Good morning, Rochester.

A group of young leaders from Rochester will fly to Ghana on a Birthright trip to learn about their roots and boost leadership skills while bringing supplies like toiletry items+books and clothes to support local communities in villages there.

The Clarissa Street Reunion returns to Rochester today with three stages offering gospel, R&B, and jazz along Clarissa Street.

Organizers honor local Black history with plans that include a tribute to the historic Pythodd Room and a permanent library exhibit.

The new East Ave Fest will celebrate Rochester’s entertainment district by closing East Avenue (4 to 11 p.m.) on Sept.

12 at the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street, featuring live music, games, and a giveaway.

The third annual Hoochenanny Festival in Perinton is underway this weekend — featuring live music, whiskey, food and local vendors with My Morning Jacket headlining on Saturday and performances by Joywave and Modest Mouse on Sunday.

Dominican Day is celebrating its fourth year on Sunday, Aug.

16 from 1 to 7 p.m. at International Plaza in Rochester as organizers plan a family-friendly event featuring local and national acts, food vendors, and dancing.

More than 100 incoming medical students received their white coats yesterday at the Eastman Theatre during the University of Rochester Medical Center’s annual ceremony — marking the start of a four-year journey in medicine.

Rochester released its Community Food System Plan on Friday, Aug.

14 to improve food access and boost the local food economy. The plan outlines steps — including updating urban agriculture codes, easing community garden permits, and promoting SNAP and WIC benefits — to build a fairer food system.

The New York State Department of Health confirmed measles in an unvaccinated Seneca County resident who traveled from Pennsylvania and was taken to Cayuga Medical Center on Thursday.

The person is isolating at home while officials continue to follow up on the case.

Voters can pick the top large school girls soccer player in Section V by casting ballots in a poll open until 8 p.m. Aug.

17, with the fall season set to start on Aug. 24 in local schools.