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Rochester's Somali community celebrates heritage and belonging
2+ week, 10+ hour 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…...
Meet the 2026 All-Greater Rochester Baseball Team
1+ week, 2+ day ago (135+ words) Meet the AGR all-star team, including Player of the Year Sam Roselli. Meet the 2026 All-Greater Rochester Baseball Team Here is the 2026 All-Greater Rochester Baseball Team as determined by a vote of Section V coaches with input from Democrat and Chronicle…...
Rochester sports legends named to Red Wings' Walk of Fame
1+ week, 3+ day ago (88+ words) Next month, there will be new additions to the concourse at ESL Ballpark. The Rochester Red Wings announced their 2026 Walk of Fame induction class on Monday, in a group that includes over a dozen... Rochester sports legends named to Red…...
Body found in woods near Lake Avenue in Rochester
2+ week, 3+ day ago (79+ words) Rochester police are investigating after a body was discovered in a wooded area near Lake Avenue on Sunday night. Body found in woods near Lake Avenue in Rochester A dead person was found in a wooded area near Lake Avenue…...
Rochester's 1976: What life was like during the bicentennial
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (88+ words) As America closes in on 250 years of independence, or its semiquincentennial, a slew of programming is being rolled out to celebrate it. The last time the country threw itself an over-the-top party... Rochester's 1976: What life was like during the bicentennial…...
Why Rochester was a center of the women's rights movement | Exclusive
3+ week, 1+ day ago (116+ words) Rochester's growth, abolitionist networks and Quaker activism helped make the region a key center of the women's rights movement. Why Rochester was a center of the women's rights movement | Exclusive Religious revival, abolitionism and Quaker activism helped shape Rochester’s place…...
Juneteenth festival honors Rochester leaders and organizations
3+ week, 1+ day 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…...
Rochester man survives after hand severed in attack
3+ week, 2+ day ago (73+ words) The incident occurred near Joseph and Clifford avenues around 8:20 p.m. Sunday, according to Rochester police. A 42-year-old man, whose name was not released, was stabbed, officers said. The... Rochester man survives after hand severed in attack A Rochester man's hand was…...
Tornado watch in New York: What to do if a tornado threatens
3+ week, 6+ day ago (333+ words) The National Weather Service is warning New Yorkers of a risk of tornadoes, strong winds and severe weather throughout much of the state on Thursday, and is urging folks in three dozen counties to prepare to protect themselves. When there's…...
Why Rochester shut down the downtown Wyndham hotel
4+ week, 1+ day ago (77+ words) Code enforcement records show the Wyndham Hotel was cited for blocked fire exits and broken or missing doors. The owner says repairs are underway. Why Rochester shut down the downtown Wyndham hotel Rochester officials shut down a downtown Wyndham hotel…...