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Chris Lillis brought his second Olympic gold medal home to his mother's classroom in Rochester, inspiring students to chase their dreams. The freestyle aerial skier's surprise visit turned into a heartwarming family reunion at School 19.
Rochester General Hospital is testing a sweatsuit that helps heart failure patients remove excess fluid through their skin instead of relying solely on diuretics. The innovative treatment offers hope for patients who struggle with constant medication side effects.
Scientists at the University of Rochester created aluminum tubes that can't sink, even when riddled with holes. The breakthrough could revolutionize ship safety and ocean energy harvesting.
A global cloud services company is betting big on Rochester's tech talent, establishing its U.S. headquarters and planning to hire 100 employees this year. The move showcases how regional universities and local leadership are attracting international investment to upstate New York.
A Minnesota foundation turned grief into giving, awarding 34 scholarships worth $50,000 to teen hockey players this January. They've now given out over 100 scholarships in memory of a 13-year-old who embodied leadership and kindness on the ice.
Scientists at the University of Rochester have created aluminum tubes that stay afloat even when riddled with holes or submerged for weeks. The breakthrough could lead to nearly unsinkable ships, floating platforms, and wave-powered energy systems.
Engineers at the University of Rochester have developed aluminum tubes that can't sink, even when punctured with holes. The breakthrough, inspired by diving bell spiders, could revolutionize ship safety and offshore energy platforms.
When Rochester's last pay phones vanished, volunteers noticed the poorest neighborhoods lost a lifeline. Now the GoodPhone Project is installing free phones where they're needed most.
University of Rochester researchers have developed metal tubes that physically cannot sink, even when riddled with holes. The breakthrough could revolutionize ship safety and unlock new clean energy solutions.
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is funding scholarships for high school seniors whose families work at member businesses. Applications are open now through March 27, giving students a path to affordable college or trade school education.
After pausing scholarships for five years due to financial struggles, the Jay Entertainment and Music Society awarded $1,000 to illustration student Keleena Bresett. The AuSable Valley graduate aced her first semester at Rochester Institute of Technology while juggling trumpet, jazz, and dance.
When frigid temperatures threatened the Midwest power grid, Rochester residents answered the call to conserve electricity and helped avert a regional crisis. Their simple actions during a 48-hour conservation period kept the lights on across the region.
Phoebe Cowles broke her high school's 600-meter record just two seconds faster than her previous attempt, achieving a goal she'd set at the season's start. The Old Rochester sophomore didn't expect to break it that day, but her teammates were there cheering as she crossed the finish line into school history.