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A new indoor playground, “Roc Kid City,” celebrated its grand opening on Saturday at 3300 Monroe Avenue, Suite 122, in Rochester, NY. Designed for children of all ages, the playground offers a fun and safe environment for kids to explore, imagine, and play. “Roc Kid City” features various sections equipped with ball pits, slides, tunnels, […]
Primetime 585, in partnership with News 8, held its 19th annual Coach Iglesia Free Basketball Camp in Rochester, N.Y., on Sunday. The camp offered 175 athletes from various Section V schools the chance to train, compete, and learn together. Besides basketball training, participants attended life skills workshops led by guest speakers, covering topics such as […]
In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump has absolute immunity for his core constitutional powers and a presumption of immunity for his official acts. However, the court found that he lacks immunity for unofficial acts. The case has been sent back to the trial judge to determine which of […]
Snoop Dogg is heading to Paris for an exciting new role as an Olympics correspondent for NBC Sports at the upcoming Paris Games. The iconic hip-hop artist and Death Row Records executive expressed his enthusiasm for the position, emphasizing his love for being in front of people and his passion for sports. Snoop, known for […]
This past weekend was the end of Rochester’s 21st annual International Jazz Fest. Reports say that over 200,000 people came this year for the 9 day festival despite some of the messy weather Rochester had. This was also the last year that local tech company CGI will host it. Jazz fest wraps up: Festival drew […]
In 2024, our approach to spending money reflects a significant shift towards a cashless society. This transition is a transformation in consumer behavior and business operations, and not just the mode of payment. At the center of this change is a simple observation: People tend to spend more when using cards as opposed to cash. […]
Lupe Fiasco’s ninth album, “Samurai,” pays tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, blending evocative battle raps with references to her legacy. Inspired by a scene from Winehouse’s documentary “Amy,” where she likened her material to battle raps, the Soundtrakk-produced LP delves into her struggles and celebrates her musical genius. The album, conceived during the pandemic, […]
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a mandate requiring Bibles in classrooms during the May 2024 State Board of Education meeting. He stated that every teacher and classroom in the state would have a Bible and teach from it. However, further guidance clarified that the mandate applies to social studies and English language arts for […]
Right-wing activists are targeting Black scholars with accusations of plagiarism, particularly those studying structural racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Harvard professor Karen Mapp and others fear these racially motivated attacks, which have already affected several Black female scholars at Harvard. Activist Christopher Rufo and right-wing outlets like the Washington Free Beacon are leading […]
A U.S. District Court jury ordered the NFL to pay nearly $4.8 billion in damages for violating antitrust laws with its “Sunday Ticket” package, which offered out-of-market Sunday afternoon games exclusively through DirecTV. The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential and 48,000 business subscribers from 2011 to 2022. The NFL is liable for up to $14.39 […]
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