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From Vision to Vital Asset: The Story of Rochester’s Downtown Riverwalk

In this episode, Matt talks with Rochester City Councilor and Chair of the Riverwalk Committee David Walker about the history of Rochester’s Riverwalk, its past successes, current initiatives, future projects, and how the Riverwalk continues to play a vital role in shaping the future...

LISTEN: Turning Blighted Buildings into Thriving Spaces, RSA 79-E Explained

In this episode, Matt sits down with Economic Development Director Michael Scala and Chief Assessor Marybeth Walker to explore how Rochester uses RSA 79-E, a state program that offers tax incentives to developers who rehabilitate underutilized or blighted buildings. They discuss how the program...

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LISTEN: I Know What You Read Last Summer

In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about what they read over the summer....

LISTEN: John Gisis talks about his passion for aerial photography

In this episode, Matt interviews popular scenic photographer John Gisis, a Rochester native who...

LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk William Shakespeare

In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about William Shakespeare, his lasting legacy in...

LISTEN: What do you know about Frisbie’s Partial Hospitalization Program?

In this episode, Matt talks to Clinical Coordinator Ramsay Dean about Frisbie's Partial Hospitalization...

LISTEN: Katherine Michaud talks Cornerstone VNA, Rochester Mental Health Alliance

In this episode, Matt talks to Katherine Michaud MS, OTR/L, Mental Health & Matter...

LISTEN: Anthony Ejarque gives an update on the Rochester Opera House

In this episode, Matt talks to Anthony Ejarque, Executive Director of the Rochester Opera...

LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk going “fine free” and Summer Reading Programs

In this episode, Marie and Katherine discuss going "fine free" for overdue library materials....

LISTEN: Introducing Rochester’s upcoming Superintendent of Schools

In this episode, Matt interviews Annie Azarloza, Rochester’s upcoming Superintendent of Schools. They discuss...

LISTEN: Retail Trash Bag Program expected to begin mid-summer 2024

In this episode, Matt talks to Mark Sullivan, Director of Finance for the City...

LISTEN: What do you know about strokes? Matt talks to Frisbie’s Chief Nursing Officer

In this episode, Matt talks to Chief Nursing Officer Megan Gray about strokes. Listeners...

LISTEN: Jerry Rainville returns to talk about the SHARE Fund

In this episode, Matt welcomes back SHARE Fund chairman Jerry Rainville to discuss implementing...

LISTEN: Marie and Katherine talk to Jody Walker, Technical Services Librarian

In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk to Jody Walker, Technical Services Librarian, about...

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