Good morning, Rochester.

Lollypop Farm in Egypt is partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation for its Empty the Shelters adoption event from Friday, Sept.

25 through Wednesday, Sept. 30; dogs aged 7 months to 6 years are $70 and cats are $50 (fees are waived for animals over six).

The 15th annual Fringe Festival continues with free Circus in the City at Parcel 5 on Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., featuring acrobatic acts from top aerial groups (with trapeze, juggling, and comedy) and free circus shows on Gibbs Street.

A new book celebrating City Mark's 50th anniversary is available at the Public Market.

It covers the mark's history, design, and cultural impact and is priced at $25, with proceeds supporting Friends of the Public Market’s SNAP token program.

Acclaimed writer Nicholson Baker debuted his 'Bear Witness to Palestine' portrait collection last week at Hinterland Studio in High Falls.

The 14 artworks capture the raw emotions of Gaza war survivors and activists and will be on view until Oct. 18.

Local firefighter Cody Duge, who donated stem cells nearly two years ago, met cancer survivor Crystal Cornelius during City of Hope’s 50th anniversary celebration in Chicago, marking a life-saving connection.

The meeting may inspire others to sign up for the donor registry.

Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rochester must relocate over 70 residents by Sept.

24 as it prepares to close amid reports of poor care and staffing layoffs. Family members worry about moves far away while employees file a class action suit after not receiving proper layoff notice.

Wayne County Public Health warned that a potential measles exposure occurred at Pine Creek Feed and Seed in Galen from Sept.

9-11 and urged those exposed to monitor symptoms and seek care if needed.

Walgreens on Culver Road confirmed it will offer Moderna’s new mFLUSIVA vaccine for adults 50 and older — the only local pharmacy with the shot — while UR Medicine and Rochester Regional Health have not added it yet.

Call ahead to check availability as flu season nears.

Two travelers who passed through Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport on Sept.

8 and Sept. 13 have tested positive for measles + health officials noted the risk is low given high community immunity, and affected Monroe County residents will be contacted directly.

Livingston County health officials issued a harmful algal bloom advisory for Conesus Lake on Sept.

18 to warn people and animals to stay clear of affected water, even as the public water supply remains safe.

The Sharon Quataert Team with Century 21 Apex will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its new University Avenue office on Oct.

1, hosting community tours, refreshments, and networking from 4 to 6 p.m. The office is located at 1239 University Ave and follows its relocation from Greece this summer.

Earlier this week, residents at Forrest Hill Condominiums in Penfield encountered home damage from sinkholes caused by a water main break; owners repaired the private road while tenants, like Vivianna Hampton who faced a jammed door, work to secure door and garage repairs + file insurance claims.

Rochester native Hunter McDonald made his NHL debut for the Flyers today, earning one assist and four penalty minutes in a 4-2 win over Montreal.

Signed to a two-year contract, he now aims to secure a full-time NHL role this season.

Cyclocross returns to Genesee Valley Park this weekend with over 750 international racers competing in races starting at 7:45 a.m. for amateurs, 2:55 p.m. for women’s elite, and 4:05 p.m. for men’s elite, and the event features local food trucks, a beer garden, music, and kids’ activities.