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URochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics receives record federal funding - University of Rochester
URochester’s Laboratory for Laser Energetics receives record federal funding University of Rochester
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 6:52 pm
City welcomes second cohort of entrepreneurship training program participants - City of Rochester (.gov)
City welcomes second cohort of entrepreneurship training program participants City of Rochester (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 6:19 pm
Rochester grad, Illini star Hank Beatty named an Academic All-American - NPR Illinois
Rochester grad, Illini star Hank Beatty named an Academic All-American NPR Illinois
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 6:00 pm
Megan M. Broomfield - Democrat and Chronicle
Megan M. Broomfield Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 4:56 pm
Bill Stewart - Democrat and Chronicle
Bill Stewart Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 4:56 pm
Margaret ‘Midge’ Thomas memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 - WHEC.com
Margaret ‘Midge’ Thomas memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7 WHEC.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 4:49 pm
Take a look inside nine Rochester-area spots perfect for a special date - Democrat and Chronicle
Take a look inside nine Rochester-area spots perfect for a special date Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 4:33 pm
William Edward Naylon - Democrat and Chronicle
William Edward Naylon Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 3:44 pm
Robert J Schickler - Democrat and Chronicle
Robert J Schickler Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 3:44 pm
Monster X Tour to kick off in Rochester this weekend - KTTC | Rochester, MN
Monster X Tour to kick off in Rochester this weekend KTTC | Rochester, MN
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 3:20 pm
ARC Sound Stage: Thurlow - 13wham.com
ARC Sound Stage: Thurlow 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 3:15 pm
79-Year-Old Motorist Brought to Hospital After Crashing into Rochester Home, Going Down Ravine - KROC-AM
79-Year-Old Motorist Brought to Hospital After Crashing into Rochester Home, Going Down Ravine KROC-AM
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 3:01 pm
Taking the Mobile Polar Plunge - 13wham.com
Taking the Mobile Polar Plunge 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 2:55 pm
Stand Up for Autism returns to Comedy @ The Carlson - 13wham.com
Stand Up for Autism returns to Comedy @ The Carlson 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 2:45 pm
Bassett: Rochester’s Haley Winn to represent Team USA on Olympic hockey team - Times Union
Bassett: Rochester’s Haley Winn to represent Team USA on Olympic hockey team Times Union
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 2:33 pm
Take a look at some of the most romantic restaurants in Rochester - Democrat and Chronicle
Take a look at some of the most romantic restaurants in Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 2:30 pm
Tired of heart-shaped pizza? Rochester's Chick-fil-A has a heart-shaped solution! - 106.9 KROC
Tired of heart-shaped pizza? Rochester's Chick-fil-A has a heart-shaped solution! 106.9 KROC
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 1:41 pm
Rochester issues RFP for riverfront property along Mt. Hope - Rochester Business Journal
Rochester issues RFP for riverfront property along Mt. Hope Rochester Business Journal
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 1:18 pm
Former state champion Andy Jacobs is making a difference with Rochester gymnastics - Rochester Post Bulletin
Former state champion Andy Jacobs is making a difference with Rochester gymnastics Rochester Post Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 12:32 pm
Multiple Upstate NY businesses to close Friday for national anti-ICE shutdown - Syracuse.com
Multiple Upstate NY businesses to close Friday for national anti-ICE shutdown Syracuse.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 11:49 am
When Famed Photographer Ansel Adams Turned to Rochester for Inspiration - University of Rochester Medical Center
When Famed Photographer Ansel Adams Turned to Rochester for Inspiration University of Rochester Medical Center
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 11:40 am
Morning Briefing in Rochester: Jan. 30 - Spectrum News
Morning Briefing in Rochester: Jan. 30 Spectrum News
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 11:30 am
Weather forecast: Snow just keeps coming through the weekend - RochesterFirst
Weather forecast: Snow just keeps coming through the weekend RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 11:14 am
Eastman Presents: Up in Concert - Democrat and Chronicle
Eastman Presents: Up in Concert Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 11:02 am
20 of the most romantic restaurants in the Rochester area for a special date - Democrat and Chronicle
20 of the most romantic restaurants in the Rochester area for a special date Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 8:46 am
Rochester man pleads guilty to attempting to entice a minor for sex, busted by local group - RochesterFirst
Rochester man pleads guilty to attempting to entice a minor for sex, busted by local group RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 4:11 am
How homeowners can prevent and treat roof ice dams in frigid temperatures - RochesterFirst
How homeowners can prevent and treat roof ice dams in frigid temperatures RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 4:09 am
Century wrestling captures first Big 9 title for Rochester since 1969 - Rochester Post Bulletin
Century wrestling captures first Big 9 title for Rochester since 1969 Rochester Post Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 4:00 am
Monroe County residents can now apply for HEAP assistance in person: Find out when - RochesterFirst
Monroe County residents can now apply for HEAP assistance in person: Find out when RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 2:00 am
Rochester police and students team up for anti-violence gaming event - 13wham.com
Rochester police and students team up for anti-violence gaming event 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 1:39 am
One person hurt as car hits house and travels down a ravine in Rochester - KIMT
One person hurt as car hits house and travels down a ravine in Rochester KIMT
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 12:57 am
Bright Spot: YMCA of Greater Rochester brings back a community favorite - 13wham.com
Bright Spot: YMCA of Greater Rochester brings back a community favorite 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 30 January 2026 🕒 12:25 am
Neighbor concerns led to discovery of woman's body in Rochester apartment - 13wham.com
Neighbor concerns led to discovery of woman's body in Rochester apartment 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 11:51 pm
Rochester businesses join national strike against ICE - RochesterFirst
Rochester businesses join national strike against ICE RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:05 pm
Rochester businesses join Friday’s national strike against ICE - RochesterFirst
Rochester businesses join Friday’s national strike against ICE RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:04 pm
Photos: ICE agents check house on 8 1/2 Street Northwest in Rochester on Jan. 29, 2026 - Rochester Post Bulletin
Photos: ICE agents check house on 8 1/2 Street Northwest in Rochester on Jan. 29, 2026 Rochester Post Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:03 pm
Evening Briefing in Rochester: Jan. 29 - Spectrum News
Evening Briefing in Rochester: Jan. 29 Spectrum News
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:00 pm
Rochester man pleads guilty to attempting to entice minor for sex - WHEC.com
Rochester man pleads guilty to attempting to entice minor for sex WHEC.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:36 pm
Rochester man pleads guilty to attempting to entice a minor for sex, busted by local group - RochesterFirst
Rochester man pleads guilty to attempting to entice a minor for sex, busted by local group RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:11 pm
Rochester awarded $50,000 grant for "Move to the Market" partnership initiative - kaaltv.com
Rochester awarded $50,000 grant for "Move to the Market" partnership initiative kaaltv.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:46 pm
Six Cross Country runners named USTFCCCA All-Academic - Rochester Institute of Technology Athletics
Six Cross Country runners named USTFCCCA All-Academic Rochester Institute of Technology Athletics
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:17 pm
Beverly J. Capurso - Democrat and Chronicle
Beverly J. Capurso Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 8:08 pm
Rochester crossing guard hit by car, injured - 13wham.com
Rochester crossing guard hit by car, injured 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 7:31 pm
Rochester lawmakers target earned wage access payday lending - Rochester Business Journal
Rochester lawmakers target earned wage access payday lending Rochester Business Journal
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 7:04 pm
Downtown cafe to close at the end of January - Democrat and Chronicle
Downtown cafe to close at the end of January Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:09 pm
Rochester Teen Accused of Uploading Child Sexual Abuse Material to X - KROC-AM
Rochester Teen Accused of Uploading Child Sexual Abuse Material to X KROC-AM
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 6:05 pm
East Rochester’s historic Piano Works is up for auction - RochesterFirst
East Rochester’s historic Piano Works is up for auction RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:50 pm
Rochester crossing guard hospitalized after being struck by car - Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester crossing guard hospitalized after being struck by car Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:27 pm
Greece Ridge Mall will delay opening on Friday following water main break - WHEC.com
Greece Ridge Mall will delay opening on Friday following water main break WHEC.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 2:16 pm
State provides more detail on Rochester's future High Falls park - WXXI News
State provides more detail on Rochester's future High Falls park WXXI News
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:41 pm
Crash scene cleared, all lanes reopened on southbound side of Spaulding Turnpike in Rochester - WMUR
Crash scene cleared, all lanes reopened on southbound side of Spaulding Turnpike in Rochester WMUR
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 1:27 pm
Weather forecast: Cold with lake effect, even colder tomorrow - RochesterFirst
Weather forecast: Cold with lake effect, even colder tomorrow RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:51 pm
RPD: Man hides woman's body after deadly beating - Democrat and Chronicle
RPD: Man hides woman's body after deadly beating Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 10:46 am
Interview: Elaine Hendrix stars in OFC Creations' "Hello Dolly!" - 13wham.com
Interview: Elaine Hendrix stars in OFC Creations' "Hello Dolly!" 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 9:41 am
Joann Kaleta - Democrat and Chronicle
Joann Kaleta Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 5:04 am
Rochester businesses closing in solidarity with anti-ICE protests across nation - 13wham.com
Rochester businesses closing in solidarity with anti-ICE protests across nation 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 4:27 am
Man charged with murder after woman's body found in Rochester apartment - 13wham.com
Man charged with murder after woman's body found in Rochester apartment 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:13 am
Rochester Public Schools reports daily drop of more than 500 students in wake of increased ICE enforcement - Rochester Post Bulletin
Rochester Public Schools reports daily drop of more than 500 students in wake of increased ICE enforcement Rochester Post Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:11 am
Police: Man killed woman and hid body in St. Paul Street apartment - WHEC.com
Police: Man killed woman and hid body in St. Paul Street apartment WHEC.com
📢 Published on 📅 29 January 2026 🕒 12:10 am
Rochester Public Utilities weathers grid emergency during Winter Storm Fern - KTTC | Rochester, MN
Rochester Public Utilities weathers grid emergency during Winter Storm Fern KTTC | Rochester, MN
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:59 pm
Man accused of killing woman, hiding body in Rochester apartment pleads not guilty - RochesterFirst
Man accused of killing woman, hiding body in Rochester apartment pleads not guilty RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:42 pm
Compassion and Care: Grassroots group helps community amid cold blast - RochesterFirst
Compassion and Care: Grassroots group helps community amid cold blast RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:15 pm
Traffic near URMC slowed by water main break on Elmwood Avenue - 13wham.com
Traffic near URMC slowed by water main break on Elmwood Avenue 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:08 pm
Cold snap threatens to freeze pipes, experts stress prevention - 13wham.com
Cold snap threatens to freeze pipes, experts stress prevention 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 11:07 pm
Man sentenced for deadly point-blank shooting outside Rochester bar - 13wham.com
Man sentenced for deadly point-blank shooting outside Rochester bar 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:31 pm
Former Rochester journalist and now Minneapolis anchor, Kevin Doran, talks about gas masks, criticism and hope amid Minneapolis unrest - WHEC.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:16 pm
Chick-Fil-A to open in at CityGate in February, at Robert Wesleyan now - RochesterFirst
Chick-Fil-A to open in at CityGate in February, at Robert Wesleyan now RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:48 pm
One person hospitalized after fire at high-rise apartment building in Rochester - 13wham.com
One person hospitalized after fire at high-rise apartment building in Rochester 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 9:13 pm
Rochester man sentenced to 22 years for 2021 deadly shooting outside bar - RochesterFirst
Rochester man sentenced to 22 years for 2021 deadly shooting outside bar RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 8:50 pm
Wife of fake DTE worker charged in Rochester Hills murder appears in court -- Here’s what happened - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
Wife of fake DTE worker charged in Rochester Hills murder appears in court -- Here’s what happened ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:20 pm
Rochester: Serial child predator pleads guilty to latest crimes against young children - the wellsville sun
Rochester: Serial child predator pleads guilty to latest crimes against young children the wellsville sun
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:19 pm
Wife of DTE impostor held on $100K bond for alleged role in Rochester Hills murder - FOX 2 Detroit
Wife of DTE impostor held on $100K bond for alleged role in Rochester Hills murder FOX 2 Detroit
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:12 pm
Superintendent Pekel addresses school absenteeism crisis in Rochester - KIMT
Superintendent Pekel addresses school absenteeism crisis in Rochester KIMT
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:57 pm
Historic Piano Works mall in East Rochester going up for auction - Rochester Business Journal
Historic Piano Works mall in East Rochester going up for auction Rochester Business Journal
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:53 pm
Rochester brewpub goes for gold in national USA TODAY awards - Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester brewpub goes for gold in national USA TODAY awards Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:35 pm
New Rochester pizza place blends New Haven style with NYC flavor - Democrat and Chronicle
New Rochester pizza place blends New Haven style with NYC flavor Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:14 pm
Pizza NOTA opens in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts - Democrat and Chronicle
Pizza NOTA opens in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:12 pm
Rochester Boat Show: What it took to bring hundreds of boats into the convention center - WHEC.com
Rochester Boat Show: What it took to bring hundreds of boats into the convention center WHEC.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:03 pm
Rochester on the verge of a residential construction boom, experts say - Star Tribune
Rochester on the verge of a residential construction boom, experts say Star Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 1:30 pm
Arthur James Yockel - Democrat and Chronicle
Arthur James Yockel Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:37 pm
William K. Boafo, Esq - Democrat and Chronicle
William K. Boafo, Esq Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:37 pm
Some Wayne County schools on a two hour delay - RochesterFirst
Some Wayne County schools on a two hour delay RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:13 pm
Weather forecast: Bitter cold continues for all; lake effect snow for some - RochesterFirst
Weather forecast: Bitter cold continues for all; lake effect snow for some RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:54 am
'End of the Line' documentary on Rochester subway at Little Theatre - Democrat and Chronicle
'End of the Line' documentary on Rochester subway at Little Theatre Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 10:34 am
Patricia A. (Patty) LoMascolo - Democrat and Chronicle
Patricia A. (Patty) LoMascolo Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 5:03 am
Rochester sees drop in gun violence, but mayor emphasizes ongoing challenges - 13wham.com
Rochester sees drop in gun violence, but mayor emphasizes ongoing challenges 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:44 am
Revitalization on the horizon as Rochester's Bull's Head neighborhood receives $17 million boost - WHEC.com
Revitalization on the horizon as Rochester's Bull's Head neighborhood receives $17 million boost WHEC.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 4:28 am
Photos: Lourdes, Stewartville girls basketball on Jan. 27, 2026 - Rochester Post Bulletin
Photos: Lourdes, Stewartville girls basketball on Jan. 27, 2026 Rochester Post Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 2:23 am
Sex offender from Rochester pleads guilty to new child pornography charge - 13wham.com
Sex offender from Rochester pleads guilty to new child pornography charge 13wham.com
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 1:37 am
Rochester man killed father then tried to kill friend in Sunday spree, charges say - Bring Me The News
Rochester man killed father then tried to kill friend in Sunday spree, charges say Bring Me The News
📢 Published on 📅 28 January 2026 🕒 12:49 am
Wife of fake DTE worker charged in Rochester Hills murder -- read 89 texts she sent husband - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
Wife of fake DTE worker charged in Rochester Hills murder -- read 89 texts she sent husband ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:29 pm
Edmund Jon Adamski - Democrat and Chronicle
Edmund Jon Adamski Democrat and Chronicle
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 9:29 pm
3 spring appointments announced for Rochester Diocese - Catholic Courier
3 spring appointments announced for Rochester Diocese Catholic Courier
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:38 pm
David J. Mattson - Rochester Post Bulletin
David J. Mattson Rochester Post Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:36 pm
Suspect named in Sunday's fatal shooting in Rochester - Rochester Post Bulletin
Suspect named in Sunday's fatal shooting in Rochester Rochester Post Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 8:18 pm
Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Shopping & Services - roccitymag.com
Best of Rochester Staff Picks: Shopping & Services roccitymag.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 7:19 pm
Man sentenced to 9 years for June 2025 crash that injured RPD officer - RochesterFirst
Man sentenced to 9 years for June 2025 crash that injured RPD officer RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 5:19 pm
Scientists engineer unsinkable metal tubes - University of Rochester
Scientists engineer unsinkable metal tubes University of Rochester
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:56 pm
Third suspect charged in Rochester Hills DTE impersonation homicide - MLive.com
Third suspect charged in Rochester Hills DTE impersonation homicide MLive.com
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 4:29 pm
Suspect identified in Rochester fatal shooting - KTTC | Rochester, MN
Suspect identified in Rochester fatal shooting KTTC | Rochester, MN
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 3:37 pm
‘I am not satisfied’: Rochester gun violence, homicides continue to decline - RochesterFirst
‘I am not satisfied’: Rochester gun violence, homicides continue to decline RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:58 pm
DTE impostors murder: Wife of convicted killer charged in connection with Rochester Hills slaying - FOX 2 Detroit
DTE impostors murder: Wife of convicted killer charged in connection with Rochester Hills slaying FOX 2 Detroit
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 2:44 pm
Weather forecast: Lake effect persists most of this week - RochesterFirst
Weather forecast: Lake effect persists most of this week RochesterFirst
📢 Published on 📅 27 January 2026 🕒 11:36 am
