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Downtown Parking Ban Starts Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 am to 7:00 am

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 am to 7:00 am. During this time, no vehicles without an exemption permit may be parked on City streets or in municipal parking lots. For general inquiries and concerns, contact...

Hearts On Main Street: Celebrate Love and Support Downtown Rochester

Rochester Main Street is hosting Hearts On Main Street, a Valentine’s-themed event encouraging people to celebrate love while supporting downtown Rochester. Participants can purchase custom laser-engraved hearts for $25, which will be displayed downtown throughout the event before being picked up at the end. Hearts...

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RPL presents Holiday Activities for Children and Families

The Children’s Room at the Rochester Public Library would like to announce a variety...

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography expands above Chamber

Tanya Lee Hervey Photography has expanded and relocated to 18 South Main Street.   Originally...

Main Street celebrates Small Business Saturday 11/28

Rochester Main Street lends its support to Small Business Saturday and drives commerce to...

Hair Studio 71 opens in Downtown Rochester

Hair Studio 71 is now open for business at 71 North Main Street in...

City kicks off holiday season in downtown

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester worked with Urban Tree...

Porter’s Pub opens in Downtown Rochester

Porter’s Pub is now open for business at 19 Hanson Street, in the former...

Rochester Rise Up Works to Beautify Neighborhood Playground

On Saturday, August 22nd, Rochester Rise Up volunteers teamed up with the City of...

Transfurmations Dog Spa opens in Downtown Rochester

Transfurmations Dog Spa is the latest shop to open in downtown Rochester. Transfurmations offers a...

Smitten Yarn Co. comes to Downtown Rochester

Victorian yarn emporium, Smitten Yarn Co., is set to open in the historic and...

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Watch: Public Safety Committee – 4/16/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

City Manager Presents Proposed FY2026 Budget, $337,280 Below Tax Cap

On April 15, Rochester City Manager Katie Ambrose presented the proposed operating and capital...

Public Works to Temporarily Turn Off Water on Meadow Lane on 4/17

On Thursday, April 17, Public Works will temporarily shut off water service for 9–42...

Watch: City Council – 4/15/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda and packets page Public...