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Community

Report calls for changes in child welfare system

By SMRITI JACOB | October 29, 2026

The HOPE585 report recommends steps including a shift from surveillance-based intervention to community-based prevention and family support.

‘No Kings’ event aims to spur voter participation

Fashion Week Rochester returns 

Three-year project aims to improve 19th Ward corridor

Going analog in algorithmic world

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George Eastman Museum workers vote to unionize

By WILL CLEVELAND | October 5, 2026

The union reported the 41-16 tally Sunday. The National Labor Relations Board had not posted official results as of Monday morning.

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Renewal of a community hub

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 1, 2026

The two-year, $8.5 million renovation and expansion of the Maplewood Community Library positions it to play an even greater role in the life of the neighborhood.

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A community space rooted in clay

By DANIK SOUDAKOFF | September 15, 2026

Laurentide Clay, which recently celebrated its grand opening, aims to be an accessible, affordable studio focused on the art of ceramics.

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Readers reflect on 9/11 after 25 years

By PAUL ERICSON | September 11, 2026

More than half of those who took part in a Rochester Beacon survey say 9/11 has had an enduring impact on the way they live and their outlook on life.

Community

Groups launch campaign to resist immigration crackdown

By DAVID WAZANA | September 10, 2026

The Protect Our Neighbors campaign aims to expand protections for immigrants in Monroe County and limit cooperation with ICE.

Community

Harm reduction highlighted by nonprofit fighting opioid addiction

By DAVID WAZANA | September 9, 2026

Recovery All Ways is part of a network of community-based organizations dedicated to promoting harm reduction and assisting those suffering from addiction.

Community

George Eastman Museum workers seek union, file for NLRB election

By WILL CLEVELAND | August 31, 2026

The organizing group, which calls itself George Eastman Museum Workers United, says a majority of museum employees supports its push for union representation.

Community

A festival with community baked into it

By ROB BELL | August 21, 2026

Cake Fest Roc, where people of all skill levels bring their best cakes and desserts to share, returns for its second year at Highland Park.

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Evans cites progress in affordable housing efforts

By DAVID WAZANA | August 20, 2026

The city has a target of building 100 new affordable homes, Mayor Malik Evans said at a news conference Thursday.

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Judith Viorst’s wonderful, delightful, excellent, very good day

By PETER LOVENHEIM | August 19, 2026

On Sept. 24, author, poet, and humorist Judith Viorst will be among the honorees when the National Women’s Hall of Fame holds its induction ceremony in Rochester for the first time.

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