Good morning, Syracuse.

Syracuse will host 18 community events this week—covering Earth Day cleanups, art shows, live music and family runs—from today through Sunday, April 27.

Among the events are an Arbor Day tree-planting at the Solvay Public Library today at 6:30 p.m., a performance of Sense and Sensibility at Syracuse Stage, and a Ceramic Social at the Everson.

Local contractor Gary Campbell is renovating a condemned 2000 sq ft house on Mosley Drive that he bought for $9000 from the Land Bank in 2023.

He and his wife Sarah and their seven children plan to move in by July and he trains local workers in carpentry to help revive Syracuse neighborhoods—focusing on community benefit over profit.

Firefighters rescued a woman trapped in a car after it crashed in the 500 block of North Salina Street yesterday—she suffered non-life-threatening injuries when the vehicle hit a parked car and landed on its side.

A new Dollar General will open at 6046 E.

Taft Rd. in Syracuse on April 26 at 8 a.m.—the grand opening will offer a $10 gift card to the first 50 adult customers and tote bags to the first 100 customers. It is expected to create 6 to 10 jobs—an effort that also lets local schools, nonprofits and libraries apply for Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants.

Tops Friendly Markets announced on Monday that its stores in Fayetteville and Manlius will soon be remodeled with a $4.4 million investment; the upgrades include a modern interior, new flooring, upgraded LED lighting plus self-checkouts, improved restrooms, and expanded deli and bakery departments for a better shopping experience.

Metallica performed at the JMA Wireless Dome on April 19 and broke the ticketed concert record with over 47,500 fans watching an electric show—using a circular stage at the 50-yard line that filled seats all around.

Peter Wirth renovated his Fayetteville home by adding an air-sourced heat pump to his natural gas furnace to cut his carbon footprint and now uses his house as a living lab for Syracuse researchers—Professor Ian Shapiro and his students study the system while New York plans to switch new and existing buildings to electric heat by 2026 and 2030 respectively—helping reduce fossil fuel use. This upgrade joins his other improvements like rooftop solar panels and a tankless water heater to support a cleaner, renewable energy future.

Coach Fran Brown said he did not meet Trebor Peña’s asking price and explained that Syracuse chose to invest in younger players for financial reasons—his remarks showed the program is now run more like professional sports.

Roots Of Creation Concert

8-11 p.m. — Middle Ages Brewing Company — Ticket prices vary — Experience the high-energy reggae-rock vibe of the award-winning Roots Of Creation.

McArdell & Westers Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — Asil's Pub — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of engaging live music with McArdell and Westers in a friendly pub atmosphere.

Acting for Adults: Masterclass & Workshop Series

6-9 p.m. — ArtRage Gallery — $30 Masterclass, $120 Full Series — Dive into the world of acting with hands-on experience and expert coaching.

Turn It Up Dance Challenge

All day — 411 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY — Registration Required — Experience a weekend full of dance competitions with awards and scholarships.

2025 Kentucky Derby Party

5-10 p.m. — Marriott Syracuse Downtown — $95 — Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with live music, a buffet, and exciting raffles!

Whose Live Anyway

7:30-9 p.m. — Crouse Hinds Concert Theater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night filled with improv comedy from the beloved show.

12th Annual PWP 5K

4 AM — 201 Cherry Rd, Syracuse, NY — Prices vary — Participate in a community-focused 5K event with multiple distance options to support local initiatives.