April Franklin
Before her current role as the local host of WXXI's Weekend Edition and reporter at WXXI News, April spent 12 years working in the Emergency Department at URMC.
Her passion for community and storytelling led her to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Broadcast from SUNY Brockport.
April is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the current Vice President of Rochester Association of Black Journalists.
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Rochester Education Foundation has partnered with M&T Bank to collect instruments for the Rochester City School District. -
Hosea Taylor Jr. was well known in Rochester for his performances at the public market, before his death a few years ago. Now a musician is starting a community band in his honor. -
On Sunday afternoon, La Marketa at the International Plaza made its long-awaited debut. Hundreds of people weaved in and out of the outdoor marketplace,... -
Early Sunday morning local artist Shawn Dunwoody, and about 75 volunteers worked on a unique project. Together they painted the "composers' crossing," a...
