Behind an unmarked door on East Main Street in downtown Rochester, a staircase leads down into a lit 3,000-square-foot space. Half of the room is a stocked bar; the other half is a dining area. Welcome to Exclusively Members Only (EMO), a membership-based social club opened by three Black millennial women. And while the historic space […]
Racquel Stephen
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Royal treatment
Grill Kingz brings surf-n-turf to the city, at approachable prices.
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The final capture
Casket wrapping gives the grieving one last look at their loved ones.
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American Puffalo
Rochester resident and Laotian refugee Bee Duangtavilay manifests a cannabis dispensary.
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Unlocking Parkinson’s one selfie at a time
University of Rochester researchers are using selfies to detect early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
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COVID deaths in Monroe County top 1,500
The death toll of 1,506 as of last week underscores a grim milestone as cases in the area escalate.
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Monroe County issues state of emergency after rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello has issued new safety measures, effective Dec. 1, after an increase of COVID-related hospitalizations,
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With spotlight on Black maternal health crisis, efforts underway to eliminate disparities
Black pregnant women face a medical system which often feels as if it’s working against their needs, and advocates say it’s time for change.
