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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...
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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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Public Library hosts another successful ‘StoryWalk® Plus’ in Downtown

The Children’s Room, at Rochester Public Library, recently partnered with the Rochester Main Street...
Business

Generations Arcade to open at 39 South Main Street on 2/19

The City of Rochester welcomes Generations Arcade to the city.  Located at 39 South...
Business

Once a Ranger, always a Ranger… Jetpack Comics to host original Power Ranger 3/9

On Wednesday, March 9 (4pm), Power Rangers alumni Jason David Frank will be at...
Community

Rochester Public Library presents StoryWalk Plus

The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, presents StoryWalk® Plus, to be held during February...
Business

Former Ainslie’s Drug Store restored for commercial and residential use

The Department of Economic Development for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce...
Downtown

Flashing beacon installed at busy crosswalk in Central Square

Earlier this month, Public Works installed a second reflective flashing beacon at a crosswalk...
Downtown

COAST to continue Washington Street service in Rochester, despite driver shortage

Due to a staffing shortage, COAST was forced to implement temporary service suspensions for...
Downtown

Rochester Main Street adds Welcome Sign to Central Square

Rochester Main Street, a nonprofit organization, recently erected a ‘Welcome to Downtown’ sign near...
Arts & Culture

Franklin Gallery to present Thread Painting, works by Melanie Lovering

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street, Rochester, will host...
Downtown

Planning for Rochester’s Festival of Trees is Underway

The public is invited to attend Rochester Main Street’s sixth annual Festival of Trees...
Downtown

City Council approves second flashing beacon for busy downtown crosswalk

At the November 3rd City Council meeting, Deputy Mayor David Walker moved to approve...
Downtown

Rochester Main Street to host ‘Festival of Trees’ and ‘Elf Off the Shelf’ events

The volunteers of Rochester Main Street are pleased to announce the return of the...
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LISTEN: SHARE Fund Introduces New Executive Director

In this episode, Matt welcomes SHARE Fund chairman Jerry Rainville, who introduces LeeAnn Bruneau...
Library

Rochester Public Library offering Drop-In Tech Help on Moday Afternoons

Need assistance with Libby, Hoopla, or other library resources? Want basic guidance on using...
Business

Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Church of God, Welcomes New Pastor

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the Church of God...
Library

Floral Design on a Budget: Learn to Transform Grocery Store Bouquets on 4/21

The Rochester Public Library will host a hands-on workshop that teaches participants how to...

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