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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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Parking Review Group seeks public input for Downtown parking needs

Rochester City Manager Blaine Cox is pleased to announce a Downtown Parking Survey, created...

Historic Hartigan Block to be preserved thanks to federal tax credits and RSA 79-E

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the Hartigan Block, located at...

What to expect at Rochester Pride on 8/27

The 6th annual Rochester Pride is set to return to Central Square on Saturday,...

Rochester Main Street is back and better than ever

Rochester Main Street is a volunteer organization that focuses on the revitalization, vibrancy, and...

Mysterious family of Bigfoot spotted in downtown Rochester

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

Long vacant former Hoffman Building demolished for new development

On Tuesday, August 2nd, the building located at 55 North Main Street was demolished...

Rochester Main Street to host Annual Meeting and BBQ for downtown business owners

The volunteers of Rochester Main Street, in partnership with Rochester's Economic Development Department, are...

Rochester Main Street volunteers work to beautify Central Square

On the afternoon of Friday, May 27th, volunteers for Rochester Main Street worked to...

Rochester Main Street to host volunteer planting in Central Square on 5/27

Rochester Main Street is seeking volunteers for a flower planting, in Central Square, on...

38 Hanson Street demolished to make way for mixed-use building

On Wednesday, April 13, The building located at 38 Hanson Street, formerly known as...

Rochester Main Street to add tables to the Riverwalk

Rochester Main Street is planning to add several bistro tables to the Riverwalk on...

Rochester Cares: Rochester Main Street to host Downtown Clean Up Day on 4/23

Rochester Main Street will be hosting Rochester Cares on Saturday, April 23, starting at 9am,...

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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...