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The Rochester City School District is seeking input from the community on the naming of five new schools and the possible renaming of two others. A forum was held, in which five principals gave suggestions on names. Wakili Moore — currently principal of James Monroe Lower School and who will be principal of the middle […]
The cast of Martin (amongst other iconic shows) have reunited for the 75th Emmys! The reunion began with a humorous remark regarding a misunderstanding about whether the “Martin” show’s cast was getting an Emmy or just presenting one. Considering that the series concluded in the ’90s, it wasn’t a contender for an Emmy in 2023. […]
At the 75th annual Emmys, Actress Quinta Brunson won best actress in a comedy series for her performance in ABC’s sitcom “Abbott Elementary,” which she also created and serves as a writer on. This award made some modern history as Brunson became the first Black actress to win the category since 1981 when “The Jeffersons” […]
Happy Martin Luther King Jr Day. I know you can get around in Rochester by car in 20 min so guess you can attend both Monday January 15th 2024 The Greater Rochester Martin Luther King Jr. Commission will be hosting an event with the Eastman School of Music at 26 Gibbs Street Downtown Rochester. There will […]
Greece is opening a new fitness center located next to the town hall on Vince Tofany Boulevard. The Center is free for residents and does not include the new wellness center. Non-residents do not have access to the wellness center but can sign up for a basic membership for a fee. Source: 13 Wham
Faye Webster is set to release her latest album, ‘Underdressed at the Symphony,’ on March 1, under the label Secretly Canadian. The album’s first single, ‘Lego Ring,’ features a collaboration with Lil Yachty. Accompanying the single is a music video where Webster and Yachty are seen playing a video game titled Singsongrama, developed by Kyle […]
Starting this weekend, January will demonstrate its strength, signaling that the toughest part of winter is still to come. A strong and intense low-pressure system is set to move just northwest of Rochester tonight. The Finger Lakes region will experience strong and gusty southeast winds, with gusts ranging from 50 to 60 mph. These conditions […]
If you don’t remember last years Oscars, Angela Bassett was snubbed for an Oscar for her role in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” but last night, she was recognized with an award she was proud to receive. At the 14th annual Governors Awards in Los Angeles, the iconic performer received an honorary Oscar for her exemplary […]
If you are planning on being out Friday evening and 531 is in your route, you might need to take a different way. The New York State Department of Transportation announced 531 West will close between Manitou Road and Union Street overnight Friday (left lane will close at 6pm, with both lanes closing at 9 […]
“Purple Rain” (the film) will be coming to Broadway. To mark the 40th anniversary of the film’s release and soundtrack album, the iconic movie featuring Prince will be transformed into a musical production. The musical narrates the fictional journey of a rising rock artist navigating the vibrant Minneapolis club scene, tackling challenges within a turbulent […]