Rochester
Morning News
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Walking for Rochester volunteers collected 150.8 lbs of garbage from city streets on April 26, 2026 to help keep neighborhoods clean + their work shows strong community effort. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Employees at MMB+CO in Fairport held their annual Day of Caring on Tuesday, April 28 by volunteering with nonprofits like C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer Association and aiding local schools and cultural sites. ABC 13
- ➤ Glenn Johnson, a longtime WHEC-TV meteorologist in Rochester, will retire on June 24 after a 41-year career forecasting local weather. He has inspired viewers and taught meteorology courses at Monroe Community College — a legacy that reflects his dedication to the community. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ A solemn ceremony on Tuesday, Apr. 28 at Highland Park honored workers killed or injured on the job; hosted by the Rochester Labor Council, the event included family members of Tim Barber to call for improved workplace safety. ABC 13
- ➤ The Kinship Conference will support local caregivers, highlighting challenges faced by Monroe County grandparents raising children as ARC Rochester and Lifespan of Greater Rochester share details; the event runs on Friday, May 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at MCC Downtown Campus. FOX Rochester
- ➤ Highland Park is awash in color with cherry blossoms, lilies and wisteria nearly at peak bloom today. Families and visitors can take a stroll to enjoy the vibrant spring blooms (a perfect early season treat). Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ In Henrietta, bike boulevards have been installed after local safety advocates pushed for the change. The routes run parallel to busy roads to give cyclists a safer ride and were featured during a recent WXXI broadcast on 4/28. WXXI News
- ➤ Monroe County grandparents raising children will have more support when the Kinship Conference takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 15 at MCC Downtown Campus. Linda James from Lifespan of Greater Rochester described the event's goal to aid caregivers. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ East House celebrated its 60th anniversary Tuesday night at the Little Theatre on Monroe Avenue with a premiere of a new PBS short film hosted by Meg Ryan — and will host a 60th Birthday Extravaganza on Nov. 7 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency downtown. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ RIT engineering students developed a system that helps workers with disabilities safely lift heavy paper-filled totes at Classified Scanning & Shredding in Henrietta and will showcase their invention at the CREATE Symposium in Albany on May 4, where the winning team earns 15,000 dollars. ABC 13
- ➤ Nazareth University is hosting the Women, Work & AI summit to tackle workplace challenges. The event runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30 at Shults Community Center. ABC 13
- ➤ Edison Career and Technology High School students gained on-the-job experience at St. John's Meadows Senior Community in Brighton on Tuesday through a new partnership that teaches teamwork + communication skills. ABC 13
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The Music of Tina Turner
7-10 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Cost Info not provided — Experience legendary hits from the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll by superstar singers.
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Estate Planning Basics with Nathan VanBrunt
3-4 p.m. — Penfield Public Library — Free entry — Gain essential knowledge on wills, trusts, and common estate planning errors in this informative session.
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Pretty in Pink 80s Party featuring Belious Some
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Tickets available online — Experience 80s nostalgia with live music, iconic hits, and vibrant party vibes.
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Big Jay Oakerson Concert
9:00 PM — Comedy @ The Carlson — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Big Jay Oakerson.
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Step Off Competition Reunion
2-5 p.m. — East High School — Kids 2 and Under Free, Kids 3-12 $15 — Celebrate the reunion of step competition participants with performances and community spirit.
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Mother Goose by Rochester City Ballet
2-3 p.m. — The Hochstein School — Ticketed event — Experience classic fairytales come to life through Ravel’s whimsical music and ballet performance.
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Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Broadway In Hollywood
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Eastman Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical journey from Broadway to Hollywood with your RPO featuring hits from iconic stage-to-screen sensations.
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Don McLean Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless music of a GRAMMY Award-winning legend known for 'American Pie'.
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Toddler Time at Winton Library
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — An engaging hour of songs, rhymes, and stories to boost early literacy for toddlers.
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