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Rochester Beacon
Published August 31When neighbors crossed the threshold
Rochester has a rich inheritance of interfaith hospitality, an important legacy at a time when Americans know remarkably little about one another's religious traditions.
Rochester Beacon
Published August 28A business built with pages of history
Keila Olbrich’s pop-up shop, Lost and Bound, gives old books new life by turning them into journals.
Rochester Beacon
Published August 27An art museum for everyone
A civic treasure, the Memorial Art Gallery is embracing its community role in new ways—including free admission, starting next spring.
Rochester Beacon
Published August 26City Council approves legislation for downtown projects
The measures will fund Parcel 5 improvements and redevelopment work to create Main Street Commons.
Rochester Beacon
Published August 26New DHS rule stirs concern at higher ed campuses
Starting Sept. 15, the Department of Homeland Security will no longer allow international students to remain in the U.S. for as long as it takes to complete their degrees.
Rochester Beacon
Published August 26Why READY has invested in GoodSchoolsRoc
A centralized enrollment platform is not only a technical solution; it is an investment in families.