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This weekend, a fundraiser for the Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Park was held at the Spiritus Christi Church. The Minister Franklin D. Florence Civil Rights Park is being developed at Baden Park by the Spiritus Anti-Racism Coalition and the Black Community Focus Fund. Dr. Wilson, who serves as the president and CEO of the […]
We receive calls in the morning on the Wake Up Club for help or information on services available in the city of Rochester. Here are some of the phone numbers or websites that you can go to for any help or information on frequently asked for services. Food Pantry Information: Church of Love Faith Center […]
Community Total Health & Wellness R-Center Pop Up Services. Community event for the services in housing, mental health and addiction, veteran, medical and food assistance resources. February 22nd at the Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St. from 11 am- 1pm. If you have any questions contact: Willie Lightfoot – email Willie.Lightfoot@cityofrochester.gov or call 585-428-6554. Patricia Williams-McGahee […]
Rochester City Council has just been sent back $750000 that wasn’t used and the Police Accountability Board budget. The unused funds will be moved over and spent in other needed programs. City Council members voted Tuesday night by a vote of 8 to 1 to send the money else where. $750K in unspent PAB funds to […]
Last night the Rochester Red Wings hosted a screening of the movie “42,” a biopic about Jackie Robinson, the first Black player in Major League Baseball history, for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester for a Black History Month celebration. Red Wings general manager Dan Mason stated: “Just to make sure that the kids […]
As most are aware, there is a spike in car thefts, specifically Kia and Hyundai. In Rochester alone, nearly 500 cars have been stolen this year. Well, it looks like Rochester residents are beginning to receive software update letters from Kia for qualifying cars. The letter reads: “You may be aware of media reports regarding […]
Daniel Durant, the actor from the Academy Award-winning film ‘CODA’ took time to inspire students at RIT. Durant, who graduated from RIT’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, hosted a film screening on campus, as well as answered questions, and meet and greets. CODA’ is now streaming on Apple TV+. Source: 13 Wham
With all this warm weather, we can’t help but think of summer. One event to put on your calendar is the 2023 Rochester Pride Parade and Festival, set for Saturday, July 15th. The annual parade and festival celebrating the LGBTQ+ community will begin on Park Avenue, where the parade will work its way to the […]
The Rochester Police Department will be distributing anti-theft devices for Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The devices will be given to city residents with models that were manufactured from 2010 to 2020. This distribution of the anti-theft devices comes as a way to curb stolen vehicles until the car manufacturers create a fix to the software. […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Innovation Square, formerly known as Xerox Tower, to highlight what her proposed budget has in store for the region. Gov Hochul talked about her budget proposal which includes a major investment to address a housing shortage across the state. Governor Hochul stated: “Perfect example of the new Rochester being built […]