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Dolly Parton, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy, has dedicated nearly three decades to improving literacy through her Imagination Library program. This initiative mails free books to children under 5 across 21 states, including Missouri and Kentucky, where it has expanded statewide. Parton celebrated this achievement with visits to both states, sharing the story […]
Sibley Square in Rochester, once a vacant former department store, is undergoing significant redevelopment under the ownership of WinnCompanies. The 1.1 million square foot mixed-use development now houses 190 businesses and hundreds of apartments, with more on the way. Four new developments, totaling 100,000 square feet, are set to be completed by spring 2025. These […]
Irondequoit police say a person selling a car on Facebook Marketplace had their car stolen by the person that agreed to meet up to purchase the vehicle. The incident happened on August 21st the incident is still under investigation. Car sale on Facebook Marketplace turns into car theft in Irondequoit – WHEC.com
In a recent episode of “The Shop,” recorded during the 2024 Olympic Games, LeBron James shared that he does not want his son, Bronny James, to call him “dad” during NBA team activities. LeBron emphasized that while Bronny can refer to him as “dad” outside of the court, on the court, he must use names […]
In Norwood, Massachusetts, a 12-year-old boy named Danny Doherty started a homemade ice cream stand to raise funds for his brother’s hockey team, the Boston Bear Cubs, which supports players with physical and developmental disabilities. However, after a few days, town officials shut down the stand, citing violations of the Massachusetts Food Code following a […]
A Rochester family is actively opposing planned changes to New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), which allows individuals with disabilities and the elderly to choose their caregivers, including family members. Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration defends the changes, stating they are necessary to make the program sustainable and efficient. The reforms include reducing the […]
3 teens involved in a deadly crash after a police chase are now facing charges. The 17-year-old is now facing 2nd degree murder and 1st degree reckless endangerment, the other two 19-year-olds are being charged with Possession of stolen property in connection of stealing the Kia and discarding a loaded ghost gun while running from […]
Wendy Williams made her first public appearance in over a year on August 19, 2024, when she visited a holistic store in Newark, New Jersey, with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr. The store, Bolingo Balance, is owned by Victor Bowman, the son of renowned herbalist Alfredo “Dr. Sebi” Bowman. An employee at the store described […]
In a tragic start to the new school year in Alabama, two high school football players have died within two weeks. Caden Tellier, a 16-year-old quarterback at John T. Morgan Academy in Selma, suffered a fatal brain injury during a game on Friday, leading to his death the following day. Tellier, remembered as a talented […]