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Calling hours for Rev. Lewis Stewart will be held Saturday, Nov. 4, from 9am – 12 noon at Baber AME Church, 550 Meigs Street, Rochester 14607. Rev. Stewart’s homegoing service will follow immediately after calling hours, 12 noon on Nov. 4, also at Baber AME Church (please note change in location.) The public is invited.
This Halloween, North West is paying homage to her father, Ye, through her costume choice. The 10-year-old, known for her fondness for wearing her dad’s vintage attire, chose to embody the rapper’s memorable Bear mascot for Halloween. She meticulously captured the essence of the character, sporting a gold watch and chain, perfectly replicating the ensemble […]
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 […]
Flava Flav from the legendary hip hop group Public Enemy opened up with the National anthem for the Milwaukee Bucks game over the weekend.
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 […]
Richard Roundtree who portrayal of private eye John Shaft died Tuesday. He was 81. Roundtree died at his home in Los Angeles of pancreatic cancer, his manager, Patrick McMinn, told The Hollywood Reporter. Dubbed the first Black action hero, Roundtree became one of the faces of the 1970s blaxploitation movement when he starred as the street-smart […]
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 […]