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The Dec. 8 presentation of the film, which focuses on U.S. immigration policies, will be followed by a panel discussion.
The county Department of Environmental Services last month held its first public meeting in its effort to identify and address vulnerabilities due to climate change.
The cafe, which will open to the general public next month, helps individuals with developmental disabilities transition into the workforce.
As the social justice organization ends its operations, an upcoming exhibit will highlight its legacy.
Delayed rules, limited electric capacity, and wavering priorities have put New York’s Climate Act at a critical juncture. Without clearer direction, the state risks losing ground on both economic development and climate progress.
At Crust Pie Co., Rebecca Vang serves pastries that blend family, culture, and community.
Legal filings, membership tensions, and dueling narratives about whether a board member resigned or was pushed out have brought Oak Hill’s high-profile lawsuit to trial. The proceedings begin Dec. 1.
The self-taught artist, known for his skateboard-inspired cartoon style, is sharing his creativity with beer labels.
Performing Arts in Rochester, a newly launched nonprofit, hopes to help artists connect with sponsors and patrons.
Monroe County’s suburbs elected more Democrats than ever in November. Is this an indication of a lasting enrollment shift or a cluster of fluke victories?
Professional and clinical workers voted in favor of their first three-year contract, which includes more than 11.5 percent in general wage increases.
The money from the New York State Council on the Arts will support the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s multiyear project to reinvigorate the West Herr Performing Arts Center.
A new book about prison advocate Martin Sostre shines light on current-day Rochester.
With the naming of the first American pope, local Catholics see both hope and challenges for a church amid the crosscurrents of change.
A conversation with two local women, daughters of Palestinian Arabs forced from their homeland in 1948, brought to the surface memories and emotions that have been passed through generations.
The nearly $19 million project will create a new research and development center and grow the precision optics manufacturer’s fabrication capabilities.
City Council will vote on the proposed 2025-26 school district budget next month.
Following a recent court decision, the executive director of Rochester’s Police Accountability Board says its tools have changed, but not its mission.
It’s easier to point fingers at the opposition than it is to focus on solving the underlying problems. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
The non-alcoholic bar in North Winton Village will celebrate the mural’s completion this weekend.
The Rochester City Council president says he welcomes a competitive race as he seeks re-election. Over the last couple of weeks, he spoke with the Beacon on what he sees as Rochester’s chief challenges and opportunities.
Legislation to create an office of pretrial services is an uncontroversial way to enhance public safety.
The city’s appeal comes only days after Judge Joseph Waldorf’s decision in favor of a complaint filed by the RPD officers union.
As head of creative development for North America for Audible, Kate Navin oversees Audible Theater, which each year produces dozens of original audio-based plays. She credits her roots in Rochester, an “arts-rich” city that’s a “wonderful place to be introduced to a craft.”