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The Rochester Education Foundation (REF) has received a $10,000 donation from Advantage Federal Credit Union to support its student-focused programs. REF offers initiatives such as the Smile program, which funds parent-teacher organizations, and the College Access and Success program, which helps high school students navigate the college application process. The donation will enable REF to […]
Monroe County’s first Family Justice Center is being constructed at Skyview on the Ridge in Irondequoit, New York, with the goal of streamlining services for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. The project, supported by over $4 million in state funding, is a collaboration between the Willow Domestic Violence Center and the Child Advocacy Center […]
The off-Broadway play ‘Justice on Trial’ will be coming to Rochester on September 29. Written by Chad Lawson Cooper in 2016, the play addresses systemic racism, justice, and reparations by featuring historical figures such as Harriet Tubman and Emmett Till, who share their stories with a modern-day jury made up of people from different races. […]
On September 1, 2024, rapper GloRilla was honored with a key to her hometown, Memphis, during the city’s 901 Day celebration, which recognizes the 901 area code. The event was attended by Memphis Mayor Paul Young, rapper Kia Shine, and other community members. GloRilla expressed her gratitude on Instagram, acknowledging her deep connection to the […]
An 11-year-old boy has confessed to killing Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, a former interim mayor of Minden, Louisiana, and his daughter, Keisha Miles, 31. The boy, who was a relative of the victims, was arrested after initially giving a conflicting account of events. Police found the two victims with gunshot wounds at their home after […]
The City of Rochester has been awarded a $23 million federal grant to enhance pedestrian and biking safety, as part of the Safe Streets program from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The funding will support projects outlined in the city’s Active Transportation and Vision Zero plans, aiming to reduce accidents and fatalities involving cyclists and […]
Rochester’s annual Labor Day Parade hits the downtown streets today. Labor Day is the celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. This year’s parade will begin at 11:00 a.m. on East Avenue near Union Street and continue towards the Liberty Pole. The intersection of East Avenue and Union Street, East Avenue and […]
The Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport has been nominated for USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Small Airport. A panel selected 20 airports for the award, and the top 10 will be decided by public voting, which ends on September 23. Monroe County Executive Adam Bello praised the airport’s dedication to providing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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