Mandatory: Keeping Our Hands on the Plow
It is now clear that we can no longer say we are making progress on race relations in America. We’re going backward. Every day we find...
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Jul 26, 20234 min read
Black Borrowers May Be Biggest Beneficiaries of Biden Student Loan Forgiveness
When the Biden Administration announced its latest initiative to reduce the nation’s unsustainable trillion-dollar student debt, both...
Jul 26, 20232 min read
Guest at the Table: Dr. Desjamebra Robinson
My guest at this edition of the No-Nonsense Roundtable is Dr. Desjamebra Robinson, who you will quickly learn isn’t afraid to speak up....
Jul 26, 20232 min read
New Cosmetology Training Program Receives $125,000 for Human Trafficking Survivors
Miss Julie's School of Beauty, recently received a significant boost of $125,000 in funding for a initiative aimed at empowering...
Jul 24, 20231 min read
“RPO Around the Town” Ensemble Concert to Take Place at Susan B. Anthony Square
The City of Rochester and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will present a free “Around the Town” concert series 6:30 p.m.,...
Jul 24, 20232 min read
‘Restore New York Communities Initiative’ Brings $20.55 Million to Finger Lakes Region
The Restore New York Communities Initiative (Restore NY) announced by New York Governor Kathy Hochul brings $20.55 million in project...
Jul 24, 20232 min read
After 35 Years RMSC Planetarium Director Steve Fentress, Retires
After 35 years of inspiring Rochester to look up and learn about our Universe, RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium Director Steve Fentress has...
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Choose Wisdom. New Violence Prevention Campaign to Increase Awareness, Resources
Choose Wisdom. Those words, alongside powerful imagery, have popped up across Rochester as part of a communications campaign created by...
Jul 21, 20233 min read
Customer Privacy of Food App Users Threatened by Uber Founder-backed Group
A proposed bill would require companies like Grubhub to share “contact information” with restaurants, grocery stores, and convenience...
Jul 21, 20232 min read
ROC the Future to Hold Parent Café to Talk About Whole Child Development
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) announced in June 2023 receipt of funds from the New York State Office of Mental Health that...
Jul 21, 20232 min read
Deadline for Candidates Interested in East District PAB Seat Has Been Extended
The application deadline for candidates interested in serving on the Police Accountability Board (PAB) as a representative for...
Jul 21, 20231 min read
Fines Eliminated on Overdue Books and Materials at Rochester Public Libraries
Once upon a time, a library patron faced daily fines for overdue books and materials borrowed from the Rochester Public Library (RPL). ...
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