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The Rochester Contemporary Art Center has unveiled an honorary exhibit for legendary activist Frederick Douglass. The collection is called “No Soil Better”. The art center dedicated the exhibit to the renowned abolitionist as a way to celebrate Douglass` 200th birthday. Shawn Dunwoody is from Rochester`s east side and was one of ten artists chosen to [...]

Written by Ari Hello my Stanky Poo’s. ?? Have y’all heard of the phrase, “The block is hot?” Well this time of year is the time to take that literally. It reached a sweltering 100 degrees this weekend! Now when it gets this hot, I understand if there may be a little frustration, attitudes, and […]

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the weather forecast then you’re probably already aware of the heat wave coming this way! Thanks to Lifespan, the Fan Club and Meals on Wheels seniors and children with disabilities who don’t have access to air conditioning are eligible to receive a FREE fan to keep them cool. […]

Written by Jaheim Foodlink will be on the move all summer long helping to make healthy and affordable food more accessible to the public. On the 13th of July, the kind souls behind Foodlink and the crew from the WDKX Jam Squad all came together at 111 Chestnut street, Reformation Lutheran Church, to bring awareness […]

Written by Ari When you hear the phrase “Color of Law” what comes to mind? Is it the thought of unlawful acts perpetrated by cops because of one’s skin color? Or does the word unfairness pop up, in regards to our justice system? If so, then you’re right on the money. We tend to be […]

Disney Princesses Create Their Own Happily Ever After when Disney On Ice presents Dream Big comes to Rochester

Written by DJ Sight Last week we reported that the Jehovah’s Witness convention would not be coming to Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena this year after 3 decades. We just learned there are more events that are not coming back. This year Sesame Street Live, Disney On Ice and Monster Jam, which makes a yearly stop […]

Do you ever just crave fresh fruit? Or maybe even think back to a time where you went for those long drives; saw fresh fruit and produce stands and parked on the side of the road to get some? Those were fun times right? Well, we have the perfect event for you to satisfy that […]

An abandoned home on Holbrooke street on the city’s east side has been attracting a lot of attention from neighbors and the media… but not for good reason. According to nearby residents, the home is covered in trash inside and out and has been attracting rodents, roaches, and more than two dozen stray cats. Doors […]

Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced that Cool Sweep operations will be in effect today, Thursday, July 11, 2019, to provide residents with opportunities to get relief from the heat with cooling sprays from fire hydrants and extended hours at Genesee Valley Park Pool. Spray Parks will be open normal hours. Cool Sweep – presented by Avangrid […]