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Rochester’s Auriel Heath, an oral surgery assistant and soon-to-be bride, took home a major win on Wheel of Fortune Monday night. Representing her hometown, Heath impressed viewers with her gameplay, ultimately securing $22,299 in winnings. She finished ahead of her two competitors, who won $3,000 and $14,499, making her the night’s top winner. Rochester has […]
No. 3 seed Aquinas Lil Irish found their stride in the second quarter and rode that momentum to a 55-44 win over No. 4 Schroeder in the Section V Class AA championship. AJ Orr MVP (Aquinas), Loren Green (Aquinas), Molly O’Toole (Aquinas), made the All-Tournament Team. Drive by Orr to open the 3rd gives Aquinas […]
Jalen Taggart and Jahquin Brown finished with a game-high 18 points apiece as top-seeded Rush-Henrietta (20-2) erased a halftime deficit to beat No. 2 Fairport, 53-50 in the 2025 Section V Class AAA championship game at Blue Cross Arena. Tournament MVP Kanaz Linder scored 18 points to lead No. 1 World of Inquiry past No. […]
The 127th Rochester Lilac Festival is set to return this May, featuring over 60 hours of free live music on the KeyBank Stage across ten days. In addition to the 10 national touring artists already announced, the festival will now include 31 supporting artists and 18 performances from educational institutions. Newly added acts include A […]
Support Vince Felder, Democrat for Rochester City School Board. He is committed to advance early literacy and develop strong neighborhood schools. Together, we can create a brighter future for our children.
A Rochester parent has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with the tragic death of their 3-month-old baby, who was mauled by dogs in August 2024. Authorities say Anastasia Weaver and Sulamain Hawkins Sr., both 19, left their baby alone in an attic with two pit bull-type dogs while they went downstairs to smoke marijuana. […]
Dr. Paul Miller sits down with Tariq to discuss the upcoming Rochester School Board Candidate Forum. They emphasize how, in Rochester, many community members and parents tend to vote based on popularity rather than the critical issues that truly impact our schools. Dr. Miller explains that this forum is specifically designed to educate and empower […]
The Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives (FDFI) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Rochester to explore the development of a cultural corridor in downtown Rochester. The proposed project would be located at 46, 52, and 84 Andrews Street, along the historic Genesee River, where it would honor the extraordinary […]
Rochester Board of Education selected Dr. Eric Jay Rosser as Superintendent, effective July 1. Dr. Rosser, a distinguished educational leader with more than 24 years of experience in school turnaround, educational leadership, and operational management, will bring his expertise and vision to lead the District forward. Dr. Rosser has dedicated his career to designing and […]
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced that the province will impose a 25% tariff on electricity exports to New York, Michigan, and Minnesota starting Monday. The move is a direct response to President Trump’s trade policies, which recently introduced 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports—though the White House has since paused these tariffs for a […]
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