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Jan 314 min read

Q&A WITH HERB SMITH: A LIFE OF MUSIC, TEACHING AND ROCHESTER

Learn more about Herb Smith’s life as a trumpeter, conductor and educator, and how Rochester’s music scene and community inspire his work.

Dec 20, 20244 min read

BUILDING A CLEANER FUTURE: MATT APPLE'S IMPACT ON ROCHESTER

Learn how Matt Apple’s nonprofit Walking for Rochester is eliminating litter and building community pride through grassroots clean-up effort

Dec 11, 20243 min read

ROOM TO GROW IN GREATER ROC

The stereotypical tale is about heading south for a comfortable lifestyle. Will Bradley spun it around, finding more comforts in Rochester.

Nov 19, 20243 min read

CAPTURING ROCHESTER'S ESSENCE: NIKKI BITTNER'S PHOTOGRAPHY & HEALING ARTS FUSION

Nikki Bittner discusses the symbiotic relationship between her love for photography and her unexpected connection to the healing arts.

Nov 8, 20243 min read

A VETERAN GROWS HIS FAMILY LEGACY IN GREATER ROC

Rochester welcomed Richard Nguyen’s family after the Vietnam War. He returned the favor by serving in the Navy and our veteran community.

Oct 30, 20245 min read

MEET KIREE ROBINSON: A LOCAL COMEDIAN AND ROCHESTER NATIVE TURNING STORIES INTO LAUGHTER

Discover how Kiree Robinson blends comedy and storytelling to connect with audiences and highlight the Rochester's creative scene.

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