual Studies Workshop will host a book launch event for its second “In This Moment” chapbook on Oct. 2.

Development

Downtown ambassador program vote delayed

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | September 25, 2023

Rochester City Council postponed its vote on a pilot downtown ambassador program, a move celebrated by opponents, who link the program with recent efforts to form a business improvement district.

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