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May 19th marks the 10th anniversary of the No Menthol Sunday Initiative
Dear Editor, May 19th marks the 10th anniversary of the No Menthol Sunday initiative. As we strive for equity in healthcare, it is...
May 10, 20241 min read
Teens Crash Stolen Kias
The Rochester Police Department(RPD) has confirmed two simultaneous chases ended when one car crashed in Lamberton Park and the other on...
May 10, 20241 min read
Never-married Black Women Have 8 Cents in Wealth for Every Dollar Held by White Males
As the November general election nears, many economic analysts have publicly pondered why so many likely voters are not impressed with...
May 10, 20243 min read
RG&E Holds Customer Community Connection Events in Rochester this Month
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) will hold Customer Community Connection events in the Rochester area in the month of May. The first...
May 10, 20241 min read
Rochester Lilac Festival Parade to Affect Traffic this Saturday
The 2024 Rochester Lilac Festival Parade will affect traffic this Saturday, May 11. Participants will begin staging at 8 a.m. along...
May 9, 20241 min read
Rochester Board of Education Approves $1.07 Billion Budget
The Rochester Board of Education approved a budget totaling $1,071,659,143 for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. The budget includes...
May 9, 20241 min read
ESL Grants $7 Million to Nonprofit Organizations in Greater Rochester Region in First Quarter of 2024
In the first quarter of 2024, ESL awarded 76 grants for a total of $7 million to local organizations that provide critical services and...
May 9, 20243 min read
Sevyn Streeter to Headline 2024 Juneteenth Festival
The Greater Rochester MLK Commission's Planning Committee held a press event to announce the much-anticipated Juneteenth celebrations...
May 8, 20241 min read
Juveniles Taken Into Custody After Officer Injured
Five juveniles were taken into custody after a police officer sustained minor injuries during a high-speed chase. According to reports,...
May 7, 20241 min read
International Plaza Kicks off Fourth Season Sunday with Celebration of Music and Culture of Mexico
Rochester’s most cosmopolitan shopping and entertainment venue opens for its fourth full season from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 5 with a...
May 4, 20241 min read
Local Artist Shawn Dunwoody Introduces Mural at Rochester Regional Health’s Multicultural Resource Center
Colorful and diverse mural seeks to reflect local community and culture As Minority Health Month comes to a close, Rochester Regional...
May 3, 20242 min read
Remembering First Black Educator Dr. Alice Holloway Young: A Pioneer
The community mourns the passing of Dr. Alice Holloway Young, a trailblazing educator and a beloved figure in Rochester's educational...
May 3, 20243 min read
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