Good morning, Rochester.

Local history shows neighbors sharing worship spaces and welcoming one another — early Muslim prayers at the Interfaith Chapel paved the way for later shared services among synagogues and churches, leaving a legacy that continues to shape our community today.

URochester students can explore off-campus grocery options that meet a range of dietary needs and budgets.

Hikari Foods (at Mt Hope Plaza), Marilla’s Mindful Supplies (on South Ave), Abundance Food Co-op (down the block), Caribbean Groceries (near Eastman), and The Public Market (operating on select days) offer diverse choices.

Local leaders unveiled a new interactive play exhibit for kids at Frederick Douglass International Airport on Monday, Aug.

31. The space lets children play while their families wait for flights.

Launched Aug. 11, Stands By Me is a local discovery app that helps people find farm stands and roadside markets, now operating in 33 states and featuring 363 stands; founder Brent Bivona—a longtime small business owner in Rochester— plans to add new features to boost community connections.

The Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester announced the award winners from last weekend’s M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival.

Nearly 400 regional artists participated while thousands of visitors attended, marking a vibrant celebration of fine art & craft.

A list of essential apps has been published for incoming URochester students to manage clubs, track shuttles, order campus food, and access academic resources.

The guide recommends CCC, TripShot, GrubHub, Blackboard, Workday, and Duo Mobile to help students navigate campus life (including event check-ins).

RCSD has not announced a new payroll system despite a July promise, prompting teachers to worry about repeating last year’s Oracle issues + school starts Tuesday, Sept.

8.

After a devastating flood on Aug.

26 killed at least 903 people in Nepal, SUNY Brockport officials and Nepali students reached out to support impacted students while sparking local dialogue on climate risks (ongoing rescue efforts).

McDonald's is giving away two Bills home opener tickets with entries open through Monday, Sept.

7 at locations such as the Upper Falls restaurant in Rochester; the game is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 17 at 8:15 p.m. against the Detroit Lions.

After NFL roster cuts, the Bills adjust their practice squad — Frank Gore Jr. returns amid fierce competition as Greg Dortch and veteran QB Shane Buechele rejoin before the Texans season opener.

The Browns claimed rookie cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. off waivers on Monday after the Bills waived him during the initial 53-man roster cuts, while undrafted Kani Walker cleared waivers and may rejoin the practice squad.

Buffalo native Jessica Pegula advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open on Aug.

31—winning in straight sets—and will face Sofia Kenin on Sept. 2 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.