2+ week, 1+ day ago   (82+ words) Step back into a defining decade and rediscover Rochester as it looked and lived during the 1980s. This curated gallery of rare photographs captures everyday life, shifting culture and the places that... The images above offer a vivid snapshot of Rochester…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (67+ words) Rochester's Somali community gathered at Parcel 5 on July 1 to celebrate Somali Independence Day with music, poetry, prayer and a public affirmation of cultural pride amid ongoing immigration fears. Rochester's Somali community celebrates heritage and belonging Rochester's Somali community gathered at…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (231+ words) This year, the annual Juneteenth festival returned for two days of celebration, live entertainment and honoring of leaders in Rochester's Black community. Each year the festival is celebrated over the annual Juneteenth holiday. Over 5,000 attendees were anticipated at the 2026 Rochester…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (446+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two Rochester musicians are getting ready for a big night at this year’s Lilac Festival, and they’re doing it twice. Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt will headline the festival on Monday, first with their original music project, Roses…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (433+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two Rochester musicians are getting ready for a big night at this year’s Lilac Festival, and they’re doing it twice. Alyssa Coco and Matt Merritt will headline the festival on Monday, first with their original music project, Roses…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (265+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. -- The 12th Annual EarthFest Expo returns Saturday, May 2, offering a free day of hands-on activities and local resources at Saint Mary's University – Rochester Campus. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cascade Meadow. Organizers say it brings together…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (305+ words) Wednesday is Earth Day, and community members gathered in the Rochester area to help better their local environment. E-bike rider seriously hurt in crash in Seneca Falls A man was seriously hurt... GALLERY: Cleanup events mark Earth Day in Rochester…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (506+ words) ROCHESTER — Next weekend, hundreds of walkers and runners are anticipated to gather in northwest Rochester in support of ovarian cancer treatment and research. "We want to celebrate the strength and resilience that not only our survivors, but also our caregivers,…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (808+ words) Celebrity chef Marc Murphy hosted a $295-a-plate "Wyoming Night" featuring Jackson Beef and Wyoming Whiskey at his restaurant in Manhattan. “Everybody wants to be a cowboy, especially in New York,” said Wyoming Whiskey co-founder David DeFazio. At a dinner on…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (305+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Looking to get your groove on this weekend? The 20th annual “Ugly Disco” is coming to Downtown Rochester this weekend! The fundraising event is set to take place Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown Rochester. VIP starts at 6 p....