# home feature (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover home feature. Page: Feed: --- ## [Before The First Flag Is Thrown…On Coaches And Coverage Of Area Football?](https://pressprosmagazine.com/2026/08/21/before-the-first-flag-is-thrown-on-coaches-and-coverage-of-area-football/) _2026-08-21 · Sonny Fulks · Press Pros Magazine_ Now that the first pitch has been thrown, the questions is still at hand over whether high school football...the game, itself...is any better for the sake of seven divisions...which new coach stands to have the best debut...and what's different in coverage this fall on Press Pros? The post Before The First Flag Is Thrown…On Coaches And Coverage Of Area Football? appeared first on Press Pros… ## [One For Al…Tigerball 1.0 Sparkles On Opening Night, Versailles Wears Down Harvest Prep](https://pressprosmagazine.com/2026/08/21/one-for-al-tigerball-1-0-sparkles-on-opening-night-versailles-wears-down-harvest-prep/) _2026-08-21 · Sonny Fulks · Press Pros Magazine_ As close to being mistake-free as you can have on opening night, Versailles delivered on first-year coach Scott Broerman's promise of conditioning and discipline with a 21-18 win over Harvest Prep. Read more about the game in Friday Press Pros....... The post One For Al…Tigerball 1.0 Sparkles On Opening Night, Versailles Wears Down Harvest Prep appeared first on Press Pros Magazine . ## [Ohio State Legend Archie Griffin Humble As Ever Accepting Columbus Agonis Club Award](https://pressprosmagazine.com/2026/08/20/ohio-state-legend-archie-griffin-humble-as-ever-accepting-columbus-agonis-club-award/) _2026-08-20 · Jeff Gilbert · Press Pros Magazine_ The Agonis Club of Columbus honored Archie Griffin as its Person of the Year at an Ohio State star-studded event Wednesday night. Jeff Gilbert writes The post Ohio State Legend Archie Griffin Humble As Ever Accepting Columbus Agonis Club Award appeared first on Press Pros Magazine . ## [10 lesser-known Rochesterians who left a mark](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/10-lesser-known-rochesterians-who-left-a-mark/) _2026-08-20 · Matt Rogers · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Even with the continued rise in features about Rochester and its many contributions to the local, national and international, it can still feel like there’s only two notable Rochesterians — or three, if you think a little more on it. It cannot be overstated how impactful the contributions of Frederick Douglass, Susan B. Anthony and \[…\] The post 10 lesser-known Rochesterians who left a mark… ## [Stokes Returns To Urbana…To Prove There’s A Difference](https://pressprosmagazine.com/2026/08/20/stokes-returns-to-urbana-ready-to-make-a-difference/) _2026-08-20 · Jeff Gilbert · Press Pros Magazine_ Geron Stokes left his alma mater two jobs ago, won two state titles at Minster and learned along the way that being a leader is about developing players for life after football. That's why he's back now at Urbana. Jeff Gilbert writes for Press Pros...... The post Stokes Returns To Urbana…To Prove There’s A Difference appeared first on Press Pros Magazine . ## [A Few Aches And Pains, But No Hard Feelings For Kayne Kauffman After May Wreck In Columbus](https://pressprosmagazine.com/2026/08/19/a-few-aches-and-pains-but-no-hard-feelings-for-kayne-kauffman-after-may-wreck-in-columbus/) _2026-08-19 · Hal McCoy · Press Pros Magazine_ After a scary wreck on May 8 at Scioto Downs, Arcanum standardbred driver Kayne Kauffman is back on his feet, in the race again, and winning. A few aches and pains, but no hard feelings. Read Hal McCoy in the latest inside feature. The post A Few Aches And Pains, But No Hard Feelings For Kayne Kauffman After May Wreck In Columbus appeared first on Press Pros Magazine . ## [The Friday Night Picks, Week 1…And Who Gets Off To A Winning Start?](https://pressprosmagazine.com/2026/08/19/the-friday-night-picks-week-1-and-a-wild-ride-ahead/) _2026-08-19 · Sonny Fulks · Press Pros Magazine_ New coaches abound, in Versailles, Troy, and Urbana where the 'prodigal son' is conspicuous as former Hillclimber quarterback Geron Stokes (above) returns to take the reigns of the program. Football's here, and with it the most anticipated season for area schools in two decades - new favorites, old favorites, better matchups, and more questions about seven divisions. The post The Friday Night… ## [Best of Rochester 2026 primary voting is now open](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/best-of-rochester-2026-primary-voting-is-now-open/) _2026-08-18 · CITY STAFF · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Best Of Rochester 2026 has entered the chat. Our annual readers’ poll is a chance to shout out your favorite people, places and things to do. A chance to give recommendations to other CITY readers. A chance to promote your business. And as always, the four finalists in each category are dictated by your write-ins! That’s where \[…\] The post Best of Rochester 2026 primary voting is now open appeared… ## [Urbana’s Graham Fach Outlasts Field To Capture His Second Coldwater Classic….](https://pressprosmagazine.com/2026/08/16/urbanas-graham-fach-outlasts-field-to-capture-his-second-coldwater-classic/) _2026-08-17 · Sonny Fulks · Press Pros Magazine_ Urbana's Graham Fach took home the trophy, a nice check, and a baby for winning Sunday's Bowlerstore.com Classic at Coldwater's Pla-Mor Lanes. It marked his second win at Coldwater, previously taking the title in 2022. The baby is the grandson of tournament hosts Rick and Patty Hartings, young Tucker Davidson. The post Urbana’s Graham Fach Outlasts Field To Capture His Second Coldwater Classic….… ## [REVIEW | My Morning Jacket and Guster at Hoochenanny Festival](https://www.roccitymag.com/music/review-my-morning-jacket-and-guster-at-hoochenanny-festival/) _2026-08-16 · Patrick Hosken · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Jim James’ entire musical modus operandi might as well be “this dude is in love with his guitar.” That’s something someone might say if their entire exposure to James’ band, My Morning Jacket, was the Southern-rock banger “Mahgeetah” from 2003’s opus, “It Still Moves.” In fairness to this hypothetical plebe, the song is literally called \[…\] The post REVIEW | My Morning Jacket and Guster at… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xb27Fh8ZCw7N) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [The 5 Pin Dictates…Pla-Mor Takes A Bite Out Of Bowlerstore.com Scores, Urbana’s Fach Sparkles](https://pressprosmagazine.com/2026/08/15/the-5-pin-dictates-pla-mor-takes-a-bite-out-of-bowlerstore-com-scores-urbanas-fach-sparkles/) _2026-08-16 · Sonny Fulks · Press Pros Magazine_ Pla-Mor Lanes proved to be its characteristic pugnacious self on qualifying Saturday in the 18th Annual Bowlerstore.com PBA Classic. A few feasted, like Urbana's Graham Fach (above), while many of the field suffered a scoring famine. Read more in Sunday Press Pros..... The post The 5 Pin Dictates…Pla-Mor Takes A Bite Out Of Bowlerstore.com Scores, Urbana’s Fach Sparkles appeared first on Press… ## [The team behind Rochester Fashion Runway is just getting started](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/the-team-behind-rochester-fashion-runway-is-just-getting-started/) _2026-08-12 · Leah Stacy · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ On a humid 90-degree day last July, nearly 400 people sat shoulder-to-shoulder inside the Fedder Building on East Main Street. Handheld fans and sweating bottles of Modelo took the edge off, and any discomfort was forgotten as the first-ever Rochester Fashion Runway program began. For the next two hours, more than 10 designers, 20 performing \[…\] The post The team behind Rochester Fashion Runway is… ## [Introducing the 2026 Rochester Ten](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/introducing-the-2026-rochester-ten/) _2026-08-10 · CITY STAFF · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Behind-the-scenes and setting the scene: Leaphe Ferm, Jeffrey McCune, Jr., Beatriz LeBron, John Kucko, Jenna Manetta-Knauf, Max Kelley, Jon Spacher, Pam Sherman, Andria B. Langston and Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez. The post Introducing the 2026 Rochester Ten appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. . ## [Phoebe Bridgers listening parties coming to Strasenburgh Planetarium](https://www.roccitymag.com/music/phoebe-bridgers-listening-parties-coming-to-strasenburgh-planetarium/) _2026-08-07 · Patrick Hosken · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ A Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has chosen Rochester’s Strasenburgh Planetarium to help promote her latest album. New music from Phoebe Bridgers can soon be heard as part of a laser show and with special projections in the venue’s dome. The “Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience” kicks off Monday, August 10 and runs through the album’s release on Friday, August 14. The listening parties give fans… ## [REVIEW | ‘Blue Soul’ and ‘Viñao’ by Eastman Percussion Ensemble](https://www.roccitymag.com/music/review-blue-soul-and-vinao-by-eastman-percussion-ensemble/) _2026-08-06 · Mona Seghatoleslami · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ With contributions by Carver Snyder Blue makes Michael Burritt think “of hope and good things.” He has assigned that color to a few of his pieces, including one just recorded by the Eastman Percussion Ensemble: “Blue Soul.” Burritt takes on a journey through overlapping musical worlds, over about nine minutes of music. There’s lots going \[…\] The post REVIEW | ‘Blue Soul’ and ‘Viñao’ by Eastman… ## [Rochester Ten | Jon Spacher](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/rochester-ten-jon-spacher/) _2026-08-05 · Brendan Dabkowski · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Age: 50Hometown: RochesterCurrent residence: RochesterOccupation: CEO and co-owner, Fee Brothers Jon Spacher doesn’t come across as someone eager to be the face of anything. Gregarious but understated, he’s more at ease talking about Fee Brothers than his own role spearheading it all. But as CEO of the esteemed Rochester cocktail ingredient company founded in 1864, \[…\] The post Rochester Ten | Jon… ## [Rochester Ten | Pam Sherman](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/rochester-ten-pam-sherman/) _2026-08-05 · Leah Stacy · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Age: 64 Hometown: Staten Island Current residence: Pittsford Occupation: President and founder of The ShermanEDGE; author Before Pam Sherman wrote two books, she was traveling the world building a coaching business based on her experiences. Before that, she landed a syndicated newspaper column by making an editor’s wife laugh in a dressing room. Before that, \[…\] The post Rochester Ten | Pam… ## [Rochester Ten | Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez](https://www.roccitymag.com/culture/rochester-ten-nydia-padilla-rodriguez/) _2026-08-05 · Sydney Burrows · CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture._ Age: 73 Hometown: Rochester Current Residence: Rochester Occupation: Artistic director and founder of Borinquen Dance Theatre Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez loves dance: from salsa to tap to Garth Fagan technique, she has a passion for all styles and appreciates how movement celebrates culture. But what Padilla-Rodríguez loves even more than dance is people. Her company, Borinquen Dance \[…\] The post…