Culture
Where community work and creative practice meet
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In “Sparks Over Time: A Journey of Inspiration,” community organizer and social worker Elizabeth Rossi reveals her personal journey.
Justice & Public Safety
The Good Cause question
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Rochester City Council is weighing whether to opt in to new statewide Good Cause Eviction protections. Tenant groups support the legislation, while landlords warn of unintended consequences.
Education
MCC continues work to ‘rightsize’ budget
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From 2012 to 2023, the college’s enrollment dropped more than 50 percent. Last month, voluntary retirement and separation opportunities for eligible full-time teaching faculty were announced.
Culture
Darrell Lovett’s embroidered wizardry
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In the artist’s show, “Soon As I Get Home,” characters like the Tin Man, the Lion, and Evillene are brought to life through the use of embroidery on tulle.
Culture
RAC launches fundraising campaign to boost artists
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Rochester Artist Collaborative aims to raise $1 million, with a focus on business sponsorships.
Development
Rochester airport gets $18M in state funds
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The resources will help modernize the main terminal and related areas to better accommodate travelers to Rochester.
Economy & Business
Perch Energy plans to enter Rochester-area market
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The Boston-based community solar service provider already partners with 23 solar farms in New York.
Community
RMAPI lands $750,000 in new state funding
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The funds will help the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative, a community-focused collective impact effort, in its work to eliminate systemic poverty in Rochester and Monroe County.