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Irondequoit designated as an Age-Friendly Community
The age-friendly designation reaffirms the town’s commitment to enhancing livability.
Governor Hochul releases first-ever Master Plan on Aging
New York State’s Master Plan for Aging aims to help the growing older adult population to age with dignity, independence and the support they need and deserve to thrive.
New mural painted outside the Phillis Wheatley Library
Helpers painted a new mural outside the Phillis Wheatley Community Library in Rochester June 21 to replace a faded and chipped mural.
Screening of “Farming While Black” and panel discussion set for July 10 at The Little Theatre
A special screening of a documentary celebrating the Black agricultural movement and food sovereignty will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Little Theatre.
Food Policy Council releases candidate survey responses
The candidate survey focused on such topics as food access, local agriculture and youth engagement with the food system
New data analysis tool better reflects diversity and nuance of rural communities
To better reflect how residents perceive their communities, especially in rural areas, Common Ground has developed a Geoclassification Index that combines national datasets with on-the-ground insight.
In The Headlines
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Love from the Start campaign promotes benefits of nurturing relationship between parents, infants
Spectrum NewsJuly 30, 2025 - “I think the biggest challenge is to let parents know that you don't have to be perfect,” said Erick Stephens, engagement specialist for Healthi Kids Coalition at Common Ground Health.
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Montgomery School No. 50 holds annual health and wellness fair
WHAM 13July 19, 2025 - The Montgomery School Health and Wellness Fair featured community health partners, including Common Ground Health.
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International Day of Play celebrated with free community events in Rochester
WHAM 13June 11, 2025 - "Play is how kids learn. It's how they develop. It is so important for them. Play can be their superpower," said Jesse Knoth, PlayROCs Project Coordinator with Healthi Kids, an initiative of Common Ground Health.
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How a makeover turned a Rochester intersection into something safer and prettier
Democrat & ChronicleJune 12, 2025 - Common Ground Health's, Healthi Kids initiative, and local organizations recently transformed an intersection in the El Camino neighborhood with the help of neighbors.