The coronavirus pandemic is at the forefront of daily life, but Earth Day reminds us that environmental stewardship is not to be eclipsed.
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Earth Day: Coronavirus clears the air in Rochester and beyond
Coronavirus lockdowns have led to a dramatic decline in traffic and a pollutant linked to burning fossil fuels.
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The ‘Angels in the Rafters,’ just when we needed them
“Angels in the Rafters,” a new song and video by Rochester musicians Tommy Brunett and Elvio Fernandes, acknowledges those who are on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis.
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Clinics open to increase coronavirus test access for people of color
Jordan Health and Trillium Health are opening clinics to give people of color easier access to testing and treatment for COVID-19.
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The F Word: Filling up the Lovin’ Cup
Leslie Ward, co-owner of the Lovin’ Cup, was torn over what to do when the inevitable effects of the coronavirus pandemic set in.
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Waiving parking fees and fines during crisis could prove costly for city
Rochester’s budget projects $8.1 million in revenue from parking fees that have been waived and $2.9 million in parking tickets that are no longer enforceable.
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Essential yet marginalized, migrant farmworkers face healthcare insecurities
As essential workers, migrant farm laborers are continuing to work. They are also one of the most vulnerable populations if exposed to the virus.
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Monroe County’s latest coronavirus data shows 10 new deaths
The latest data showed the biggest single-day jump yet in the number of deaths in Monroe County since the outbreak began.
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City Council member Jose Peo apologizes for racially-charged remarks
Rochester City Council member Jose Peo took to Facebook to apologize for racially-charged remarks that prompted fierce outrage.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
$30K raised for artists of color, grant application period opens
WOC Art’s ambitious COVID-19 fundraiser received more than $30,000 in donations, which will be distributed as grants for artists of color.
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RTS recalibrates to bus babies to doctors’ visits
In an unprecedented redeployment of resources, RTS has begun transporting 500 babies to their well-child check-ups for free.
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Calendar preview: Nowhere to be, but lots to see
Film, literature, and writing get the spotlight as Rochester’s arts community slates opportunities to connect and reflect.
