The Rochester Beacon story on a Brighton elementary school’s decision to drop “Jingle Bells” from its music curriculum has sparked news coverage—and a torrent of online comments—around the nation and across the globe.
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Rochester Beacon tops NewsMatch goal
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During NewsMatch, the nation’s largest grassroots fundraising effort in support of nonprofit news organizations, donors gave more than $20,000—and the Beacon is in line to receive another $15,000 in matching funds.
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The best of the Beacon in 2020
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The articles this year that drew the most readers and meant the most to our writers span a wide range of topics.
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Happy Thanksgiving
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This year, more than ever, we are thankful for all those who believe in and support the Rochester Beacon.
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NewsMatch campaign to support the Beacon starts Nov. 1
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The campaign, the nation’s largest grassroots annual fundraising effort in support of nonprofit news organizations, runs through Dec. 31.
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The Beacon starts its third year of publication
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The pandemic and other challenges notwithstanding, our focus is on growth, not surviving from week to week.
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A short history of a ‘crazy’ idea
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Way back when, allowing staff to work from home was not a necessity. It just made sense.
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Rochester Beacon reaches NewsMatch goal
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During NewsMatch, the nation’s largest grassroots fundraising effort in support of nonprofit news organizations, individual donors gave more than $20,000—funds eligible for the campaign’s dollar-for-dollar match.
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Rochester Beacon to participate in NewsMatch
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This year’s campaign, the nation’s largest grassroots fundraising effort in support of nonprofit news organizations, starts Nov. 1 and runs through Dec. 31.
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The Beacon finishes its first year
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Since launching on Oct. 18, 2018, the Rochester Beacon has built a substantial readership by staying true to its mission. Second-year goals include expanded coverage and achieving long-term sustainability.
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Our comment policy is changing. Here’s why.
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Starting next week, we will require commenters to use their full, real names. Our goal is to keep the Beacon open to as many voices as possible, while removing anonymity, which generally does not promote thoughtful, responsible comment.