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United Way Celebrates $18 Million Raised for the Community Through 2023 Annual Campaign, Launches 2024 Six-County Campaign: Imagine What’s Possible
The United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes announced the launch of its 106th Annual Campaign, Imagine What’s Possible. The...
Jan 25, 20242 min read


Trailblazer Carolyne Blount's Legacy Lives On
The passing of Carolyne Elizabeth Blount, a co-founder of "about...time Magazine", a groundbreaking publication in Rochester that focused...
Jan 23, 20243 min read


Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County Continues to Advocate for Love, Peace, & Non-Violence
With the on-going violence in the city of Rochester, Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County is continuing to drive efforts...
Jan 22, 20241 min read


REDCO Provides Affordable Loan, Grant Funding to a Home-Based Childcare for Expansion to Increase Access to Quality Childcare
Rochester Economic Development Corporation (REDCO) is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion and grand opening of...
Jan 19, 20242 min read


AMR Sparks Community Outrage
The community is in an uproar over a disturbing video that is circulating, depicting a man being forcefully removed from an AMR ambulance...
Jan 19, 20242 min read


RG&E Crews Make Significant Progress Restoring Power Across the Region
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) is making significant progress in its restoration efforts. Crews have been responding after strong...
Jan 10, 20242 min read


RCSD Starts 2024-25 School Choice Program and Shares Tips for ParentsÂ
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) announced on Dec. 11, 2023 that it commenced its 2024-25 School Choice Process (SCP) on Dec. 8,...
Dec 13, 20232 min read


Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Family Parade Returns Saturday
The annual Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Family Parade to Roc Holiday Village will start at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. Join Mayor...
Dec 1, 20231 min read


Jordan Health Supports Proposed Law Raising Medicaid Reimbursement Rate in NY
Jordan Health (JH) announced on Nov. 30, 2023 its support of proposed legislation that would raise the Medicaid reimbursement rate in New...
Nov 30, 20232 min read


Christmas Tree Lighting Set to Take Place at City Hall This Wednesday, November 29
The City of Rochester's City Hall is hosting its Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will...
Nov 28, 20231 min read


Empowering Communities through Cooperative Economics: Black Power Marketplace Returns
The community advocacy organization, Community Justice Initiative (CJI) is excited to announce the return of the Black Power Marketplace...
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Agriculture Department Announces Over $50 Million Investment for Nutritional Dietary Health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on Nov. 13, 2023 an investment of over $50 million to improve dietary health and...
Nov 16, 20232 min read
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