The zoo and its new supporting organization, the Phillips Park Foundation, are partnering to raise funds for the zoo to acquire two African crested porcupines.

The county recently saw two cases of measles and nationwide numbers for 2026 have already exceeded last year’s tally of cases.

Beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Benton Street from Broadway to River Street will be closed in order to allow more than 30 food trucks that will run the gamut from burgers and pizza to vegan choices, specialty drinks, tacos, dessert options and more.

Aurora’s Asian-centric shopping and lifestyle center Pacifica Square, at the corner of Route 59 and New York Street, hosted the five-hour celebration Saturday.

The theater in downtown Aurora sponsored a “Cool Mom Not a Regular Mom” contest in connection with its current production of “Mean Girls.”

Due to the showers and thunderstorms that hit Aurora throughout the weekend, the 2026 Fiestas Patrias Parade set for 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, in the city’s downtown was canceled.

The forums will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 and 23 at Batavia’s City Hall, and they will also be streamed online.