Culture
A podcast preserving local radio history
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“The Jukebox: Radio Archive” gives a glimpse into the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Community
Monroe County lost population during pandemic
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In the Rochester-Finger Lakes region, only Ontario County gained residents from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2022.
Culture
The return of Blackfriars’ Conservatory
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Classes have been revamped and reopened for performers of all levels.
Development
A contested BID
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Plans for a business improvement district in downtown Rochester are moving into a new phase of community outreach, but winning over BID foes could be difficult.
Justice & Public Safety
When hate leads to violence
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A new FBI report shows a rise in hate crimes across the nation, but Monroe County may be an exception. Still, this region is not immune to the threat.
Culture
The highways and rocketships of musicianship
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Florence Dore, an unabashed rock ’n’ roll fan and scholar, comes to Rochester next week.
Justice & Public Safety
Habits of highly effective police oversight boards
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A Rise Up Rochester event sought to highlight best practices for successful police accountability organizations.
Community
Inside the struggle over Code Blue
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Even with a mild winter, snowy days have shown failings in the Rochester shelter system.
Culture
Prime Time Funk revamped
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The long-standing music group from Western New York debuts a few new faces next month in Rochester.
Culture
Marching like a mollusk
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Benny Bleu’s newest album asks listeners to slow down and contemplate for a while.