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Volunteers with the DAR Caleb Hopkins Chapter are restoring headstones at Pioneer Burying Grounds in Pittsford to preserve local history.

The project is open to anyone who wants to help and may take years to complete.

Artist Jim Kiselica is painting new floral murals at Parkleigh this week, where each bouquet design preserves the store's signature black-on-white awnings.

His work builds on previous murals from 1999 and 2015 to refresh a local landmark.

U.S. News and World Report released its 2026-27 rankings for over 1,200 New York public high schools on Aug.

24, 2026. Among Rochester-area schools, Eastridge High School ranked highest at No. 62 statewide.

RIT welcomed its 17th cohort of Rochester City Scholars Program students on Monday, Aug.

24 from seven local schools. The tuition-free program helps students pursue majors like computer science and cybersecurity.

Rochester veteran Chris Thomas, recovering from a hit-and-run brain injury, hosted a kickoff event at Brighton Town Park Monday (Aug.

24) to raise funds for brain injury support. The March on for Brain Injury Walk will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 at Seneca Park.

Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services in East Rochester reopened last week after a hospital issue was resolved and it is now accepting pets, though officials did not share further details.

Nationwide data shows a 671% surge in e-bike and scooter injuries among kids and teens since 2023, with hospitals reporting head and neck injuries.

Rochester and Ogden ban riders under 16 and sidewalk use (to boost pedestrian safety) as Geneva approved similar rules while Pittsford reviews new measures.

On Monday, Aug. 24, an annual golf tournament at Salmon Creek Golf Course raised $10,000 for the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester; 100+ players joined and organizer Doug Phelps said the event has grown from bowling fundraisers to two events, with a bowling fundraiser planned for Oct. 17.

Evergreen East (formerly the Pines of Perinton) affordable housing community in Fairport finished an $86 million, three-year renovation Monday, Aug.

24, providing modern upgrades to 508 units that serve nearly 2,000 residents.

Rare photos from decades of Eastridge high school football history show key games + memorable moments, offering locals a vivid look into their shared sports tradition.

A new online gallery showcases generations of Le Roy high school football stars and championship moments, featuring 15 sectional titles and a state championship from 1897 – highlighting the school’s rich sports legacy.