IN THIS ISSUE OPENING SHOT
League night at the Rochester Pinball Collective in The Piano Works Mall in East Rochester. PHOTO BY MAX SCHULTE
NEWS
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BEST OF ROCHESTER: THE RE-ENTRY EDITION
ARTS
LIFE
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Now that you’ve had time to become reacquainted with all your favorite people, places, and things around town, celebrate them by casting a ballot.
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Advocates for refugees say Rochester has less to offer refugees these days, and hope a new city office can help. BY GINO FANELLI
Jurassic Farms has become an unlikely woodsy getaway for live music in Rochester.
BY GINO FANELLI
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BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER
BY JEREMY MOULE
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DOWN ON THE FARM
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REVEL IN THE DETAILS
REFLECTING WHAT MATTERS
Artist Ong Siraphisut wants you to take a breather on East Avenue. BY REBECCA RAFFERTY
WHAT ALE'S ME FOR DOG-DAY DRINKS, TRY BRINDLE HAUS
Looking to belly up to the bar with a furry, four-legged friend? This Spencerport craft brewery is your best bet.
BY DANIEL J. KUSHNER
In Rochester’s red-hot housing market, renting is cheaper than buying everywhere. But buying has its benefits. RETAINING ROCHESTER’S REFUGEES
HERB’S HELPING HORN
How a night in jail on bogus charges led RPO trumpeter Herb Smith to mentor young Black men.
BY DAVID ANDREATTA
RENTING VS. BUYING IN A SELLER’S MARKET
ON THE COVER
SUMMER SOUPS
In August, soup is a dish best served cold. Try these three recipes and chill out. BY JUDA NEVADOMSKI
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RANDOM ROCHESTER
THE PINBALL WIZARDS OF EAST ROCHESTER
Rochester Pinball Collective iss a mélange of analog pleasure in a digital world. BY DAVID ANDREATTA roccitynews.com
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