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On Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced fully vaccinated Americans will be allowed to travel into Canada beginning mid-August. This is exciting news for Rochester businesses that benefit from Canadian tourism. Don Jeffries, the President and CEO of Travel Rochester, gives some background on how the closed border effected businesses and stated: “I am guessing […]
After Normani played a small part in Cardi B’s “WAP” music video, the two are teaming up again. However, this time they will both make an apperance for Normani’s new music video for her single, “Wild Side.” Variety reported: “The colorful video for ‘Wild Side’ was directed by Tanu Muino, who also handled the visuals […]
Last year, the largest single fire to occur in California’s recorded history, was deemed undetermined by the US Forest Service on Friday. The fire, called the Creek Fire, burned 379,000 acres and destroyed 850 structures last year. CNN stated: “Lightning is the most probable cause of the wildfire, but authorities aren’t ruling out arson or […]
Following a search warrant that was carried out in May at Mayor Lovely Warren’s home, there have been new charges placed against her and her husband, Timothy Granison. Rochester First reported: “According to the indictment unsealed Friday by the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, they are each charged with criminal possession of a firearm, a […]
New affordable housing is in the works thanks to Conifer Realty breaking ground. Rochester First reported: “Neighbors used a sledgehammer to break down a ceremonial wall yesterday on Manhattan Square Drive. Conifer Realty has already made upgrades to apartments in the Southeast Towers and work is now beginning at the Savannah Tower.” Regional VP Development, […]
Looking to travel overseas this summer and still need a passport? You may need to rethink your plans. Currently there is a massive wait for passports. The State Department is dealing with over a million applications backlogged. It is believed the extensive wait is due to COVID. Deputy Assistant Secretary for Passport Services Rachel Arndt […]
Almost 20 years ago, Nelly and Kelly Rowland created their 2002 hit track “Dilemma,” which soon went No.1 on several Billboard charts and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance. Now, that song is making its comeback, with its music video that was Ryan Bowser-directed and has reached one billion views on YouTube, according […]
The iconic Super Mario 64 has just sold for $1.56 million, according to Heritage Auctions in Dallas, by an anonymous bidder. This 1996 Nintendo classic sold just two days after the 1987 Legend of Zelda game that sold for $870,000, breaking a record for the highest-selling video game that had just been set. This record […]
Yesterday, the School of the Arts was presented with surprises that include bringing a boost to their classrooms. AdoptAClassroom.org and Burlington teamed up to provide much-needed funds to classrooms, and this year’s partnership is raising more than $75,000 to be donated to the School of the Arts. Each classroom will receive about $750 to help […]
Rochester will be launching a new Community Choice Aggregation, Rochester Community Power. This new program’s aim is to move the city’s energy supply toward renewable energy. Some steps that will be taken include, adding electric charging stations and clean energy programs for residents. Rochester First gave some background and stated: “Currently, electricity comes from RG&E, with […]
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