Rochester – November 01, 2026 -- Fitness expert Joshua Bankes of Rochester, New York, says gradual increases in training demands can help lifters and runners push past a plateau, according to a new HelloNation article.

Early gains slow when a routine never changes

The article explains that early results may fade as the body gets used to a routine. Repeating the same challenge indefinitely can limit further adaptation.

Rochester, N.Y. – October 19, 2026 -- Families comparing schools in the Rochester area have a new data point: The Harley School has been named the #1 Best Private High School and the #1 Best Private K-12 School in both Monroe County and the Rochester area on Niche's 2027 Best Schools list.

Harley's STEM programs rank #2 on Niche's list

Niche also ranked Harley #2 for Best High School STEM Programs. According to the school, that is the highest ranking for any private school in the area.

Rochester – October 14, 2026 -- A rotten egg or sulfur smell inside your home should always be treated as a possible gas leak, according to a new HelloNation article featuring Rochester, New York, plumbing expert George Campbell. The piece lays out the early signs of a gas line problem and who is responsible for fixing each part of the system.

Rochester – October 12, 2026 -- Parents in Monroe County picking an indoor play center can look at lighting, noise, layout and floor padding, according to a HelloNation article featuring Kristen Bonn of Play Palace.

Soft lighting and quiet corners help kids focus

Soft, natural or adjustable lighting reduces glare, the article explains. Sound-absorbing materials and controlled noise levels let children concentrate without distraction. Quiet corners give them a place to pause, regroup or switch to calmer activities.

Rochester, N.Y. – September 19, 2026 -- Eight circus companies take over downtown Rochester this weekend as the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival launches CIRCUS IN THE CITY, the first large-scale outdoor circus event of its kind in Western New York. The free performances run Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19, with shows at Parcel 5 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Gibbs Street from 5 to 9 p.m.

The broader ESL Rochester Fringe Festival continues through September 26, marking its 15th season with 715 performances across 297 productions at 45 venues in 12 days.

Saint Paul – September 15, 2026 -- Minnesota PBS's food series Relish will premiere its seventh season in Spring 2027 with two co-hosts for the first time, chef Karyn Tomlinson and food storyteller Tiffany Alexandria.

Fairport, N.Y. – September 12, 2026 -- Bleeding or swollen gums during brushing can be an early sign of gum disease, according to a new HelloNation article featuring Dr. Marian Burgard of Fairport Family Dental.

Rochester – September 11, 2026 -- Families facing a sudden nursing home admission often assume every option to protect savings and property has vanished, but attorney Andrew R. Randisi of Weinstein & Randisi says that isn't always true.