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On Sept. 24, author, poet, and humorist Judith Viorst will be among the honorees when the National Women’s Hall of Fame holds its induction ceremony in Rochester for the first time. The post Judith Viorst’s wonderful, delightful, excellent, very good day appeared first on Rochester Beacon .
Congress must act to stabilize Medicare payments to help encourage more physicians to establish practices in high-need communities. The post New York’s physician shortage is creating a health care crisis appeared first on Rochester Beacon .
Unlike many other bookstores, McFall’s Books on Monroe Avenue sells only books. That’s by plan, owner Gregory Logan says. The post Books come first at new secondhand store appeared first on Rochester Beacon .
Six Democrats joined the Monroe County Legislature’s 11 Republicans to accept the $160,000 grant. The county has participated in the Department of Homeland Security program since 2009. The post Legislature votes to accept new Operation Stonegarden grant appeared first on Rochester Beacon .
The Ontario County brewery and restaurant is set to open Sept. 15 inside a 147-year-old industrial building along the Canandaigua Lake Outlet. The post Wheel Works Brewing gives Shortsville factory a new, very different life appeared first on Rochester Beacon .
David Anderson used storytelling to build strength and resilience in Rochester’s Black community. He died Aug. 13 at age 96. The post An activist and educator rooted in Black history appeared first on Rochester Beacon .
Former President Bill Clinton addressed students graduating from the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship. The post Clinton delivers commencement speech at Golisano Institute appeared first on Rochester Beacon .
East Ave Fest, slated for Sept. 12 at the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street, comes 11 years after the East End Festival ended its quarter-century run. The post New festival to debut on East Avenue appeared first on Rochester Beacon .
Travel our nation’s highways and byways to see what the media do not report. The post Amid all the negativity, stand for something positive appeared first on Rochester Beacon .
The Rochester City School District board has not yet approved contracts to continue the presence of city police officers during arrival and dismissal at certain high schools and at sports or special events. The post RPD’s return to schools uncertain appeared first on Rochester Beacon .
