Life + Culture

Rochester Love Stories

Four Couples, Four Journeys Article by Katrina M. Randall | Photography by Submitted Every love story is different—whether it began across the world or in your own backyard. Four Rochester-area residents share the moments and memories that shaped their journeys of falling in love. Stephen Cataldi: Near & Far For Webster native Stephen Cataldi, a second chance at love began when he met Carol Coleman on a Facebook speed-dating app. She was living in New York City; he was in Rochester, and a...

Food + Beverage

Flower City Pickers

Turning Food Waste Into Community Nourishment Article by Marie Gillette | Photography by Submitted On any given Saturday at the Rochester Public Market, thousands of pounds of fresh produce change hands in a matter of hours. What most shoppers never see is what happens after the crowds disperse, when crates of unsold fruits and vegetables, otherwise destined for landfills, become a lifeline for people facing food insecurity across the region. For a decade now, that transformation has been the...

Life + Culture

Building Lives Together

When Partnership Becomes Practice Article by Marie Gillette | Photography by Submitted For some entrepreneurs, business and personal life intertwine intentionally, as couples build together, navigating the rewards and challenges of working side by side, showing how trust, communication, and mutual respect can transform collaboration into both a livelihood and a way of life. Elevate Events: Building a Business and a Life Together For Elyse Jurutka and Darin Price, co-owners of Elevate...

Sports + Recreation

Embracing the Freeze

Four Locals Who Thrive in Winter Weather Article by By Sarah Keeler | Photography by Submitted When winter arrives in Rochester, the cold doesn’t send everyone indoors. As temperatures dip, some locals embrace the season as an invitation to move, connect with nature, and enjoy the winter sports they love. From early mornings on frozen trails to snowy Saturdays on the slopes, winter sports become a lifeline for physical and mental health during the darkest times of the year. Meet four...