summer
In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation from Monday, July 15, through Tuesday, July 16. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will […]
RCSD has approved keeping police at schools over the summer. Reports say RCSD and RPD have an agreement for almost $91,000. It was a 5-2 vote most agreed this will keep schools safe while others say there’s other way to deal with it. RCSD greenlights police presence at schools during summer (13wham.com)
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 and the second leading cause for those 5 to 14, per the CDC. In 2021, 973 children under 19 drowned in the U.S., and another 6,500 had near-drowning incidents. Key safety measures include always having an adult monitor the water and ensuring […]
Wegmans Food Markets has launched its Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack campaign to provide food for school-aged children during the summer months when they lack access to free or reduced-price school lunches. Running from June 5-19, the campaign allows customers to donate $3, $5, or any amount at checkout, with all proceeds supporting local Feeding […]
Summer family literacy program July 1st – 24th 6th-8th grade students & parents July 1st- 24th Monday – Wednesday 6:30-8:00 pm 30 spots available register today call (585)261-4823 or email AuthorCliandaFlorence@Gmail.com
Planet Fitness is offering its High School Summer Pass program again this summer, providing free gym access to teens aged 14 to 19 across the United States and Canada including the 11 locations in the Rochester area. The program runs from June 1 through August 31. Parents of teens under 18 must sign a waiver […]
Organizers of the Park Avenue Summer Stroll in Rochester, New York, have responded to public concerns regarding the absence of the traditional Summer Arts Festival. The festival was discontinued before 2023 primarily due to financial challenges and the retirement of its key promoter in 2020. Feedback from festival-goers indicated that the event had shifted from […]
With summer is right around the corner, do you need an air conditioner? Applications are now being accepted for new, free air conditioning units, which will be provided through the state’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Cooling Assistance. HEAP recently received $22 million in additional funding for this initiative, which is expected to provide AC units to […]
Rapper Sexyy Red is set to perform at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York, on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Known for popular tracks like “Skee Yee” and “Shake Yo Dreads,” Sexyy Red’s appearance is part of her ongoing tour across the United States, with plans to extend her performances internationally starting in July. […]
As we enter into Spring and then Summer seasons where the weather heats up and we head to pools and beaches one swim instructor wants parents to be mindful of swimsuit colors. According to an article in the New York Post, an infant swim instructor is warning parents certain colors of blue on swimsuits can […]