City
coronavirus
Patient undergoing coronavirus testing released from hospital
The patient came to the emergency department Wednesday morning, according to the Democrat & Chronicle.
coronavirus
Coronavirus testing for local patient as UR braces for outbreak’s impact
Monroe County's Public Health Commissioner told reporters Wednesday this is not a confirmed case of COVID-19 or of the coronavirus that causes it.
BCS
Professors release letters criticizing Jaeger backlash
The writers said they hope for varied perspectives. Former faculty members suing UR say the letters distract from the damage done to Jaeger's accusers.
city
United across generations, Rochesterians march for the climate
Hundreds congregated in front of Rochester City Hall last Friday to urge the city to do its part in combating…
activism
Inside Rochester’s police accountability struggle
In front of Rochester’s City Council on April 16, Phyllis Harmon tearfully opened her neck brace, showing what she says…
incarceration
Nothing but sky: Decarceration initiative debuts symposium
“If Frederick Douglass were alive today, we think that [he] would be trying to take on mass incarceration, and decarcerate the city of Rochester.”
rochester
Striving for change, lecturer reflects on Rochester’s gentrified history
Fourth-grade elementary teacher Shane Wiegand teaches everything to his students except for art and gym. But Wiegand’s curriculum plan includes…
rochester
Community organization seeks to help Rochester’s refugees
“I didn’t want to leave my country,” Omar told the crowd. “I was forced to leave.”
Halloween
Students teach science with a spooky twist
The event consisted of tables set up with candy and Halloween-themed science models.
Beyond Rochester
New York Times reporter talks school segregation
This problem, Hannah-Jones said, is not just seen in Rochester, but throughout the country — especially in blue states and blue cities, areas that are traditionally liberal.