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July 2014

Coming Home!

Hi South Westerners, and Location 19er's!

For those of you that remember us, Anthony and I are returning! After four years away from Rochester, we have decided to come "home". I…

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March 2014

THANK YOU Officer Brian Phillips

At 6:45a this morning, I accompanied my daughter to the Westside Division RPD Roll Call. Shea Baker-Washing was so moved by the compassion Officer Phillips displayed at the recent triple homicide…

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February 2014

We don't often see this side of a police officer portrayed in the media.

Thank you Officer Phillips.

Officer Brian Phillips comforts a…

Blog We don't often see this side of a police officer portrayed in the media. 3 Likes

December 2013

The Arnett Cafe

If you have not been there, The Arnett Cafe just west of the library is worth a visit. They opened last summer, and have a great menu "with a southern flair." I have been twice, and highly…

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September 2013

Regular People, Unite!

Although the hoodlums make the headlines, regular people do regular things - like growing show-class Dahlias - every day in southwest Rochester. Justin Murphy, Democrat & Chronicle Staff…

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June 2013

Marriage Ruling From Ch. 13 breaking news: "Washington - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the proposition in the California constitution that prohibits same-sex marriage has "no standing."Proposition 8 has been… Discussion Marriage Ruling 2 Likes Old Growth Forest Walk #3 - May 21, 2013 On May 21, 2013 Mark Sweetland and John Boutet visited the U of R Old Growth Forest near Merlin Drive. This was their 3rd visit of 2013 and 3 weeks after the group tour. Below are just a few of the… Discussion Old Growth Forest Walk #3 - May 21, 2013 1 Like

May 2013

Talk to Us at Square Fair We will have a Location19/SW Education/19WCA Schools table at Square Fair to answer questions about what is going on and what people can do to make a difference in our community. Location19.org - If… Discussion Talk to Us at Square Fair 1 Like Boy Scouts Wake Up Congratulations to the BSA organization for finally joining today's century. They voted to admit openly gay boys as members of the Boy Scouts. Guess what, about 10 percent of members have been gay… Discussion Boy Scouts Wake Up 1 Like Update on Schools 10, 16 and 44 and on SW Ed… With a Discussion Title like that it is going to be a challenge keeping this short, but I'll try. School 10 with its Expeditionary Learning, Dr. Walter Cooper Academy program will remain on Congress… Discussion Update on Schools 10, 16 and 44 and on SW Ed… 2 Likes An opportunity to share your knowledge and e… This summer (mid- May thru the end of June), my colleague and I will be working with 30+ MSW (Social Work) students who will be exploring the City of Rochester (all 4 quadrants) as part of a 6 week a… Discussion An opportunity to share your knowledge and e… 2 Likes Old Growth Forest Tour - May 1, 2013 Here are pictures of the Southwest Garden Group when they went on a tour of old-growth forest land between East River Rd., Murlin Drive and the Lehigh Valley Trail. The land is owned by the U of R a… Discussion Old Growth Forest Tour - May 1, 2013 3 Likes

April 2013

OPENING DAY!!!! The 2013 Westside Farmers Market will open on June 11!!!!! Most vendors and farmers will be returning. You will also see some new faces with new products. Mark your calendars now for Tuesdays at… Discussion OPENING DAY!!!! 2 Likes Nuisance Points - Public Safety Com. Meeting I am hoping someone who attended the 19th Ward Community Association's Public Safety Committe meeting last night, Wed. 4/24/13, can post a summary of their notes on what they heard. The community ha… Discussion Nuisance Points - Public Safety Com. Meeting 1 Like Farmers Market News

The Farmers Market at Highland has reopened! It will be held again at Cornell Cooperative Extension's Auditorium on Wednesdays, 3-6 PM. They plan to be open from now until early May. Stop in…

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March 2013

School 16 Victory! Thanks to long, hard work by many local residents, School 16 will be renovated and reopen in 2015! This is important news for all who live in the 19th Ward, whether you have school-age children or n… Discussion School 16 Victory! 2 Likes

February 2013

STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT OBSESSION BAR AND GRILL, INC. AND JOAN ORTIZ, -against- THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, Respondents-Defendants. When you visit your local bar tonight besure to tell them they can stay open under the hours that New York State Law allows.

The Rochester Zoning Board of Appeals does not have the… Blog STATE OF NEW YORK SUPREME COURT OBSESSION BAR AND GRILL, INC. AND JOAN ORTIZ, -against- THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, AND THE CITY OF ROCHESTER, Respondents-Defendants. 2 Likes Supporting Location19 website John indicated in a recent post that he and Marion are financially supporting the existence of this site per these comments below. While I know that the Boutet's are independently wealthy :-) (kiddin… Discussion Supporting Location19 website 3 Likes

December 2012

Winter Farmers' Market News

Great news for local food fans! While the Winter Farmers' Market at Cornell Cooperative Extension has ended, many vendors will be moving to the Long Season Winter Farmers' Market, which will now…

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October 2012

HISTORIC WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO… Built in 1859, this church may be coming to the end of its days. The new owner wants to raze it and build a dollar store – yes, a dollar store. Imagine what that would do to what is left of the his… Discussion HISTORIC WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO… 2 Likes

July 2012

Please help us identify the steps and their… A big thank you to the community for rallying to save School 16 and making your voice heard. Also a big thank you to the School Board members, teachers and RCSD staff for listening and talking with… Discussion Please help us identify the steps and their… 1 Like