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Today is the opening of the 11th annual Fringe Festival. The festival features more than 500 performances across 34 different venues through Sept. 24. In preparation for the event, the City of Rochester has announced several street closures that will begin Friday. Here’s the list of street closures: Cortland Street and Andrew Langston Way closed […]
There might be some changes to your grocery shopping. If you were a fan of the SCAN App brought to you by Wegmans, unfortunately, it is coming to an end on Sunday, September 18th. If you are unfamiliar with the SCAN app, this app allowed shoppers to scan their items while they shopped, and then […]
Over this past weekend, Rochester Hearing and Speech Center celebrated its 100th anniversary in style with a Roaring Twenties Centennial Gala. Festivities included cocktails and a silent auction followed by dinner. The Gala kicked off with 100th-anniversary proclamations with Congressman Joe Morelle and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. Source: 13 WHAM
Today marks the 21 years since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. On Friday, the Veterans Outreach Center hosted a remembrance ceremony. It was held at the Gary Beikirch Memorial Park at Highland Park. The Veterans Outreach Center, “Operation We Remember” honors the lives that were lost and the lives forever changed that day, […]
Yesterday, a new entertainment venue, the Focus Theater, held its grand opening. The new theater, located in Sibley Square, is a comedy theater and training center. The fully accessible venue includes a 92-seat theater, and a classroom, and is fully designed to accommodate artists and audiences of all backgrounds. Keith Gomez, co-owner and co-artistic director, […]
Yesterday, new legislation was announced about free school lunches for all children regardless of income was announced. The announcement was made by Congressman Joe Morelle at Foodlink. The new bill coincided with Hunger Action Month and also calls for expanding summer food service and grants for new equipment in kitchens. Source: 13 WHAM
After years of mistreatment, the Pines of Perinton, and its parent company, Winn Residential are facing legal action from the tenants. Over this past week, a summons with notice was filed on behalf of 13 current and former residents of the Pines, many of which were impacted by a fire that displaced 65 residents in […]
Get ready for a jam-packed September. After a two-year hiatus, Rochester’s Fringe Fest readies to make its return. Crews are busy installing the Cristal Palace Spiegeltent downtown at East Main and Gibbs streets. The event will run from September 13th to September 24th, featuring various activities, food trucks, and more. For more information, click here […]
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The 66th annual M&T Bank Clothesline Festival is back. Held at the Memorial Art Gallery, 500 University Ave, the event features artists from across the country. It will take place this weekend, September 10th-11th, featuring entertainment, food, and free family art activities. Tickets are required and must […]
Over this past weekend, community members stood outside the Rochester City Board of Education demanding a say in where the school district uses its $1.1 billion dollar budget. Several parents are hoping for transparency as the school district has kept parents in the dark. RCSD parent Robert Brown who attended the rally stated: “It’s about […]