Community
Rochester is a great community. Here is some great information about the people, places and things in the community.
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Community Spotlight: The Landmark Society of Western New York
In this issue our community spotlight shines on the Landmark Society of Western New York, celebrating 80 years protecting our region’s architectural, cultural, and historical heritage. Read more
More Great Community Articles
Community Spotlight: RESOLVE
RESOLVE of Greater Rochester Inc. develops and delivers innovative solutions to bringing an end to domestic and sexual violence, with a focus on the suburbs of Greater Rochester. Read more
WXXI Launches a New 24/7 PBS Kids Channel
WXXI, a trusted provider of educational media for children in the greater Rochester area, will launch WXXI Kids 24/7, a full-time PBS KIDS channel available on TV and via live streaming on digital platforms, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Read more
Spotlight: Rochester Toy Library
The Toy Library is an interactive space for parents and children that is filled with toys including a play kitchen, wooden trains, musical instruments, riding toys, board games, puzzles, dress-up clothes, dolls, marble runs and much, much more. Read more
Spotlight: AutismUp
Founded in 2004 by four local mothers of children recently diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), AutismUp has grown to include more than 2,000 members. Read more
Cooking Matters @ Foodlink
Many people believe that it is too expensive and time consuming to prepare healthy, filling, and nutritious meals for their families. Foodlink take issue with that opinion and have been hard at work teaching classes on how to prepare healthy options. Read more
Hunter's Hope
When Hunter Kelly came into this world on February 14, 1997, his arrival was a joyous occasion for his parents, Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill. But little did they know how much their world would change. Read more
Young Audiences of Rochester - Summer Scholars
A montage of the classes, activities, & events of Young Audiences' Summer Scholars Program from Summer 2014 set to an original song created by the kids. Read more
Spotlight: Parenting Village
Parenting Village offers connection and support for expecting, new, and experienced parents. Connection and support are not luxuries afforded to the lucky few but are essential components for raising healthy families. Read more
What I wish you knew... // Tips & Tales from a mom of a child with disabilities
For children with disabilities, fitting in is hard and being “different” hurts. It would be helpful if fellow students are taught by their parents that it’s OK to be friends with a child with a disability and to be more understanding... Read more
RYAN ORTIZ-MCCULLOUGH AT Daystar
Daystar - A day respite service for children braving serious medical & developmental complexities
For parents seeking day care options in and around Rochester, there exists a bevy of choices that offer creative activities and ample social interactions in an educational setting. But what about parents of medically fragile children ? Read more
Four Rochestarians Share
The year was 1994 — 10 years too late to be made famous by George Orwell and six years before Y2K. But, yet, it was a big year for families in the Rochester area (aka the Genesee Valley) because that is when our magazine first hit the stands.... Read more
