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With America’s once-in-a-generation 250th birthday around the corner, WXXI compiled a list of local celebrations around the Rochester and Finger Lakes region. Events include community festivals, historical reenactments, educational programs, and public gatherings planned throughout the Fourth of July holiday period and beyond. Rochester and surrounding communities are among thousands of cities and towns nationwide […]
Mayor Malik Evans announced a series of special events hosted by the Rochester Public Market through the rest of the year. The 2026 season kicks off with the first Food Truck Rodeo on April 29. Food Truck Rodeos will take place on the last Wednesday of every month through September, bringing together food vendors from […]
Rochester is launching a new festival centered on the city’s “Flower City Mark,” a stylized icon that has been used for decades in local branding. The article traces how the mark originated in a federal-era city branding project and later became widely adopted across Rochester on signs, stickers, apparel, and other materials. Organizers said the […]
Rochester held a Senior Estate Planning Summit at the Joseph A. Floreano Riverside Convention Center focused on helping residents plan for legal and financial decisions. The event was hosted by Rochester City Council Vice President LaShay D. Harris and included partnerships with the City of Rochester, Lifespan, and other organizations. Attendees received information on topics […]
Source: 13WHAM (WHAM)Link: https://13wham.com/news/local/special-olympics-ceremony-kicks-off-in-rochester-as-athletes-compete-for-gold-tim-hortons-ice-complex-bristol-mountain-team-usaPublished: February 20, 2026Rochester hosted the kickoff of Special Olympics New York Winter Games, welcoming athletes and families for a weekend of competition across multiple venues. The opening ceremony coverage highlights community pride, inclusion, and the celebration of athletes who train hard and show up with real joy and focus. Big events […]
Source: 13WHAM (WHAM)Link: https://13wham.com/news/local/gallery-galentines-day-social-raises-funds-for-domestic-violence-victimsPublished: February 13, 2026A local fundraiser at Kin Event Space and Root Catering spotlighted community support for survivors of domestic violence, with proceeds benefiting Willow Domestic Violence Center. The story also points to additional “Love Week” events, including a Yoga and Brunch that supports Foodlink programs. Domestic violence services save lives, and […]
Rochester’s popular Food Truck Rodeo kicks off Wednesday, April 30, at the Rochester Public Market, featuring live acoustic covers by the Royal Bromleys. The event will continue on the last Wednesday of each month through September, each night offering a different live band alongside a diverse array of food trucks. Visitors are encouraged to find […]
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