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Over this past weekend, the Civil Rights Museum on Wheels was at Zion Church on Clarissa Street. The museum’s bus is a GMC TDH transit bus that was built in 1951, which is also the exact make and model of the bus Rosa Parks rode on the day she refused to give up her seat. […]
Henrietta firefighters have a new tool for particular emergencies. The Henrietta Fire District received a Dolphin ring cutter as a generous donation from Walmart. This device facilitates the swift and secure removal of a ring from a swollen or injured finger. Henrietta Fire District Battalion Chief Jared Guhl stated:”The cutter self-regulates its depth and speed […]
With the COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing for the fifth straight week, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Facilities have reintroduced mandatory masking. Two major hospitals in New York as well as health care company Kaiser Permanente at its Santa Rosa, California, have brought back masking. Movie studio Lionsgate is also reportedly […]
Board of Education members approved a measure that would put six uniformed Rochester Police Department officers outside certain schools within the Rochester City School District at arrival and dismissal, once school begins on Sept. 6. It’s a move that district officials said is aimed at providing a more secure environment for students. According to the […]
Here’s a friendly reminder that you can still register for Shaping Our Stories: Recruiting & Retaining BIPOC Journalists, on Tuesday, August 29th, from 7-8pm. This virtual webinar series will focus on the continued barriers faced by BIPOC journalists (See flyer). Expect to learn the best practices for attracting and retaining BIPOC journalists, discussing current barriers, […]
Relatives and friends are desperately seeking information after a Webster local vanished in California almost a week ago. Authorities in San Jose reported that Yohanes Kidane, age 22, went missing on August 15 at approximately 2:45 pm. During their search, investigators discovered that Kidane utilized a ridesharing platform to travel from San Jose to San […]
On Sunday, the 103rd anniversary of women’s suffrage was celebrated. Local female creatives showcased their talents at Susan B. Anthony Park in commemoration. Additionally, the upcoming 19th Amendment Emporium was introduced, designed to be a hub where women can explore new creative ventures or learn entrepreneurship skills to succeed in business. Set to open its […]
Click below for full guide: 8-21-23 Fringe Guide release FINAL Rochester, NY—Starting today, the Rochester Fringe Festival (Tuesday, Sept. 12 through Saturday, Sept. 23) distributes more than 110,000 free copies of its 112-page 2023 Official Fringe Guide. A complete list of distribution locations is available at http://rochesterfringe.com/visitor-info/festival-guide.
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