I Heart ROC https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Entrepreneur + creative Abigail Jamison Clark believes collaboration is a means to greatness Farewell from Emily Home Zaria Gibson-Stevenson loves how eager Rochesterians are to come together and volunteer Marie-Adélina de la Ferrière loves celebrating the art & herstory of drag in Rochester Melissa VanHeukelum loves giving back in the community and uplifting artists and small business owners Robert Hoggard is passionate about activism and enjoys Rochester’s diverse food scene Man of many talents Chris Thompson loves capoeira, comedy, and Rochester’s history Adrian Hale grew up in the 14621 and is passionate about serving his community Animator Noelle Brandmier has a passion project: a blog where she pairs wine with games Business owner Corey Russell loves winter and running a cozy yoga studio for kindhearted humans Kevin Wilson loves building community and exploring our city by bike Photographer & meme enthusiast Quajay Donnell captures Rochester’s vibrant public art scene through photos Business owner Tricia TenEyck feels like she’s part of something here in Rochester Heather Balonek loves bird watching and countryside drives Zaaqi Johnson is cooking up gourmet burgers in the 19th Ward State Senate candidate Samra Brouk loves almond milk hot chocolate and Rochester’s open-hearted people From the countryside to the city, Evanna DiSalvo loves helping new Americans in Maplewood Architecture, food, music – Amanda Falzone loves it all! Music director Ward Stare believes risk taking and creative thinking are essential Musician Zahyia Rolle loves Bahamian food and Rochester’s diverse music scene Sarah Clark loves Abbott’s ice cream and supporting an ecosystem of women running for office For Black Americans, Freedom is Conditional Storytelling enthusiast Alexis Russell says we’re all walking stories Reporter Michael Schwartz has fallen in love with Rochester and his work as a morning feature reporter Entrepreneur Amorette Miller appreciates Rochester’s legacy of caring about workers’ rights Photographer Jackie McGriff loves how in Rochester people are eager to support and cheer for each other Social worker Edgar SantaCruz loves working collaboratively to help others Young leaders from CLIMB are learning, growing, and striving for a better Rochester–together Public relations pro Jessica Lewis sees Rochester as always evolving Joy Bergfalk is helping women recover from addiction through work in the coffee industry Brandin Jones is an equity warrior and he’s eager to bring people along on the journey Teacher Richard Colón is catching up on all that Rochester has to offer Ben Baker appreciates the inclusive and welcoming nature of Rochester’s music scene Marylander Taylor Thomas has found a lot to love in quirky & creative Rochester In Rochester, we are always thinking about our neighbors Artist Carla Halstead is filling Rochester with peace cranes Nonprofit professional Nia Jones appreciates how down to earth Rochester is About Country girl Kelly Kester has found home in Rochester Marketing & advertising professional Erica Hickey loves Wegmans subs and Rochester’s music scene Business owner Nick Giordano loves how small businesses in Rochester help each other grow and thrive Lego man R.O. Chester encourages us to take pride in our city Jeremy Cooney reminds us that winter is just another season—not a mourning period Emmarae Stein & Krit Upra are putting Rochester on the map with Floated Magazine Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart advocates for ethical, transparent local government Ana Liss shares garbage plate history & emphasizes the need for inclusion in the business community Christy Roushey loves the beautiful fabric of Rochester Farewell from Maria Bookbinder and artist Rachael Gootnick loves reading and learning about other people’s stories.