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Rochester, NY - The annual Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Parade to the Roc Holiday Village at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park will take place this Saturday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m. Join Mayor Evans, City Councilmembers, Santa, and the Prime Time Brass band as they light the Liberty Pole at the corner of E. Main Street and Franklin Street. After the Liberty Pole is lit, families will join in a parade that will proceed to the Roc Holiday Village at Dr. Martin Luther

Theme: “One People. One Purpose.” The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition (RKC) proudly announces the 2025 citywide Kwanzaa Celebration, a week of culture, family, and community taking place December 26th – January 1st . This year’s theme, “One People. One Purpose.” reflects the Coalition’s commitment to unity, cultural education, and collective progress throughout the Rochester community. For more than 35 years, Rochester has been home to one of the most active and inclusive Kwanzaa

Rochester, NY - The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., will host its second-annual Dia de las Velitas, Day of the Little Candles, on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m.   This special Market Days event will kick-off the holiday season with afternoon of flavor, togetherness, and celebration for all ages.  Families and visitors are invited to honor this beautiful custom with festive music, candle displays, and joyful community spirit.   Guests can also enjoy delicious food

WHAT: Celebrate the season at MAG with half-price admission from 5:00–8:00 pm and a festive Holiday Sip & Shop Night on Friday, December 12. Enjoy live holiday jazz in the Vanden Brul Pavilion and shopping in THE STORE @ MAG, stocked with art-inspired gifts, work by local artists, MAG merchandise, stocking stuffers, and more. Complimentary gift wrapping is available. Sit down for dinner at Brown Hound Downtown or swing by the bar for a holiday cocktail. The evening’s special

ROCHESTER - Rochester Regional Health's Mobile Mammography Center will provide free breast cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, December 13 at Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, 175 Genesee Street. Men as well as women are welcome.  No insurance coverage is required. Persons interested in receiving a screening may visit the center at  any time during the scheduled time period.  Walk-ins are welcome.

Rochester, NY - Walking For Rochester has officially launched its community fundraiser running from now through February 25, 2026. This campaign will support the development and launch of Rochester’s Litter Elimination System (LES), a citywide system designed to eliminate litter through coordinated data, technology, community programs, and partnerships. The LES combines real time mapping, neighborhood level activity, volunteer engagement, business participation, and targeted

WHAT : READY will host its second annual Design Studio Showcase, themed “This Is Happening,” spotlighting the power of innovative learning environments and unveiling new school models designed to meet the needs of Rochester communities. The Showcase will also mark the Rochester introduction of Dominique Lee, founder and CEO of the BRICK Education Network, a nationally recognized leader in community-centered school transformation. Lee’s own journey began in the same role as cu

ROCHESTER, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello will kick off the 2025 County Executive Holiday Concert Series with a tree-lighting ceremony and performance by the Wheatland-Chili High School Concert Band at noon on December 2 at the Monroe County Office Building Atrium. “This building truly comes alive in December with beautiful lights, festive music, and holiday cheer,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “I welcome residents to attend the free lunchtime performance

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Sheldon Marquis Adams, 26, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, which carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Katelyn M. Hartford, who is handling the case, stated that between March and September 29, 2023, Adams conspired with others to obtain hundreds of checks that h

Rochester, NY — The Greater Rochester Community of Churches (GRCC) Faith in Action Network and, in partnership with the City of Rochester, Monroe County, and numerous community, civic, and faith-based organizations, will host International Human Rights Week from December 5–14, 2025. The weeklong observance will celebrate the dignity and equality of all people and encourage collective action to advance human rights locally and globally. The 2025 celebration will open on Friday

The American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women® Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds WHAT: Approximately 185 people are expected at the American Heart Association’s Rochester Go Red for Women® Luncheon nationally sponsored by CVS Health and locally presented by UR Medicine. Guests will wear their favorite red attire and participate in a Hands-Only CPR experience, learn about women’s heart health and hear from a powerful group of women during the luncheon

Rochester, N.Y. – A new spotlight from Common Ground Health-Rochester RHIO, “ So Much More Than Academics: School-Based Opportunities to Address Self-Harm Among Youth ,” highlights alarming trends in youth mental health and calls for immediate action across schools, families, and communities. The spotlight reveals that emergency department visits for intentional self-harm among youth in the Finger Lakes region have surged dramatically over the past two decades. In 2023, self-