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The holiday season is a good time to start taking inventory of what life has given us and for which we’re most grateful.
The anticipated $71.5 million sale of the Clinton Crossings medical complex has fallen through, marking another unexpected turn in the contentious struggle to settle the late developer’s estate.
Janessa Steenberg, who is launching Panacheeza, a startup that plans to offer a plant-based Parmesan-style cheese, is the first recipient chosen by the RIT Venture Creation initiative.
A Missouri photographer is seeking more than $30 million in damages, claiming that Gannett news outlets including the Democrat and Chronicle and Daily Messenger used a photo she took without permission.
Anti-gun violence organization Brady is partnering with the city and RPD to create a comprehensive report, which is likely to be out in early 2023.
National Black Authors Day, created by a Rochester writer, seeks to celebrate and connect writers of color.
Ian Mortimer, who most recently was vice president of enrollment management and associate provost at RIT, will lead the business school launched by Paychex founder Tom Golisano.
For many people who oppose abortion, it is a matter of religion belief. But not all religions oppose abortion. Can people who have faith-based positions on abortion listen to and learn from others whose beliefs are in conflict with their own?
Now a joint initiative of the Rochester Area Community Foundation and United Way, the Monroe County Aging Alliance will be led by Patricia Campbell and Leanne Rorick as co-directors.
For Bill Wynne, the year since publication of his book on this antiracism journey has been one of new discoveries.
Less than a week after a local commemoration of the 1963 March on Washington, Rochester was roiled by disclosure of Daniel Prude’s death at the hands of police officers. The response—ranging from peaceful protest to violent confrontation—had echoes of the civil rights era.
Faced with protests sparked by the death of Daniel Prude, the entire RPD command staff also plans to step down.
Can Rochester take advantage of the “reshoring” imperative thrust upon us by COVID-19? Is our higher-ed sector prepared for a shakeout?
Mayor, police chief face demands for greater transparency about the March death of Daniel Prude in Rochester police custody.
With his years of training and experience, Monroe County public health chief Michael Mendoza was prepared to take on the COVID-19 pandemic. But, he says, “anybody who thinks that they were completely ready is probably underestimating the gravity of this problem.”
The Warner School of Education has received a $2.5 million grant to develop a model to challenge math students in high-need and high-poverty schools.
In 2016, Joel Shamaskin M.D. learned he has ALS. He and his wife now live with the emotional and physical challenges of the disease, while being passionate advocates for research and treatment.
“In This Moment: Revolution Reckoning Reparation,” a new chapbook series, is designed to elevate the work of Rochester’s Black leaders and artists.
The jobless rate last month was 13.7 percent in Monroe County and 12.9 percent in the metropolitan area.
The tradition of Black music as a form of storytelling, healing and resistance has renewed importance today.
Three purportedly local online news sites are affiliates of Metric Media News Service, which reportedly relies on algorithms to produce most of its content.
The local rally is meant to be a part of nationwide effort protesting mail slowdowns and service reductions.
Austin McChord, who left Datto after it was acquired by Vista Equity Partners, has taken the reins as CEO of Heart Health Intelligence.
Five local restaurants are taking part in the fourth Chef Throwdown, raising funds for the Open Door Mission.