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Rochester’s own Kenita Miller was one of the nominees for the 2022 Tony Award “Best Featured Actress in a Play.” Miller who grew up in Penfield, was nominated for the production of “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf.” The award went to Phylicia Rashad for her work in […]
“A Strange Loop,” a scalding story about a gay, Black theater artist confronting self-doubt and societal disapproval, won the Tony Award for best new musical. “MJ,” a jukebox musical about the entertainer Michael Jackson, also landed key prizes. Winning lead performance by Myles Frost, a 22-year-old in his first professional stage role, and for the […]
A man in India divorced his wife because she cooked him instant noodles for breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout their entire marriage. The judge that overlooked this divorce called this the “Maggi case” based on the brand of the popular instant noodles. Reports say the couple divorced with mutual consent. Divorce rates in India are […]
The Rochester police department is requesting new body cameras because the ones that are being used now are outdated. RPD has been using body cameras since 2016 and is now asking Rochester City Council to approve a budget to replace the old ones. The cost of the cameras will be around $3.5 million dollars over […]
Comedian Dave Chappelle was in Buffalo last weekend. I actually thought it was a pop up comedy show because I didn’t hear anything about it until a few days before it happened. Come to find out after Dave Chappelle made the announcement about his show it sold out within minutes at the Shea’s Performing Arts […]
EVENT: Square Fair DATE: Saturday, June 4, 2011 (rain or shine) TIME: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Presentation Ceremony: 12 p.m. LOCATION: Aberdeen Square (Aberdeen Street btw. Woodbine and Post) ADMISSION: Free 19th Ward — Held annually on the first Saturday in June, the annual Square Fair offers something for everyone. It kicks off at […]
With the rise of the cost of living sparked an off air discussion during the Wake Up Club about the idea of living with someone. I strongly expressed that I could not have a roommate or live with a significant other if we’re not married. The only thing that would even make me think about […]
Google is teaming up with Oregon University to study the connection between smartphones and mental health. This is a 4 week study based people’s activities on phone’s along with questionnaires about their mental health. Your information will only be used for this study. To Read More Click Here. Source: 13WHAM-TV
Earlier this week over 100 high school students with the Rochester City School District was honored for their academic achievement. 15 RCSD high school seniors that’s going off to college this fall are being recognized by the Rochester Children’s Scholarship fund program which is a non profit organization. To Read More Click Here. Source: Rochester […]
Rochester native Danielle Ponder is scheduled to make her national television debut and will be on the Late Night Show with Seth Meyers Wednesday May 25th. This year Daniel Ponder was featured in Rolling Stone and Spin magazine. To Read More Click Here. Source: 13WHAM