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Stephanie Ballard-Foster
General assignment reporterStephanie Ballard-Foster is a general assignment reporter at WXXI News.
Before coming to WXXI News, Stephanie worked as a public health communications specialist for New York State of Health and has worked as a freelance writer and photographer for the Democrat and Chronicle.
Stephanie also has worked as a professional photographer for 17 years.
She earned a bachelor's degree in print and broadcast journalism with a concentration in multimedia journalism and a minor in film studies from SUNY Brockport. She graduated in 2017.
Before returning to college to fulfill her dream of becoming a journalist, Stephanie worked in the beauty industry, marketing field, and as a career placement coordinator. She taught at cosmetology and esthetics schools in Rochester.
She is a Rochester native.
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Marquan Grimes, an exceptional athlete in four sports and soon-to-be senior, hosted a youth football camp at Edison Career & Technical High School over the weekend.
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Residents gain valuable insights and tools for building wealth and maintaining homeownership at the city-hosted event.
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Hosted by the Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, the event celebrated 60 years of justice advocacy under the theme "From 1964 to 2024: 60 Years in the Fight for Justice in Rochester."
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The event at East High School featured panel discussions on mental health, resources for families, and the importance of community support.
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Action for a Better Community, Inc. (ABC) hosted a Community Action Month celebration and resource event at Martin Luther King Jr. Park this past weekend.
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The weekend's festival showcased RIT’s dedication to providing an educational environment that fosters innovation and inclusivity.
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The Roc Murals project merges art with social enterprise to rejuvenate communities and boost economic and mental health in areas marred by historical challenges.
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The Deaf Day of Play at The Strong Museum of Play bridged fun and inclusivity, enriching the lives of deaf individuals and aspiring interpreters.
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Neighborhood groups organized an effort staffed by volunteers on Saturday to help spruce up Monroe Ave., with the expectation that Rochester will be hosting a lot of visitors for the April 8 total solar eclipse.
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The annual Friendship Festival united Rochester's hockey community in a celebration of diversity, showcasing athletes with developmental disabilities and highlighting the sport's unifying power.