2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (648+ words) On Sept. 11, 2001, the world changed forever. In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks that rocked the country, communities across the nation looked for ways to respond to the tragedy and support one another. In East Tennessee, solidarity and healing took…...

2+ day, 21+ 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…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (670+ words) More than 100,000 people packed the New York State Fair on Sunday, pushing attendance for the 2026 fair to nearly 900,000 as the 13-day run heads into its Labor Day finale. Fair officials reported 100,237 people entered the fairgrounds Sunday, the second day this…...

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, 1+ day ago   (103+ words) Saturday marks what organizers say is Rochester’s first-ever Trans Pride Fest. The celebration at International Plaza will feature live performances, community resources, and art. This year's theme is “Trans Pride Takes Center Stage: When Joy & Resilience Create Power.” Organizers also…...

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…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (402+ words) SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is encouraging New Yorkers to visit DEC’s engaging exhibits at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. The Fair runs through Monday, Sept. 7. “DEC’s footprint at the New York State…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (164+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. — The City of Rochester and Experience Rochester finished a series of federally funded improvements, highlighted by a new electronic marquee at Mayo Civic Center. The new 78-inch-by-120-inch marquee provides a highly visible way to promote concerts, conventions,…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1203+ words) Mount Hope Cemetery is more than a final resting place for generations of Rochester residents. The 196-acre cemetery is also the burial site of people whose lives helped shape American history — from social justice advocates and inventors to entrepreneurs, entertainers…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (219+ words) kaaltv.com City of Rochester, Experience Rochester celebrate new electronic marquee at Mayo Civic Center (ABC 6 News) — The City of Rochester and Experience Rochester have announced the completion of federally improvements, including a new electronic marquee at Mayo Civic Center....