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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, enrollment at four-year universities has dropped significantly, and many students are instead enrolling at community colleges. Even with this factored in, Monroe Community college is still seeing a decline in enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year. WHAM interviewed a couple of MCC school ambassadors that are in charge of greeting […]

Rochester is now a three time winner of the All-American City Award. The National Civic League held a virtual competition that used metrics like civic engagement, collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation to successfully address local issues and determined that the City of Rochester embodies these characteristics. Doug Linkhart, president of the National Civic League made a […]

Today we dog lovers have a reason to celebrate our furry family members. Happy National Dog Day!! 2020 has been a year. We have pretty much felt and experienced every emotion known to the human race separately but together this year. So with everything going on taking a break today to appreciate our furry family […]

Variety broke the news yesterday that Garcelle Bauvais will soon be the next co-host of syndicated talk show, The Real, starting on September 21st. Bauvais says she can’t wait to get started: “I am thrilled to be joining the dynamic, bold and diverse women on the award-winning talk show ‘The Real.’ My love for pop […]

Whether it’s COVID-19 concerns or current racial tensions. According to a new survey by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), approximately 90 percent of retailers reported an increase in firearm and ammunition sales during the first half of 2020 versus the first half of 2019. The highest overall firearm sales increase comes from Black men and […]

After violating the pandemic executive orders, Burkes Grill in Webster got its liquor license suspended. The investigators witnessed the bartender not wearing a face mask, they were served alcohol without ordering food, and counted 12 other people at the bar ignoring social distancing guidelines. Governor Cuomo has said that suspension orders will be served immediately […]

Never EVER trust a person who does not see the wrong in how they move. Especially, if they have hurt you and the relationship beyond repair. No matter who it is! You must understand they will continue to hurt you and sacrifice you and your inner peace for their gain. A perfect example is our […]

The governor of California is requesting federal aid to help combat the 2nd and 3rd worst wildfires in the state’s history. Hundreds of thousands of people have been given evacuation orders and even more aid is being requested from 10 states, Canada and Australia. In all, there are around 560 wildfires raging but the two […]

New York state recently passed legislation allowing for the use of electric bikes and scooters. Just in time for the Rochester City Counsel to look at and decide whether or not to authorize a bike share program. The program is called HOPR, and they have partnerships with cities around the country. The proposed plan starts […]

Tamar Braxton’s TV Show “Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!” on WEtv, has been postponed to Sept. 10.  WeTv Said: “Tamar Braxton has been an important part of our network family for more than a decade,” the statement said. “As she focuses on her health and recovery at what is clearly a difficult and personal time, […]