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Black pastors are viewing this Easter as a crucial opportunity to rejuvenate in-person worship attendance, which has dwindled significantly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many churches had to transition to online services, a shift that was challenging for pastors like Rev. William H. Lamar IV of the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. […]
The Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge, a critical infrastructure component at the north end of Irondequoit Bay, will transition to its seasonal operation to accommodate marine traffic starting April 1, 2024. Managed by the Monroe County Department of Transportation and regulated under a United States Coast Guard permit, this move signifies the bridge’s annual swing open […]
Mayor Brandon Scott of Baltimore has caused the term “DEI” (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) to trend on Black Twitter after providing a new interpretation of the acronym in response to Republican lawmakers. These lawmakers had controversially linked DEI initiatives to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, a move Scott criticized during an appearance […]
The Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) conducted a town hall meeting on March 28, 2024, to discuss its findings on the use of force against juveniles by police officers. The report highlighted a concerning statistic that 80% of juveniles subjected to police force were Black, predominantly male. This gathering saw participation from various local nonprofits, […]
Three drive-in movie theaters in the Rochester area, the Vintage Drive-In in Avon, the Rose City Drive-In in Newark, and the Silver Lake Twin Drive-In in Perry, are gearing up for their spring season openings. The Vintage Drive-In welcomes moviegoers from Friday through Sunday at 7 p.m., featuring titles like “Godzilla X Kong: The New […]
Beyoncé’s latest album, “COWBOY CARTER,” features a bold cover of Dolly Parton’s iconic song “Jolene,” transforming it into a country sequel to her 2016 hit “Sorry.” Dolly Parton herself introduces the track with a voice note, humorously linking “Jolene” to the “Becky with the good hair” mentioned in “Sorry.” Beyoncé’s rendition of “Jolene” takes a […]
The North Carolina State Wolfpack, led by forward D.J. Burns Jr., has emerged as the standout underdog story in this year’s men’s NCAA basketball tournament. Despite being a power conference team with a history of success, including two national titles, their journey to the Sweet Sixteen as the only double-digit seed left has captured the […]
13WHAM News anchor Don Alhart has announced his retirement effective later this year. He will anchor his last official broadcast on June 6, which marks the 58th anniversary of beginning his record-breaking career at 13WHAM ABC. Alhart’s longevity as a broadcast journalist at one TV station is unprecedented. After working as a news reporter for […]
After a 4-3 vote, the Rochester City School District Board of Education has ended the nearly decade-long partnership between East High School and the University of Rochester. The district says the “Educational Partnership Organization” (EPO) cost up to $3 million a year and it needs to cut costs due to a declining enrollment. “We have […]
The former Regal Culver Ridge movie theater in Irondequoit, vacant since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, is set for redevelopment after receiving final site plan approval from the Irondequoit Planning Board. The 55,000-square-foot space at Culver Ridge Plaza will be transformed into five retail spaces, with discount store Five Below, off-price department store Burlington, […]
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