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Hundreds of climate advocates gathered in Rochester this week to tackle emissions with collaboration, not division. The two-day summit proves communities can solve big problems when everyone works together.
A nonprofit in Rochester is helping people swap screen time for real friendships through a campaign that pairs volunteers with isolated community members. The initiative tackles rising loneliness by encouraging face-to-face connections instead of endless scrolling.
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.
Fresh off their gold medal win at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, Team USA's figure skating champions brought their award-winning routines to Rochester for an unforgettable evening. The Stifel Stars on Ice tour packed Blue Cross Arena with athletic artistry and Olympic magic.
When a woman was knocked down during a chaotic brawl at Rochester's Lilac Festival, 24-year-old Davionte Terrel didn't hesitate to help. Now local businesses are celebrating his quick act of courage with gifts and recognition.
Fresh off their team gold medal win at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, America's figure skating champions brought their artistry to Rochester's Blue Cross Arena. The Stars on Ice tour featured Olympic individual champion Alysa Liu and viral sensation Ilia Malinin, thrilling hometown crowds still buzzing from the Winter Games.
Rising gas prices aren't stopping Meals on Wheels volunteers in Rochester from feeding seniors who depend on them. About 200 volunteers deliver meals daily across Monroe County, with 90 routes covering people who can't leave home.
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.
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.
Matt Hurlbutt, who's helped bring major companies and thousands of jobs to Greater Rochester over 18 years, just earned one of North America's top 50 economic developer spots. His work has transformed a nine-county region into a magnet for business investment.
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 beating colon cancer at 41, Robert Stricklin moved back to Rochester with a mission: restart the city's beloved cancer awareness 5K that disappeared during the pandemic. The July race will fund grants for local families battling colorectal cancer.
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.
A circus-themed fundraiser in Rochester, Minnesota just became one of the most successful events in the Boys & Girls Club's 26-year history. The "Chair Affair" gala brought the community together to support programs serving 300 children every day.
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.
The world's largest business accelerator for drone and robotics startups is back, offering $3 million in funding to five companies willing to call Central New York home. Since 2017, GENIUS NY has invested $27 million in 45 startups that went on to raise over $500 million.
University of Rochester is combining environmental toxicology and public health into one powerhouse department, creating faster pathways from lab discoveries to real-world solutions. The merger brings together 80 years of research expertise to address modern challenges like microplastics and climate health impacts.
Researchers at University of Rochester Medicine received NIH funding to develop a breakthrough treatment that could stop macular degeneration before it steals vision from millions of older adults. The new therapy targets a protein that drives the disease at its earliest stages.
A 2004 Olympic swimming champion traded the pool for the bingo hall, bringing her gold medal to brighten seniors' Tuesday afternoon. Rhi Jeffrey's visit turned a routine game into an unforgettable celebration.
A computer science student who mapped her busy college life with color-coded paper planners just landed her dream job supporting healthcare through technology. Melanie Couillard's leadership skills and packed schedule at Rochester Institute of Technology helped her stand out in a 15-person panel interview.
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