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Written by Jasmine Yesterday, October 23, 2019 the WDKX Jam Squad attended Mary McLeod Bethune School No. 45 for their annual Halloween in the Hallway celebration, presented by New York State Senator Richard Funke. This annual Halloween spooktacular creates a safe space for students and their families to go to for trick or treating, haunted […]

Written by Jasmine This year was the first year ever that New York state residents were able to cast their ballot up to 9 days earlier than usual, thanks to a new law passed to help increase voter turnout. Starting this past Saturday, October 26th and running until Sunday, November 3rd, NYS residents can choose […]

Congratulations are in order for WDKX’s very own Brandon Salmon!! Last night Salmon graduated with 28 other brave men and women and became one of the newest members of the Rochester Fire Department. We are so proud of you and all your hard work, we know you’ll save so many lives!! See his WHEC News […]

Written by DJ Sight Female rap artist and actress Queen Latifah was 1 of 6 people honored at Harvard University for her contribution to black history and black culture. She received the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal. Du Bois was the 1st black student to earn a doctorate from Harvard University in 1895. CONGRATULATIONS to Queen Latifah. […]

Written by Ari If you are looking for something to do on a Saturday, stop by Mt. Olivet Baptist Church on August 24th and enjoy their Community Outreach Day! This day is all about fun for families, children and the opportunity for people to get involved in the community. This event will include bounce houses, […]

Written by Ari “That girl is Poison!” The first time I heard this song by Bell Biv Devoe was probably in middle school. Back then, I never knew the extent of what the song was about, nor did I care because the beat was just incredible.  It wasn’t until I got older and paid attention […]

Week three of the City of Rochester’s annual summer music series, Bands on the Bricks, continues on Friday, July 26 at the Public Market, 280 N. Union St. This week’s concert features headliners Into the Now, performing one of the Northeast region’s greatest Grateful Dead tributes, and Dinner and a Movie, with their outstanding tribute […]

Written by Jasmine Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC) has been providing tuition free educational classes, certification programs, workforce preparation and college placement support to the greater Rochester community for over 50 years. REOC’s mission is to “deliver comprehensive, community-based academic and workforce development programs and provide support services leading to enhanced employment opportunities, access to […]

The Strong National Museum of Play was featured on The Today Show this morning to announce their 2019 National Toy Hall of Fame inductees. “The Strong welcomes Matchbox Cars, Magic: The Gathering, and the coloring book to the 2019 class of the National Toy Hall of Fame!” To learn more about the National Toy Hall […]

Written by Jasmine On Saturday, November 23, 2019, WDKX’s very own Jazzy T hosted a Hustle for Health Rochester Kick-Off and Step Jam Giveaway and invited the WDKX Jam Squad to attend! Hustle for Health was co-founded by Jazzy T in Buffalo, NY and encourages us to take steps for a healthy mind, body and […]