2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (373+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Red Wings, together with Visions Federal Credit Union, have selected five local educators for the Outstanding Teacher Recognition, honoring their lasting contributions to students, families, and school communities. The honorees were chosen from nominations submitted through a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (227+ words) Walking For Rochester, a nonprofit that aims to eliminate litter from Rochester, has announced its 20x1,000 campaign, a community-wide fundraiser to raise $20,000 by bringing 1,000 people together to contribute $20 each. Walking For Rochester launches 20×1,000 fundraiser to raise $20,000 for litter cleanup ROCHESTER, N....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (266+ words) A Rochester-area family has created a fund to support home-care workers and patients after local realtor Gar Lowenguth received months of care at home during the final stage of his life. Lowenguth and his wife, Cindy, were together for 40 years…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (770+ words) A bakery that has become an indelible part of Rochester's weddings, holidays and special occasions is celebrating its 50-year anniversary. Cheesy Eddie's dates back to 1976, when Eddie David started a wholesale bakery on Monroe Avenue to sell his mother's recipe…...

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, 2+ 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…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (130+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. — A Rochester police lieutenant graduated from a national leadership program after completing more than 300 hours of coursework. Lt. Jean Valere finished the National Command & Staff College, a graduate-level leadership education program. The program combined 240 hours of online learning…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (183+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Members of Rochester’s Jewish community were recognized Tuesday for their leadership, service and lasting contributions to the region during a Jewish American Heritage Month celebration. Congressman Joe Morelle hosted the ceremony at his East Avenue office, where local…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (494+ words) Community members in Rochester gathered Monday morning, paying respect to military personnel who paid the ultimate price for our country. ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Community members in Rochester gathered Monday morning, paying respect to military personnel who paid the ultimate price…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (190+ words) NEW YORK - United Hatzalah will host its highly anticipated annual New York Gala on June 15 in Lower Manhattan, bringing together community leaders, supporters, and first responders. The evening is dedicated to celebrating the organization’s lifesaving impact and the New York…...