The creators of “Imagination Station” call it a cross between “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” and “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
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For April Aycock, mental health is about connections
April Aycock, the director of Monroe County’s Office of Mental Health, was appointed in the wake of tragedy. She now looks to make change.
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Bijaya Khadka builds the America he dreamed of as a refugee
Born in a Nepali refugee camp, Bijaya Khadka came to America at the age of 17. Today, he helps new Americans find the American dream.
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Mary Kruger: Roc NORML’s cannabis crusader passes it on
ROC NORML’s Mary Kruger is synonymous with local efforts to advocate for cannabis reform and education.
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Cressida Dixon: Tending to Monroe County’s dead when no one else will
Seasoned estate lawyer Cressida Dixon is the new Monroe County public administrator, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
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Myra Brown’s call to fight for justice
The Rev. Myra Brown believes in living the Scriptures by standing up for the oppressed and confronting hate.
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Mike Mendoza is having a moment under the microscope
Unlike his predecessors, who worked in relative anonymity, Dr. Michael Mendoza has cut a high and sometimes contentious profile during the pandemic.
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Conor Dwyer Reynolds: His job is to police the RPD
As the first executive director of the Police Accountability Board, Conor Dwyer Reynolds sees an opportunity for systemic change.
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Joe Damelio: A scrappy, savvy defense lawyer at the top of his game
Defense lawyer Joe Damelio’s client roster runs the gamut, from prominent politicians, to police officers, to petty thieves, er, alleged petty thieves.
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Adrian Hale is the man the mayor thinks wants her job
Adrian Hale, whose name is being floated as a challenger to Mayor Lovely Warren in 2021, says he has no plans to run but that, “Maybe I should think about it.”
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Ashley Gantt’s organizing principles
Ashley Gantt, a leader in the Black Lives Matter movement and an emerging voice, reflects on organizing for social and racial justice.
