James Earl Jones, Iconic Actor and Voice of Mufasa and Darth Vader, Dies at 93
James Earl Jones, the towering voice of cinema and an enduring figure in American culture, passed away at the age of 93. Revered for his...
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Staff Report
- 6 days ago
- 2 min
Rich Homie Quan, 34, Rapper Who Helped Define Atlanta's Trap Sound, Dies
Dequantes Devontay Lamar, known to millions as the rapper Rich Homie Quan, has died at the age of 34, according to reports. The...
ROC the Future Alliance (RTFA)
- Aug 21
- 1 min
Brian Lewis OF ROC the Future Alliance, Heads to the University of Oxford for an Executive Leadership Summit
The Fund for the City of New York’s Summit for Education and Education-Adjacent Leaders invited Brian Lewis, ROC the Future Executive...
Luisa Baars Named 2024 Hispanic Business Person of the Year
The Rochester Hispanic Business Association (RHBA) has named Luisa Baars its 2024 Hispanic Business Person of the Year. Luisa began her...
City of Rochester
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Heather Kowalczyk Named Among Most Influential Women in Optical
Heather Kowalczyk, APR, vice president at McDougall Communications, has been named to Vision Monday magazine’s 2024 Most Influential...
HCR Home Care
- Jul 12
- 1 min
Sherra M. Watson Joins HCR Home Care
Sherra M. Watson, RN, has joined HCR Home Care as a registered nurse clinical educator and home health aide training program (HHATP)...
From the Community
- Jul 1
- 2 min
Leida Martinez-Santini Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Leida Martinez-Santini Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Rochester Business Journal’s Financial Leaders 2024 Honors Rochester...
Monroe Community College
- Jun 26
- 1 min
Dr. Michael Jacobs Named Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs of MCC
The Monroe Community College Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Michael Jacobs to the position of Provost and Vice...
Rochester City School District
- Jun 25
- 2 min
Dr. Iris J. Banister Honored with Renaming of John James Audubon School No. 33
The Rochester City School District is pleased to announce the Board of Education has voted to rename John James Audubon School No. 33 in...
City of Rochester
- May 20
- 2 min
Harriet T. Fisher Appointed as New Chief Technology Officer
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced on May 17, that he has named a new Chief Technology Officer to lead the City’s Department of Information...
Rochester Regional Health
- May 3
- 2 min
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...
Tyronda James
- May 3
- 3 min
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...
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Pathways to Peace Launches Proactive, Case-Management Outreach Model in RCSD Schools
Pathways to Peace School-based outreach team has launched a new proactive, case-management outreach model in Rochester schools that will...
Student Loan Debt Drops $10 Billion Due to Biden Administration Forgiveness
As consumers struggle to cope with mounting debt, a new economic report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York includes an...
RAAFA Hosts Free "Stop the Bleed" Gun Safety Workshop for the Community
The Rochester African American Firearms Association (RAAFA) is offering a free, comprehensive workshop focusing on emergency response,...
PAB Issues Report on Cost of Misconduct, Says Rochester Paying Higher Amounts for Claims
The Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) Tuesday issued a report claiming the City of Rochester underestimated the cost of civil...
School Shootings and Parental Accountability
This time it occurred in Winder, Georgia. Another school shooting with an assault-style rifle, more “thoughts and prayers” and another...
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