24 bottles of beer on the wall: An Advent calendar for beer lovers
The holidays can be stressful. Here’s a 24-day Advent calendar of regional beers to take the edge off and jolly up your December.
Informational meetings set for city clean power program
Rochester’s new clean energy initiative will hold virtual informational meetings over the next few weeks.
Monroe County positive COVID tests hit 4 percent
Coronavirus positive test results have been on a steady uptick, with active cases hitting the highest point since the pandemic’s start.
The Collins and Clark Expedition: two musicians journey across America
As a COVID-weary winter looms, Rochester folk musicians Amy Collins and Kim Clark have hit the road for a months-long cross-country trip
Minnesota Twins drop Red Wings as AAA affiliate
The break up between the Minnesota Twins and the Rochester Red Wings is reportedly part of a massive overhaul of MLB affiliates.
Bars, restaurants adjust to new ‘yellow zone’ restrictions
Monroe County’s new “yellow zone” designation requires restaurants to seat no more than four people at a table and close at midnight.
City Council approves Conor Dwyer Reynolds as PAB executive director
Conor Dwyer Reynolds has been unanimously approved to serve as the first executive director of the Police Accountability Board.
As PAB director vote looms, City Council president calls for unity
Some City Council members are skeptical of the direction the expected leader intends to take the Police Accountability Board.
Jack Garner gets his own screen at The Little Theatre
The Little Theatre is naming one of its five theaters after the late Jack Garner, the longtime film critic of the Democrat and Chronicle.
Grand jury convened in Daniel Prude case
One attorney said that the four officers he represents have not testified and that he doesn’t know when the grand jury proceedings will end.
Monroe County among the state’s latest COVID-19 ‘microclusters’
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the designation following a recent spike in the county’s COVID-19 cases.
Victims of 1942 factory fire remembered in Perinton
The town of Perinton has installed a historic marker at the site of the former fireworks factory where 12 people died in a blaze.
Monroe County COVID-19 cases continue to spike
The county’s Department of Public Health reported 256 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday; that’s after it reported 211 new cases on Saturday.
Monroe County officials alarmed by spike in COVID-19 cases
The county received 174 reports of new COVID-19 cases on Friday.
Gateways Music Festival goes virtual on Monday
Rochester’s own Gateways Music Festival, running from Nov. 9 through 13, is not merely a celebration of Black classical musicians.
Barnhart calls for cap on Grubhub, Uber Eats fees
The cap proposed by Barnhart would stop put a limit of 15 percent commission on delivery fees for services like Grubhub and Uber Eats.
Monroe County officials urge vigilance as COVID-19 cases climb
Monroe County officials warn of growing clusters of cases in the suburban town of Greece, Irondequoit, Perinton, and Webster.
Cuomo predicts legal pot to shore up 2021 budget shortfall
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state’s massive budget deficit will propel marijuana legalization in the coming months.
Bello’s first budget proposal holds spending flat, drops tax rate
County Executive Adam Bello also noted that the budget includes a cushion to protect against revenue losses due to the continuing pandemic.
Hundreds of Monroe County contractors get conflicting letters from county leaders
County Executive Bello says contracts could be affected by a county Legislature power grab. Legislative leaders accuse him of “gaslighting.”
Calendar preview: Keep calm and…
While there’s a lot of national anxiety right now, there are plenty of fresh air, music, and art events to help keep calm here in Rochester.
Natural gas ‘bomb trains’ may be coming to a railroad crossing near you
Emergency responders in Monroe County have been warned that trains carrying liquefied natural gas may soon be traveling through the area.
