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Rochester native Jared Engel returns to Fringe with baseball films

Rochester native Jared Engel returns to Fringe with baseball films

Grammy-nominated Rochester native Jared Engel brings a live-scored baseball film performance to the Dryden Theatre during Rochester Fringe.
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Overdose deaths in Monroe County fall as cocaine remains widespread

Overdose deaths in Monroe County fall as cocaine remains widespread

Monroe County recorded 243 overdose deaths in 2025, down 17% from a year earlier, though cocaine remained involved in most fatalities.
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Popular jewelry store opens at Greece Ridge mall

Popular jewelry store opens at Greece Ridge mall

Pandora is known for its customizable charm bracelets and themed lines.
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Who will be Section V's best boys volleyball player, presented by Turf Masters

Who will be Section V's best boys volleyball player, presented by Turf Masters

Choose from these 16 early favorites for Player of the Year.
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New restaurants, stores planned for former Tom's Mobil site in Canandaigua

New restaurants, stores planned for former Tom's Mobil site in Canandaigua

A revised development plan for the South Main Street property calls for three eateries, specialty retail and offices.
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MCC opens Sydor center to train semiconductor workforce

MCC opens Sydor center to train semiconductor workforce

MCC's new Sydor Optics Advanced Technology Center will train students for careers in optics, manufacturing and semiconductor-related fields.
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Five girls soccer matchups we're looking forward to this fall

Five girls soccer matchups we're looking forward to this fall

Section final rematches and Monroe County rivals highlight top games to watch.
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Forget a bunker. These residents are redefining what 'prepping' means

Forget a bunker. These residents are redefining what 'prepping' means

Ready Rochester's upcoming workshop focuses on community preparedness, not doomsday scenarios, organizers say.
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How Edinburgh Fringe inspired Rochester's biggest arts festival | Exclusive

How Edinburgh Fringe inspired Rochester's biggest arts festival | Exclusive

In Edinburgh, one finds a mass of people hustling to venues or halting for the bevy of free performances, from magicians to fire-eaters.
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Rochester Fringe returns with 715 shows and Pete Davidson

Rochester Fringe returns with 715 shows and Pete Davidson

The Rochester Fringe Festival returns Sept. 15-26 with 715 performances, free events and comedian Pete Davidson.
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What Buffalo Bills fans should know about New Highmark Stadium

What Buffalo Bills fans should know about New Highmark Stadium

From the canopy to sensory rooms, explore the features that define the Bills' new home.
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The clock may be ticking on small-school football in Section V | Exclusive

The clock may be ticking on small-school football in Section V | Exclusive

Co-operative football programs have swept small high schools across Section V and beyond. But some rural programs have survived. We explored what the future might hold locally for small town football.