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The lighter side of ROCville. Cartoons, commentary, and Rochester laughs.

The presentation was exactly right.
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The presentation was exactly right.

The presentation was exactly right.

Local Historian Confirms Rochester Invented Cream Ale, Would Prefer This Be Acknowledged Before Someone From Buffalo Says Something
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Local Historian Confirms Rochester Invented Cream Ale, Would Prefer This Be Acknowledged Before Someone From Buffalo Says Something

Local Historian Confirms Rochester Invented Cream Ale, Would Prefer This Be Acknowledged Before Someone From Buffalo Says Something

She endured 247 days. She is on the patio. She has forgiven everything.
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She endured 247 days. She is on the patio. She has forgiven everything.

She endured 247 days. She is on the patio. She has forgiven everything.

Area Man Spends Fourth Consecutive June Discovering Rochester International Jazz Festival Exists
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Area Man Spends Fourth Consecutive June Discovering Rochester International Jazz Festival Exists

Area Man Spends Fourth Consecutive June Discovering Rochester International Jazz Festival Exists

He has given the garbage plate speech to fourteen out-of-towners this month. The conversion rate is holding steady at zero.
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He has given the garbage plate speech to fourteen out-of-towners this month. The conversion rate is holding steady at zero.

He has given the garbage plate speech to fourteen out-of-towners this month. The conversion rate is holding steady at zero.

RPO performs inaugural concert at RIT. Locals agree this is wonderful news for the RIT campus they have never visited.
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RPO performs inaugural concert at RIT. Locals agree this is wonderful news for the RIT campus they have never visited.

RPO performs inaugural concert at RIT. Locals agree this is wonderful news for the RIT campus they have never visited.

He described Rochester as 'fifteen minutes from everything.' He has not left the East Side in four years.
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He described Rochester as 'fifteen minutes from everything.' He has not left the East Side in four years.

He described Rochester as 'fifteen minutes from everything.' He has not left the East Side in four years.

Area Man Describes Rochester's Four Distinct Seasons, Lists Two He Enjoys.
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Area Man Describes Rochester's Four Distinct Seasons, Lists Two He Enjoys.

Area Man Describes Rochester's Four Distinct Seasons, Lists Two He Enjoys.

Area Man Describes 2019 Lilac Festival Visit With Same Reverence He Reserves for Ellis Island Arrival Story
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Area Man Describes 2019 Lilac Festival Visit With Same Reverence He Reserves for Ellis Island Arrival Story

Area Man Describes 2019 Lilac Festival Visit With Same Reverence He Reserves for Ellis Island Arrival Story

The Genesee River Trail, which has existed since 1996, is discovered for the first time every May.
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The Genesee River Trail, which has existed since 1996, is discovered for the first time every May.

The Genesee River Trail, which has existed since 1996, is discovered for the first time every May.

Area Man Cites Rochester's Public Market, Lilac Festival, and Garbage Plates in Rebuttal to Person Who Said 'Oh, Isn't It Cold There?'
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Area Man Cites Rochester's Public Market, Lilac Festival, and Garbage Plates in Rebuttal to Person Who Said 'Oh, Isn't It Cold There?'

Area Man Cites Rochester's Public Market, Lilac Festival, and Garbage Plates in Rebuttal to Person Who Said 'Oh, Isn't It Cold There?'

Area Man, 58, Fully Reinvested in Downtown Rochester After Coffee Shop Opens on East Main
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Area Man, 58, Fully Reinvested in Downtown Rochester After Coffee Shop Opens on East Main

Area Man, 58, Fully Reinvested in Downtown Rochester After Coffee Shop Opens on East Main

Area man describes Rochester as 'up and coming' for twenty-third consecutive year.
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Area man describes Rochester as 'up and coming' for twenty-third consecutive year.

Area man describes Rochester as 'up and coming' for twenty-third consecutive year.

Zweigle's White Hot Support Group, Week Fourteen.
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Zweigle's White Hot Support Group, Week Fourteen.

Zweigle's White Hot Support Group, Week Fourteen.

Local Man Who Has Never Visited The Memorial Art Gallery Prepared To Fight Anyone Who Suggests It Isn't World-Class
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Local Man Who Has Never Visited The Memorial Art Gallery Prepared To Fight Anyone Who Suggests It Isn't World-Class

Local Man Who Has Never Visited The Memorial Art Gallery Prepared To Fight Anyone Who Suggests It Isn't World-Class

They announced another construction project downtown and everyone nodded like they expected to be dead before it opened.
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They announced another construction project downtown and everyone nodded like they expected to be dead before it opened.

They announced another construction project downtown and everyone nodded like they expected to be dead before it opened.

He will argue with anyone from out of town about how underrated Rochester is. He has left three Nextdoor threads furious this week.
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He will argue with anyone from out of town about how underrated Rochester is. He has left three Nextdoor threads furious this week.

He will argue with anyone from out of town about how underrated Rochester is. He has left three Nextdoor threads furious this week.

Can tell you the exit for Pittsford, Henrietta, and Victor. She has never been east of Alexander Street.
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Can tell you the exit for Pittsford, Henrietta, and Victor. She has never been east of Alexander Street.

Can tell you the exit for Pittsford, Henrietta, and Victor. She has never been east of Alexander Street.

The airport is fifteen minutes from downtown. He drove ninety minutes to Buffalo to save forty dollars.
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The airport is fifteen minutes from downtown. He drove ninety minutes to Buffalo to save forty dollars.

The airport is fifteen minutes from downtown. He drove ninety minutes to Buffalo to save forty dollars.

The sun comes out in May and Rochester tries to fit nine months of living into sixteen weekends.
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The sun comes out in May and Rochester tries to fit nine months of living into sixteen weekends.

The sun comes out in May and Rochester tries to fit nine months of living into sixteen weekends.

The food scene is nationally recognized now. He is still recommending the garbage plate.
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The food scene is nationally recognized now. He is still recommending the garbage plate.

The food scene is nationally recognized now. He is still recommending the garbage plate.

We are very proud of our water source. The pipes are a separate conversation.
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We are very proud of our water source. The pipes are a separate conversation.

We are very proud of our water source. The pipes are a separate conversation.

The debate over what qualifies as a legitimate garbage plate has now entered its third decade. Several constitutional scholars have been consulted.
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The debate over what qualifies as a legitimate garbage plate has now entered its third decade. Several constitutional scholars have been consulted.

The debate over what qualifies as a legitimate garbage plate has now entered its third decade. Several constitutional scholars have been consulted.

The comeback is coming. It has been coming since 1987. We are right on schedule.
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The comeback is coming. It has been coming since 1987. We are right on schedule.

The comeback is coming. It has been coming since 1987. We are right on schedule.

Defends Rochester to anyone who hasn't been. Quietly applies to jobs in Charlotte.
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Defends Rochester to anyone who hasn't been. Quietly applies to jobs in Charlotte.

Defends Rochester to anyone who hasn't been. Quietly applies to jobs in Charlotte.

She mentions the RPO to every out-of-towner. Tonight is the first time she has been.
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She mentions the RPO to every out-of-towner. Tonight is the first time she has been.

She mentions the RPO to every out-of-towner. Tonight is the first time she has been.

He moved to Austin. He still argues about Rochester in the subreddit.
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He moved to Austin. He still argues about Rochester in the subreddit.

He moved to Austin. He still argues about Rochester in the subreddit.

Another grocery store is opening downtown. He said finally while loading bags at the Pittsford Wegmans.
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Another grocery store is opening downtown. He said finally while loading bags at the Pittsford Wegmans.

Another grocery store is opening downtown. He said finally while loading bags at the Pittsford Wegmans.

Lilac Festival forecast anxiety
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The Lilac Festival is three weeks away. He has checked the forecast nine times. It still says partly cloudy.

The Lilac Festival is three weeks away. He has checked the forecast nine times. It still says partly cloudy.

Number One — Local news, events, community
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We finally ranked number one in the country. It is property taxes.

We finally ranked number one in the country. It is property taxes.

Rochester Patio Season Has Officially Begun — Local news, events, community
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April in Rochester. Sun is out. Patio season declared.

April in Rochester. Sun is out. Patio season declared.

The Deficit Is Down — Local news, events, community
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The deficit is down. The gap remains. Everyone is cautiously optimistic.

The deficit is down. The gap remains. Everyone is cautiously optimistic.

The First Year Review — Local news, events, community
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The superintendent is finishing his first year. Rochesterians have been preparing their feedback since March.

The superintendent is finishing his first year. Rochesterians have been preparing their feedback since March.

The Albany Follow-Up — Local news, events, community
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Rochester asked Albany for five hundred million dollars. Albany said it would look into it.

Rochester asked Albany for five hundred million dollars. Albany said it would look into it.

He Has Been Pre-Approved Since October — Local news, events, community
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Pre-approved since October. Twenty-two houses. Zero offers accepted.

Pre-approved since October. Twenty-two houses. Zero offers accepted.

Rochester House Hunters — Local news, events, community
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Offer accepted — 22% over asking, waived inspection, and we start moving Thursday.

Offer accepted — 22% over asking, waived inspection, and we start moving Thursday.

Rochester Gas Prices Hit $4 — Local news, events, community
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Gas hit $4 again. Rochesterians are already planning their route to avoid the Thruway.

Gas hit $4 again. Rochesterians are already planning their route to avoid the Thruway.

Rochester April Plans vs. Reality — Local news, events, community
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April in Rochester. Both of them are right.

April in Rochester. Both of them are right.

Rochester Boosterism — Local news, events, community
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300 cloudy days a year. Zero regrets.

300 cloudy days a year. Zero regrets.

Garbage Plate Confusion — Local news, events, community
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He moved here from California. He was never the same.

He moved here from California. He was never the same.