Pittsford News

The four-year graduation rate in the Rochester School District dropped slightly for students entering the ninth grade in 2008, according to new information from the state Education Department.

Pittsford soccer star Abby Wambach has announced the dates of her soccer camp. The Abby Wambach Soccer Camp is scheduled to take place on July 27 and 28 at Victor High School.

The Medved 5K to Cure ALS Sunday morning attracted about 800 runners who wanted to participate not only because of their love of the sport, but also to raise money for a cause.

With two birdies in the last three holes, Vanderbilt sophomore Hunter Stewart took the lead at the Monroe Invitational on Friday after posting a second-round 68. At 3-under 137, he leads Motin Yeung by a stroke.

The final chapter in the saga of the new East Avenue Wegmans has been written and will be ready for review -- forks, knives and wine glasses at the ready -- around lunchtime on Monday.

Weather, Friday, June 14 More rain possible with temperatures in the mid 70s. Winds from the west northwest at 13 to 19 mph.

The company, headquartered in the Rochester suburb of Pittsford, announced this week that it is among 11 firms identified on the 2013 list of Best Public Accounting Firms for Women.

It's a place that his ancestors helped mold, with traces of their influence on some of the oldest streets and buildings in the town and evidence of their extensive participation in the community.

Pittsford is the most affluent school district in the Rochester Area, according to Business First's analysis of poverty rates, income levels and the percentage of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunches.

On the last day of the 2013 Wegmans LPGA Championship, 13WHAM News reported that talks are in place to move the tournament from Locust Hill Country Club to Monroe Golf Club next year.

The Buffalo Bills have announced the dates and times for the 2013 Verizon Wireless Training Camp at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, New York.

Salaries for teachers are generally higher in Pittsford than in any other school district in the eight-county Rochester Area.

Glee fans, get ready. Matthew Morrison is coming to the Eastman Theatre on July 20 for a show with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

Gardeners will answer questions. Tickets are available at Wegmans until noon the day of the tour.

At 7:15 Friday morning first round play at the Wegmans LPGA Championship got underway at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford.

It sent a letter to County Executive Maggie Brooks on June 5, sounding the all-clear after the annual inspection turned up a case of patient abuse by executive health director Todd Spring.

A steady rain punctuated by heavy downpours and occasional lightning forced the postponement of Thursday's first round of the LPGA Championship at Locust Hill Country Club.

Name: Jennifer Darling. Age: 35. Bar: Monroe's Restaurant and Bar, Pittsford. Where do you live? East Rochester.

Tracy Kane has ignited a fairy house craze with a series of children's book and a video.

Community Composting is currently servicing homes and small businesses in the following ZIP codes: 14604, 14605, 14607, 14608, 14609, 14610, 14614, 14620 and 14618.