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The DeMatteo family from Chili was showcased on Sunday night’s episode of ABC’s “The Great Halloween Fright Fight,” ultimately winning the grand prize. This local family garnered attention and acclaim for their intricate pirate-themed Halloween setup, named Halloween on Ambush. Throughout the episode, the DeMatteo family went head-to-head with three other families, all going for […]

The Rochester Community has lost prominent social justice advocate and United Christian Leadership Ministry head Reverend Lewis Stewart, dies at 77 after a long battle with cancer. Stewart retired just last November as president of United Christian Leadership. He will be remembered for his lifelong work to eradicate inequalities in the community and speaking out […]

November 7th is Election Day, but to beat the voting day lines and to make it more accessible, early voting begins this weekend (today) in Monroe County. Early voting runs Oct. 28-Nov. 5 at 13 locations. David F. Gantt Community Center, 700 North Street, Rochester Monroe County Office Building, 39 W. Main Street, Rochester Edgerton […]

Jay-Z’s latest interview, a rare occasion with Gayle King, has given us some insight into his career, writing process, how he got the name “One-Take-HOV,” and more. In the latest sneak peek from the series, scheduled to premiere today, Jay-Z revealed why he’s unlikely ever to sell his masters. Jay-Z stated: “I get why people […]

A brand new place to stay is now available following a trip to The Strong National Museum of Play. The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Rochester Downtown celebrated its grand opening, situated in the Neighborhood of Play on South Union Street, directly opposite the museum. Members of the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce are […]

Saturday Night Live is latest to weigh in on Jada Pinkett Smith’s memoir about her marital relationship, notably that she and Will Smith have been living separately since 2016, even though they remain married on paper. In the “Weekend Update” segment, Michel Che brought in Ego Nwodim, who impersonated the “Set It Off” actress, to […]

This past weekend, Foodlink Community Farm celebrated its yearly Fall Festival. This farm acts as a communal garden for local residents. To mark the end of the growing season, they offered food, cider, pumpkins, and an array of autumnal activities. Mitch Gruber, chief program officer at Foodlink, stated: “We really want to activate this space […]

Renowned comedy stars Kevin Hart and Chris Rock are uniting in a fresh Netflix documentary titled “Rock Hart: Only Headliners Allowed.” As stated in the announcement, the documentary will provide an inside look at “two comedy legends embarking on a joint tour,” with a particular focus on their week-long engagement in New York and New […]

During the 25th annual Rochester Careers in Construction Day, more than 1,000 high school students actively participated. This event opens up a diverse array of opportunities, empowering students to build self-esteem and secure futures without the necessity of a college education. Grant Malone, the president of the Rochester Building & Constructions Trades Council, stated: “They’re […]