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Rochester Main Street Launches New Contributing Partner Program to Support Downtown Revitalization Efforts

Rochester Main Street is proud to announce the launch of its new Contributing Partner Program, providing an exciting opportunity for individuals, businesses, and community organizations to invest directly in the future of Downtown Rochester. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Rochester Main Street has long been dedicated...

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...

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Several Bigfoot sightings reported in downtown Rochester

The Rochester Police Department has received several reports of Bigfoot sightings in the downtown...

Free Comic Book Day returns on Saturday, 5/6 in Downtown Rochester

The biggest Free Comic Book Day Festival is back and bigger than ever! On...

Volunteers come together for successful spring cleaning event

On Saturday, April 22nd, Rochester Main Street and the Rochester Recreation Department hosted Rochester...

City Officials tour downtown construction site, Mayor calls it a win-win for residents and businesses

Recently, a group of city officials visited 45/55 North Main Street, the site of...

Annual ‘Rochester Cares’ Clean Up Day scheduled for 4/22

Rochester Main Street, in collaboration with the Rochester Recreation Department and Waste Management, is...

Popular Pub on Hanson Street is Back in Business and Under New Ownership

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that after a brief hiatus, Porter's has...

Downtown Parking Review Group to host Public Input Open House on 3/22

The Downtown Parking Review Group, a City Manager's self-directed workgroup, is hosting a Public...

Chamber of Commerce Holds Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for Bean Me Up

The Chamber was pleased to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Bean Me Up, to...

Attention Rochester Businesses: Sign up now for Free Comic Book Day

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that Jetpack Comics & Games is now...

Postponed: Public Input Needed! Help improve Rochester’s Downtown Parking

Updated: This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. An update will be...

Back in business: Dynasty Restaurant and Moe’s Italian Subs reopen

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce that The Dynasty Restaurant and Moe's Italian...

Santa’s elves have descended on downtown Rochester, find them all for a chance to win prizes!

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the return of Elf Off The Shelf,...

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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Presents 2025 “Derby Dinner: Celebrating Our Community Champions” Annual Awards Celebration

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “Derby Dinner: Celebrating Our Community’s...

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Welcomes The Brunch Club to Rochester

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to hold a ribbon cutting for...

Watch: City Council Budget Retreat p 2 – 5/9/25

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

Watch: FY26 Budget Retreat p1 – 5/09/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda Click here for a...