by Karen Higman Romance The holidays are over and Rochester’s spring is still about two months away. Our only winter holiday (if you disregard Super Bowl Sunday!) is Valentine’s Day, giving all of us an excuse to think about love and romance. Whether you are married or single, this month is a perfect time to …

WXXI Launches a New 24/7 PBS Kids Channel WXXI, a trusted provider of educational media for children in the greater Rochester area, will launch WXXI Kids 24/7, a full-time PBS KIDS channel available on TV and via live streaming on digital platforms, on Wednesday, February 1, 2017. The free service, which can be seen on WXXI-TV …

Come to the 22nd Annual Camp & Summer Activity Fair to learn about the best options for you child’s summer! Meet Camp Organizers, Counselors and Administrators in person, so you can ask them important questions and learn all about the programs they offer! Rochester & Genesee Valley Parent, Rochester GVP Camp Fair COST: This is …

by Christa Melnyk Hines Caring for the Caretaker When Tracy Glock’s 13-month-old daughter Kira was hospitalized with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, she was touched by the outpouring of support she and her husband received. During those eight difficult months, the community rallied around the family. Friends and acquaintances babysat Kira in the hospital while her mom and …

by Kerrie McLoughlan Teaching Your Kids the Importance of Blood Donation There are countless stories told by people who have been helped by a blood donor they will never meet. Many of these stories include lives being saved by a one-time blood transfusion during childbirth, surgery, an accident or countless other reasons. Other stories include people …

Black History is American History Two well-known Rochesterians have generously shared their perspectives on the significance of black history for all Americans. by Susan Henninger ShareThis RSS Print × Expand BLACK HERITAGE MONTH 2016, IMAGE COURTESY CITY OF ROCHESTER Honoring Black History While researching this article for Black History Month, I unearthed a rich vein …