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The Rochester Museum & Science Center is recruiting ambassadors to get the word out about next year’s total eclipse. Local town supervisors are concerned about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s housing initiative. And a recent graduate of the Rochester City School District says he plans to run for elected office this year.

Local organizations are helping people with disabilities enter the workforce by connecting them to potential employers.

Catchy, compelling songwriting is a precious resource, and one Rochester band is hoarding songwriters like the well’s about to go dry.

A center for teens in Rochester is to be named after two of the most prominent community organizers.

RSV cases have surged this season, including here in Rochester, and some parents are experiencing the worst of it firsthand.

An ongoing mental health crisis affecting college students has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. And the largest class of New York State Forest Rangers just graduated, ready to fight fires, patrol state land, and conduct search and rescues.

Developers have begun construction on an ambitious, multi-year plan to build up a challenged Rochester neighborhood.

Some people with disabilities report a lack of trust and comfort in relationships with their primary care physicians. One program hopes that training doctors can make a difference.

Rochester's Central Library is brimming with books and other items that people check out each day, but we look deeper and find some real treasures.

There have been a lot of local debates around library books recently, specifically books that address sexuality and sex education for young kids. It reflects a national trend of book banning efforts in schools and children's libraries. We talk to a local librarian about some of the books being labeled as problematic.

In this podcast, Racquel Stephen reports on a fatherhood program that offers community and support for dads in Rochester.

For more than a decade, children of all ages have made a point each Halloween of visiting a particularly decked-out house in the 12 Corners area of Brighton.

Rochester and the Finger Lakes are becoming a hub for all kinds of inclusive activities – like biking and kayaking. But some people with disabilities, particularly those in the city, are still being left behind.

An unlikely duo uses their platform to cover local high school sports. Plus, for decades, a volunteer user has welcomed music lovers to the Eastman Theatre, and now she’s being ushered into the spotlight herself.

For 30 years, this lacrosse team has been called the Iroquois Nationals. Now they're playing as the Haudenosaunee, in a symbolic move toward rejecting colonialism, and honoring the indigenous origins of the game.

Development projects underway in the Neighborhood of Play include retail space and apartment buildings, but also, dragons. Plus, Danielle Ponder's star continues to rise with the release of her debut solo album, "Some of us are brave."

People with blood disorders are at risk amid an ongoing blood shortage. And the Rochester Fringe Festival is taking a cue from Las Vegas casinos and high-end spas by adding a scent to its Spiegeltent.

Garth Fagan is a household name in Rochester. This week we peek behind the curtain and hear a story about his influence through the perspective of two of his dancers.

Kids across Monroe County are gearing up for the first day of school, but there will be less teachers in the building. And a growing movement to cancel late fees at the library grows momentum, but not everyone is on board.

Electric vehicles are in high demand, but support from local governments is lagging.