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At Innovative Field on Tuesday, local stars hit the dance floor in support of a noble initiative. In the first-ever “Dancing with the Arc” event, five local figures partnered with individuals from the Arc of Monroe. You can still cast your vote for the best dancing duo here for just $5, with all proceeds benefiting […]

The Rochester Red Wings are wrapping up their 2023 season with only three weeks remaining. However, if you’re missing the game, don’t worry, the team has announced their 2024 game lineup. The Red Wings are set to kick off the next season in Syracuse against the Mets on March 29. View the complete schedule here. […]

The first legal Rochester marijuana store is set to open for business this week. Herbal IQ will open up across the street from Wegmans on East Ave and will be the first retail store in the city. The East Ave store is operating as a pop-up location and business hours will be 10am-8pm Wednesday-Thursday and […]

Over this past weekend, the Civil Rights Museum on Wheels was at Zion Church on Clarissa Street. The museum’s bus is a GMC TDH transit bus that was built in 1951, which is also the exact make and model of the bus Rosa Parks rode on the day she refused to give up her seat. […]

Henrietta firefighters have a new tool for particular emergencies. The Henrietta Fire District received a Dolphin ring cutter as a generous donation from Walmart. This device facilitates the swift and secure removal of a ring from a swollen or injured finger. Henrietta Fire District Battalion Chief Jared Guhl stated:”The cutter self-regulates its depth and speed […]

It’s a sad day for those who are a fan of Wegmans soda, aka WPOP. Their reasons are due to worries over synthetic components in their products, and that the soda does not align with their “Our Food You Feel Good About” standards. The company remains dedicated to promoting healthier living for its customers. Wegmans […]

On Sunday, the 103rd anniversary of women’s suffrage was celebrated. Local female creatives showcased their talents at Susan B. Anthony Park in commemoration. Additionally, the upcoming 19th Amendment Emporium was introduced, designed to be a hub where women can explore new creative ventures or learn entrepreneurship skills to succeed in business. Set to open its […]

The 2023 A.P. Property Services Airshow is set to take flight this weekend at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. Attendees can look forward to exhilarating performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with the MQ-9 Reapers, MH-65 Dolphin, and A-10C Thunderbolts, among others. Originating from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, the […]

The Monroe County Legislature enacted the Fair Chance Employment Act and prohibited “the box,” banning inquiries about criminal history on county job applications. During yesterday’s legislative meeting, the lawmakers cast their votes, resulting in a 20 to 9 decision in favor of the act. Source: 13 WHAM

This year at Bills training camp, local health organizations are launching nutritional awareness campaigns featuring a two-for-one special. Foodlink has joined forces with others to tackle the issue of food insecurity within New York State. To address the vital need for food access, they have deployed mobile farm market trucks to the camp. Nichole Borch […]