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Happy December! Looking for a way to celebrate this holiday season? We’ve got a couple of local events happening today (Friday, December 1st). The Genesee Brewery is hosting its annual keg tree lighting from 5-9 pm, with the lighting scheduled for 6:30. Food trucks will be on hand for the family-friendly event. For the adults, […]

Mariana Lippincott-Diaz, a former recipient of the Pirate Toy Fund, spent her summer raising money so she can give back. She spent her earnings from a lemonade stand, more than $1,000, to buy toys for kids in need. Mariana Lippincott-Diaz stated: “I donated lots of Barbie toys and, like, a dinosaur, cars and board games…It […]

Tina Knowles is letting people know if you attack her daughter Beyoncé you’re going to have to deal with her. Ms. Knowles took to Instagram to address the critics that claimed Beyoncé bleached her skin after the music icon showed up at the premiere of her film “Renaissance” dressed in silver with platinum hair. In […]

Sean “Diddy” Combs is now seeing the after effects from his recent sexual misconduct allegations. It was announced Diddy will step down as chairman of Revolt TV Network. The reports say this isca temporary departure and there weren’t any dates released for his return. 2 weeks ago Diddy’s former artist and girlfriend Cassie settled a […]

The official soundtrack for the upcoming remake of The Color Purple is star-studded, featuring songs from Megan Thee Stallion, Usher, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, H.E.R., Jennifer Hudson, Keyshia Cole, Jorja Smith, Coco Jones, Ciara, Mary Mary, Missy Elliot, and Fantasia Barrino. Check out the first single and the trailer below: Source: BET

Yesterday, the Rochester Institute of Technology unveiled a new complex for students to pursue a path of innovation. The SHED aka Students Hall for Exploration and Development”, combines state-of-the-art equipment with creative and designer spaces, including areas for electronics and robotics. The $120 million complex has technology maker spaces, performing art studios, active learning classrooms, […]

Former 90s WWE star Sunny who’s real name is Tammy Sytch will spend the next 17 years behind bars in a Florida prison after a DUI crash that killed a elderly man last year. Sunny also had her driver’s license revoked permanently and has to serve 8 years probation after her prison time. Before this […]

Ice Spice is back with a new project, which is a bit different from the rest. Ice Spice now has her own iconic Chia Pet! The terra cotta planter takes the shape of her bust, complete with a fashionable pink jacket, her signature diamond chain and red hair-all that’s missing is the magic touch of […]

For the 23rd year, the annual Pirate Toy Fund is back! The annual fundraiser is collecting toys for kids in need throughout the Rochester area. For more information, click here: https://www.piratetoyfund.org/ Source: 13 Wham

Conkey Cruisers students will be competing in the NASA HUNCH culinary competition! Watch as we move collard greens from Slave ships to Spaceships!! MISSION POSSIBLE LAUNCH COLLARD GREENS INTO SPACE GIVING TUESDAY November 28, 2023 YOUR GENEROUS DONATIÔN WILL HELP US BLAST COLLARD GREENS INTO SPACE https://www.roctheday.org/Causes-to-Support/Conkey-Cruisers https://conkeycruisers.org/