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Locally shot movie Death Certificate premieres
Rochester is rolling out the red carpet for the premiere of a movie shot right here in the City. Actor Kenneth "Skrill" Paige, a Rochester native, joins ARC Rochester to tell us about "Death Certificate." "Death Certificate" tells the story of two brothers. One is murdered, and the other (Paige)...
Chick’n Out opens indoor dining space
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One of Rochester’s hottest chicken joints has a new look. Chick’n Out at the corner of Charlotte and Matthews Streets opened its full dining space. It’s a project years in the making. The restaurant launched in April 2019, serving up family recipes and favorites like the stung fried hot chicken with […]
Art and music take center stage in Irondequoit Saturday
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — Everyone's invited to a free art and music festival happening in Irondequoit Saturday. I-Square will be the place to be for the second annual Irondequoit Arts & Music Festival. More than 40 artists will be at the festival selling their original artworks and crafts. Eight bands,...
Ontario Beach Park closed to swimming after high levels of E. coli found in water
Rochester, N.Y.— Ontario Beach Park is closed Thursday, according to the Monroe County Beach Information Line. This comes after a report released Thursday by the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation department showed high levels of E. coli were found in the waters. The rest of the...
TSA warns travelers about ‘cat eyes’ weapons at airport security checkpoints
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As many people head to the airports for travel, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has a message for passengers. TSA agents are seeing more “cat eyes” weapons being carried to checkpoints. “Cat eyes,” which are perhaps better known for their dangerous ears than their eyes, fall along the lines of brass knuckles.
Thousands gather for Pop Style International's annual Appreciation Day
Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) - A Jamaican restaurant owner is giving back to the community. The owner of Pop Style International on Genesee Street, Vergel Harris, held the restaurant's annual appreciation day on Friday, giving away free meals and backpacks to local students and families. This is the 15th year of...
Montgomery Court, new café on Park Ave. in Rochester, to open Monday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC ) — A new café and coffee option is coming to Rochester: Montgomery Court! The new joint is tucked away at Colby & Park Ave. — the official address is 1241 Park Avenue —and nestled in the ABC Streets Neighborhood. “(This) neighborhood definitely has a need for a community center, a place […]
Acme Bar & Pizza to close after 26 years
A Reddit post from this afternoon hinted that Acme Bar & Pizza will close this Saturday, August 31 after 26 years as a late night staple in Rochester — the news was confirmed by Acme bar manager Chelsea Brown. While the business has not made an official announcement of...
AJ's Beer Warehouse closing after 11 years in business
After 11 years in business, the owners of AJ's Beer Warehouse on Clay Road in Rochester say they are closing. They didn't provide a specific reason, but did post the following statement on social media:. "Today is a day that we hoped would never come, however, the time to say...
Rochester native Danielle Ponder performs at the NYS Fair (photos)
Danielle Ponder performed at Chevy Court on Day 8 of the New York State Fair. Ponder released her debut album, “Some of Us Are Brave,” in 2022 after working in the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office for nearly a decade, including as a public defender and as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion officer.
Drink and dance with the City Ballet
Roc Dance Collective and the Rochester City Ballet are joining forces to show off some new performances. And if that wasn't exciting enough, they're offering wine and beer too. 13WHAM's Chris Lopez gives us a behind-the-scenes look inside RCB Studios to find out more about the third annual "Booze N'...
The Irish are coming to town!
Danny and Jessica Barry and their beloved Barry’s Old School Irish pub might not be gracing our village’s four-corners anymore, but they’re coming back into town next week in a big way. The Barrys will be holding their 5th annual Barry’s Irish Festival on Saturday Sept. 7...
‘Everyone’s just going to love him’: Bruce the Bat Dog to make his debut
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One local pup has a big day ahead of him, as he prepares for his formal debut at Innovative Field in Rochester next week. Bruce the Bat Dog will mark his first day on the job Sept. 5. Thursday, a week before the scheduled Red Wings game, his owner told News 8 […]
Nine Spot Brewing ending operations at Monroe Ave. taproom
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Nine Spot Brewing announced it is ending operations at its Monroe Avenue taproom — but it is not going away forever! Starting September 25, Nine Spot Brewing will be moving its operations to Nine Spot at Geva Theatre. The owners took to social media to make the announcement. In addition, they […]
A community’s fight for resilient shorelines; how climate change is disrupting wildlife and displacing animal sanctuaries: coming up on "Environmental Connections," Friday, August 30, 2024
12:00: Celebrating 25 years of conservation efforts with Save Our Sodus. 1:00: The displacement of animals due to climate change. Today on "Environmental Connections" — a monthly series hosted by Jasmin Singer that covers climate-related issues affecting you — we’re celebrating the 25th anniversary of Save Our Sodus, a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the water quality and shoreline of Sodus Bay. We’ll explore this impactful conservation group's history, achievements, and future goals and discuss how community-driven initiatives can make a lasting difference in preserving our natural resources.
Fairy Godmothers holds pop-up dress sale at Marketplace Mall
HENRIETTA, N.Y. — It was a way to buy some beautiful clothing and help the community at the same time: Fairy Godmothers of Rochester hosted its second adult dress pop-up shop Wednesday in Marketplace Mall. It was a chance to sell gowns that don’t quite work as a teen’s...
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