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The Urban League of Rochester has been named one of the 2025 winners of the Springboard Prize Competition, securing a $50,000 grant. The funds will support the group’s Development Series, a program designed to help women entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses. The recognition adds to the Urban League’s ongoing efforts to empower local communities, especially underserved […]
House Republicans proposed renaming the Kennedy Center’s opera house after Melania Trump, sparking criticism over politicizing the arts. The move is part of a broader funding bill and reflects former President Trump’s growing influence over the center. The proposal faces slim chances in the Senate.
Rochester was ranked 9th among the Best Cities for People with Disabilities by Trajector Medical, earning high marks for affordability and healthcare access. The Arc of Monroe welcomed the recognition but stressed the need for continued efforts to improve inclusivity.
It is with profound sadness that Mt. Olivet Baptist Church shares the news of the death of Rishard Harvey, the youngest son of Rev. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey, Sr. and Yvonne Harvey. Rishard, a senior at Hampton University, was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Newport News, VA on July 20, 2025. Dr. Harvey […]
Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher University begins at 9:45 a.m. In total, the team will hold 10 practices in Pittsford that are open to the public, one that’s closed to the public, and one practice at Highmark Stadium. Bills Training Camp at St. John Fisher University begins at 9:45 a.m. In total, the […]
A frontliner texted in to share a conversation they saw unfolding on social media — a heated debate over whether $500 is enough to cover back-to-school expenses for one child. People were going back and forth, weighing in on the cost of clothes, school supplies, and other essentials. Honestly, it depends. The student’s age, whether […]
The University of Rochester is bracing for federal funding cuts that could impact health services and research. UR Medicine may see reduced access for thousands, especially due to changes in Medicaid and the loss of subsidies for New York’s Essential Plan. The university has already lost $9 million in research funding but says it’s prepared […]
A recent report found that all Lake Ontario beaches in the Rochester area exceeded healthy levels of bacteria from fecal matter and other pathogens on at least one day in 2024. The study by the Environment New York Research and Policy Center highlighted Charlotte Beach as having the second highest number of unsafe swimming days […]
Due to an “unprecedented” increase in the cost of cocoa, prices of the chocolate maker’s products will rise by a percentage roughly in the double-digits, a Hershey spokesperson said Tuesday, according to Reuters. The increase accounts for both a higher list price and changes to the weight and amount of candy in its products’ packaging, Bloomberg News reported. This […]
‘Baddies Africa’ is trending as social media users debate the recent altercation involving Marissa Da’Nae & Summer. RELATED: Crossover OTW? Natalie Nunn & Biggie React After ‘Love Island’ Star Nic Shows Love To His Favorite ‘Baddies’ Cast Member Marissa Da’Nae & Summer Get Into A Physical Altercation On ‘Baddies Africa’ On Sunday, July 20th, a […]
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