wellness
Rochester Groups Combat Loneliness Epidemic Through Shared Community Activities
Rochester residents face rising isolation, but local groups are using shared activities to improve mental health outcomes.
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community
Rochester Summer Brings Free Family Programming to Peace Plaza and Parks
Summer brings free programming on Peace Plaza along with established parks and trails across Rochester and nearby Byron.
lifestyle
Rochester Neighborhoods Transform With New Dining, Infrastructure Changes
Recent shifts in dining options, infrastructure work, a community survey and recreational access highlight everyday rhythms in Rochester neighbourhoods.
wellness
Rochester's 10 Best Walking Trails: Distance and Difficulty Ranked
Rochester's marked paths offer options from short flat loops to longer climbs for walkers tracking their summer progress.
wellness
Rochester Residents Combat Loneliness Epidemic Through Structured Group Activities
Rochester residents are turning to structured group activities to counter rising isolation rates documented in recent local health data.
wellness
Rochester Residents Cut Grocery Costs 30% Using Local Seasonal Produce
Rochester residents are stretching grocery budgets with seasonal produce and community programs while keeping meals nutritious.
Politics
Municipal Zoning Modernization Act to Change Rochester Housing Approvals
Rochester residents may see shifts in new housing permits and local property assessments once the state measure takes effect in 2027.
wellness
Rochester Employees Gain New Mental Health Protections Through Updated Labor Guidelines
Rochester employees gained clearer protections for mental health support this summer through updated state labor guidelines.
Politics
Rochester School Infrastructure Bond Referendum: Effects on Local Education Facilities and City Budget
The November ballot asks residents to approve borrowing for school repairs that would draw from city reserves without raising property taxes in the current fiscal year.
wellness
Rochester Senior Fitness Programs Offered Free by Local Council
The Rochester City Council has expanded no-cost group exercise options for residents over 60 at multiple city sites.
finance
S&P 500 Drops 1.16% Amid Global Market Retreat
The S&P 500 in USD, plus major global indices, gold and currencies, with market context for Rochester investors and retirement savings and pension balances.
finance
S&P 500 fell 0.43% as global markets retreat
Where the major indices, gold and currencies landed, and what the moves mean for Rochester investors and retirement balances.
Politics
Rochester's Budget Squeeze: How Tax and Spending Decisions Shape Local Jobs and Services
As Rochester officials wrestle with rising costs and flat revenue, decisions about where to cut or invest will directly affect everything from pothole repairs to library hours to the jobs available to residents.
property
New 312-Unit Tower Reshapes Rochester's Downtown Housing Market
A 28-story residential project slated for downtown Rochester will add 312 units and test price levels across the East End.
property
Proposed Rezoning Could Transform Brighton Suburb
City planners seek to rezone 85 acres along East Avenue in Brighton to permit denser housing and retail near the University of Rochester medical campus.