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The City of Rochester’s celebration of its iconic logo continues this weekend with several opportunities for the community to view the documentary film “City Mark: A Rochester Icon.” The film airs tonight at 8:30 p.m. on WXXI TV 21 and HDTV 21.1, with encore broadcasts scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3:30 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 28, at 9 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, the public can enjoy a free outdoor screening of the documentary at 7 p.m. at Parcel 5, as part of Down

Rochester Animal Services will be hosting its Community Pet Food Pantry, Friday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is held on the second and fourth Friday of each month in the parking lot of the Rochester Community Sports Complex, located at 448 Smith St.

Rochester, NY - International Plaza Market Days, in conjunction with ROC Music LIVE Entertainment, presents The Women of Soul, a special signature event hosted by Grand Tone that celebrates the power and artistry of women in soul music. This free event will take place Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave. The afternoon will feature live performances by Jess B.U., Ashley Nicole Brown, and Joy Tha Songbyrd, with music provided by P

The Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival (RCTBF) has been a treasured annual event for the Rochester community and beyond for 28 years, now renamed to reflect the growing audience. This year’s festival theme “Feed Your Imagination: Read!” encourages children of all ages to celebrate literacy, diversity, and the magic of reading with a day of family-friendly activities, presentations and programs. This year’s free festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov

Rochester, NY – As the skilled trades shortage continues, Forged by Valor welding and fabrication school's fall enrollment is now open. Through their partnership with Veterans Outreach Center, veterans can attend at no cost. Designed to transform dedicated individuals into elite welders, Forged by Valor equips veterans and individuals seeking career transitions with the technical skills and industry knowledge needed to thrive in the field of welding and fabrication. Their

Rochester, NY – The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) is proud to announce improved accessibility within the West Herr Auditorium Theatre with newly installed handrails in the balcony. RBTL has been working for years to come up with a solution to make navigating the balcony steps safer and more secure for patrons. Now, thanks to Alpha Iron Works, custom individual iron rails adorn every other row in the entirety of the balcony level. This is another step towards RBTL’s

Rochester, NY- Members of the City of Rochester’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will continue the in-person budget outreach activity series from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the ROC the Block Community Employment Fair, at Parcel 5, 285 E. Main St. The series of in-person budget input sessions will continue through Oct. 10 at several upcoming public events where community members can provide feedback on budget priorities. Following Wednesday’s in-person

Rochester, NY - Tickets are selling fast for the 2026 Baldwin Richardson Foods Frederick Douglass HBCU Classic Football Game, now in its third year. Community members are encouraged to secure their tickets now to join in the fun on game day, which honors the culture, history, and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and connects Rochester students with higher education opportunities. Game day is Saturday, Oct. 3 at the City’s Rochester Community S

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans announced the return of ROC the Riverway Weekend, a three-day celebration of Rochester’s Genesee River waterfront, Oct. 2-4, with activities taking place at locations along and near the river. “ROC the Riverway Weekend is a chance for residents and visitors to experience the Genesee River and see how our waterfront continues to evolve,” said Mayor Malik D. Evans. “We’ve made significant progress in creating welcoming public spaces, improvi

Rochester, N.Y. - The Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival presented by M&T Bank today announced the launch of the RIJF Innovation Jazz Series, a new seven-concert series that brings the energy, artistry, and excitement of the annual June Festival to Rochester audiences throughout the year. “We’re excited to expand the Rochester International Jazz Festival experience beyond our nine days in June and bring exceptional live jazz to Rochester audiences

Rochester City Council will conduct an extensive public engagement review process this fall as it formally reviews the Evans Administration’s proposed Zoning Alignment Project (ZAP). ZAP will overhaul the City of Rochester’s zoning code. City Council’s public review of the legislation will include district-specific community-based meetings with neighbors, official public hearings with the Evans Administration, additional hearings seeking input from residents as required by la

Mayor Malik D. Evans will be joined by leaders of the Friends of the Public Market to kick off an exciting weekend at the Market and announce the latest milestone in the City’s celebration of the 50th anniversary of Rochester’s City Mark. Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Time: 1PM Location: Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. (Outside the Market offices at the center of Shed A)