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The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 will offer unprecedented opportunities for scientific study. The eclipse’s path, covering a densely populated corridor from Mexico through the U.S. to Canada, enables both professional scientists and “citizen scientists” to participate in a wide range of experiments. Activities planned include photographing the sun’s corona, observing animal behavior […]
The Red Wings are gearing up for opening day at Innovative Field on April 2. The first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive winter mittens, and the first 5,000 attendees will get a 2024 magnet schedule. The ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by Red Wings legend Don Fazio and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra […]
The Corn Hill Neighbors Association has officially announced the dates for this year’s Corn Hill Arts Festival, taking place on July 13 and 14 in Rochester, N.Y. The festival is set to feature over 300 local artists, a rich musical lineup, a Fairy Houses showcase, a 5k run, and a cornhole tournament, ensuring entertainment for […]
There will be a spring health fair on Friday, April 12, 2024 from 10:00AM – 1:00PM. This event will be held at Montgomery center, 10 Cady Street Rochester NY, 14611. This event will provide educational information regarding health, and also will provide free haircuts, free flu shots, free mammograms, free blood pressure screenings, and more. […]
The 9 days of music, fun and culture event is happening June 21-29 at venues throughout Rochester. more than 1,750 performers (both solo and members of bands) — many of them fan favorites and back by popular demand — to name a few, Grammy winner Samara Joy, John Oates, Taj Mahal and Sheila E and […]
The 55th NAACP Image Awards, a celebration of Black excellence in music, television, and film, took place on Saturday, March 16th, with Queen Latifah hosting the event. The awards show honors achievements across 90 categories with top honors going to Colman Domingo, Fantasia Barrino, Quinta Brunson, The Color Purple, and Usher. Special awards were presented […]
As much of the U.S. gears up for the April 8th solar eclipse, many wonder if instead of clear skies, we’re greeted with clouds, rain, or even snow? For Rochester, NY, and similarly unpredictable weather locales, cloudy skies might spell disappointment for the highly anticipated eclipse. If the weather forecast predicts overcast skies, locals might […]
On March 15th, 2024, local students from Ogden, N.Y., united at the ROC2Change Summit, an event dedicated to dismantling racial barriers. The summit, gathering students from over 30 schools across the county, served as a platform for open discussions on race, privilege, racism, and colorism. Janae, a 10th-grade student from Eastridge High School, emphasized the […]
Megan Thee Stallion has announced her “Hot Girl Summer Tour,” set to ignite stages across North America and Europe starting May 2024. The Houston rapper shared the news with her fans on social media, urging them to get ready for the “hottest event of the summer.” The tour is scheduled to visit major cities like […]
Natasha Alford, a former WROC-TV (Channel 8) reporter in Rochester, has authored a memoir titled “American Negra,” drawing from her unique life experiences at the intersection of Black and Puerto Rican cultures. Growing up, Alford felt unrepresented in popular culture and literature, prompting her to encapsulate her journey in this work. The memoir has garnered […]