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Imagination Library in Rochester looking for community support
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A program looking to inspire a love of reading in Rochester youth is asking for your help. The Rochester chapter of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is in danger of not getting the state funding increase requested this year. As part of the program, Rochester kids under five receive a free book […]
NYS Underground Railroad Consortium to host public meetings
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State is hosting public meetings so folks can learn about its proposed Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Corridor. Oran Spitzer spoke with a committee member to learn about the proposed plan. The Underground Railroad Consortium invites all that will be affected by the […]
🚧 Update on I-85 Bridge Maintenance in Charlotte, NC
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in North Carolina. The local transportation authorities have announced ongoing bridge maintenance activities occurring on Interstate 85. The maintenance work is specifically taking place between mile markers 35 and 36 over the CSX railroad. Motorists traveling through this section of I-85 in Charlotte, NC are encouraged to plan their travel accordingly to account for possible delays or detours. The precise impact on traffic flow in this area will depend on the progress of the maintenance work, and commuters are advised to stay informed on the latest updates as they plan their routes.
Residents Invited to ‘Get Ready to Respond and Recover’ at Disaster Preparation Training Course on April 25
Attención editors: la version en Español está abajo. (Thursday, April 18, 2024) – Rochester residents are invited to learn the best steps to take and supplies to have on hand in the event of natural or manmade disasters at the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps training class that will be offered at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at the David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St.
News Release -- City of Rochester International Plaza Seeks Vendors for 2024 Sunday Market Day Season
(Thursday, April 18, 2024) – Vendor spots are available for the International Plaza 2024 Sunday Market Day season that begins May 5 at the City of Rochester International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave. Sunday Market Days will held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays, May 5 through Oct. 13....
The only path to educational reform in Rochester
I have been involved with Rochester schools for a long time and never before have I seen the need for drastic, public educational change to be greater. Put simply, dramatically improving city schools seems hopeless and the students and their parents feel this. No one questions the need for serious...
🚧 Update: Road Repaving on NY 104 in Rochester - Closures Scheduled
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Residents and commuters in Rochester, NY, are advised of scheduled repaving activities on NY 104 that will affect both directions from Culver Road; CR 120 to West Ridge Road; Maplewood Drive. There will be alternating lane closures beginning Monday, April 15th, 2024 through Wednesday, April 17th, 2024. This maintenance work is scheduled to occur on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 09:00 AM to 03:00 PM each day. During these hours, travelers should prepare for potential delays and consider alternate routes if possible. All lanes will be open outside of the specified working hours, facilitating normal traffic flow.
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