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REMINDER: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting regarding the upcoming refurbishment and upgrade of the municipal parking lot on Union Street. The session provided details about the construction process and timeline, including a presentation by SUR Construction. Municipal...

City of Rochester: Union Street Parking Lot Project to Begin 6/23

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development hosted an informational meeting regarding the upcoming refurbishment and upgrade of the municipal parking lot on Union Street. The session provided details about the construction process and timeline, including a presentation by SUR Construction. Municipal...

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Moonlight Madness returns to Downtown Rochester on 8/23, kickoff party to include live music

Rochester Main Street, a volunteer-led nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the return of...

Rochester Main Street to celebrate completion of new deck in Wyandotte Walkway

Rochester Main Street, an all-volunteer nonprofit, is pleased to announce the completion of a...

Rochester Main Street to revive Moonlight Madness on 8/23

Rochester Main Street, a volunteer-led nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the return of...

Rochester Main Street hosting Shop Small Raffle to support downtown businesses

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce a Shop Small Raffle to support locally-owned...

Rochester Main Street presents 2nd annual Bigfoot Scavenger Hunt

Rochester Main Street, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization, is pleased to announce the second annual...

Downtown speed limit reduced to 25 mph, new signs installed in several locations

The City of Rochester recently reduced the speed limit from 35 miles per hour...

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...

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Calling All Poets: What Does Pride Mean to You? Celebrate Through Poetry

Rochester Pride is holding a poetry contest. The theme is “What does Pride mean...

Watch: School Board – 7/10/25

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

Carnival Ride Setup for Lilac Family Fun Festival to Impact Parking and Traffic Friday 7/11

The City of Rochester, in collaboration with the School Department, is preparing the grounds...