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Rochester will host the 2025 Serious Play Conference, the continent’s largest game-based learning summit, from August 13–15 at St. John Fisher University. The event will gather over 300 experts—including educators, researchers, and developers—to explore how gaming is transforming sectors like healthcare, education, and government. With more than 120 speakers, the conference showcases Rochester as a […]
With temperatures climbing into the 90s, Rochester residents are relying heavily on air conditioning, leading to a significant increase in energy bills. To alleviate the financial burden, the city has opened several cooling centers and is encouraging the use of utility assistance programs. Residents like Damon Cottle and Lauren Watkins shared their strategies for minimizing […]
The 2025 New York State Woman of Distinction Award was presented Wednesday to a local woman who has contributed to the Rochester community for decades as an advocate. Zola Brown, the recipient of this year’s award, is known for her dedication over the years to matters of economic and social justice as a union activist […]
It is with profound sadness that Mt. Olivet Baptist Church shares the news of the death of Rishard Harvey, the youngest son of Rev. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey, Sr. and Yvonne Harvey. Rishard, a senior at Hampton University, was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Newport News, VA on July 20, 2025. Dr. Harvey […]
A recent report found that all Lake Ontario beaches in the Rochester area exceeded healthy levels of bacteria from fecal matter and other pathogens on at least one day in 2024. The study by the Environment New York Research and Policy Center highlighted Charlotte Beach as having the second highest number of unsafe swimming days […]
With Canadian tourism to the U.S. down more than 30% in June 2025 compared to last year, Rochester officials are adapting with a heartfelt marketing push. Visit Rochester’s “Dear Canada” campaign aims to woo Canadian travelers back to the region with reminders of the area’s attractions and the bicentennial celebration of the Erie Canal. Despite […]
Eight children attending a French youth choir concert at St. Paul’s Parish in Harvard Square experienced seizure-like symptoms on July 23, 2025. Emergency responders were alerted after one child displayed symptoms; soon after, seven more were affected. The Cambridge Fire Department’s hazmat team determined the likely cause was fumes from cleaning supplies used earlier in […]
Monroe County will receive over $6.3 million through New York’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative to address violent crime, particularly gun violence. The Rochester Police Department, Monroe County DA’s Office, Probation Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Greece Police Department will each receive a portion to support efforts such as overtime, equipment upgrades, personnel, and training. […]
A 75-year-old woman was rescued after falling 30 feet at Clark Gully in Yates County, highlighting the dangers of popular hiking areas in the Finger Lakes region. Emergency crews from multiple departments carried out an extensive rope rescue, using a 35-foot ladder to extract the woman, who had been stranded overnight. She managed to locate […]
Community members and scholars from Freedom Scholars Learning Center gathered outside Rochester’s City Hall to hold a Day of Action promoting culturally responsive curricula in public education. Themed “Public Education is Public Good,” the event included youth-led performances, original student poems and songs, and a Gallery Walk featuring student-created artwork envisioning their futures. Older students […]
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