Community
The ‘great’ debate
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What makes a city great? Does Rochester have what it takes to become one?
Notable News
Midsize cities are hot – and Rochester is the hottest
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Is our No. 1 ranking on realtor.com a fluke? More likely, it is part of a broader trend favoring small and midsize cities that are livable and affordable.
Community
A man of deep values and firm beliefs
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John Riedman, who died recently at the age of 90, built a small Rochester-based insurance agency into the nation’s ninth-largest privately held insurance broker. Guided by his strong convictions, he also was an influential figure in Republican politics and became a leading area philanthropist.
Economy
Let’s embrace Rochester’s cultural identity
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Economic developers talk of “ecosystems,” a recognition that institutions, concentrations of knowledge and focused leadership spur economic vitality and growth. There is no stronger example in Rochester than the ecosystem that nurtures creative expression.
Community
Drafting a vision of Rochester’s future
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The city’s proposed comprehensive plan aims for increased economic development, infrastructure improvements, and greater economic and social equality. Its predecessor also had lofty goals; only some were achieved.
Culture
Appreciating our lilacs, in 7 photos and 10 facts
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In 1898, some 3,000 people gathered in Highland Park to smell lilacs planted by famed horticulturist John Dunbar. Today, a half-million people take part in the 10-day Rochester Lilac Festival. Here are some things you may not know about these beautiful and fragrant symbols of renewal and love.
Community
Why I refuse to live inside the box of race
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It hasn’t been easy acknowledging that I am of a different race than the majority in the United States. It’s been even more difficult understanding what to forgive as ignorance and what to call racist. But this I know: I no longer want to be labeled or pigeonholed.
Economy
‘Chief Joy Officer’ author to headline local conscious capitalism summit
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Richard Sheridan believes “the greatest competitive advantage in our modern economy is a positive and engaged brain.” Could Rochester deploy his idea of joyful workplaces as a regional economic strategy?
Community
Can we bridge the divide of bitter partisanship?
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Speaking at a recent RIT symposium, two renowned political philosophers—Robert George and Cornel West—with diametrically opposed ideologies spoke of the urgent need to counter fierce tribalism and civic division.
Innovation
Full steam ahead for Imagine RIT
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Returning for its 12th year, the annual festival has become a major showcase for creativity, innovation and problem-solving involving science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math.