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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A festival with community baked into it
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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
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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
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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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An activist and educator rooted in Black history
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David Anderson used storytelling to build strength and resilience in Rochester’s Black community. He died Aug. 13 at age 96.
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More than 6,000 stop-arm citations issued in last school year
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Nearly 20,000 citations have been issued since 2023, when the Monroe County School Bus Safety Program was launched.
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R-Centers offer space for Rochester teens
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The city reports a total of 100,000 visits at R-Center locations over the course of the summer.
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A step toward universal child care?
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A new pilot program in Monroe County could be an important move toward making early childhood care universal in New York. Challenges remain, however.
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For unhoused population, extreme heat can be life-threatening
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The city’s Extreme Heat Plan identifies homeless individuals as a vulnerable population. But advocates say more needs to be done.
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Voices of the 19th Ward
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Many Rochesterians know the large, diverse 19th Ward only from news reports that dwell on its challenges. But people who live in the neighborhood say outsiders often fail to see the strong fabric of the community.
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Tree removal begins at Brighton town hall
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Two mature trees have come down as opponents pursue legal action to stop the town of Brighton renovation project.