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Seeking Vendors: Rochester PRIDE 2025 Event Set for 8/2 in Downtown Rochester

Rochester Main Street recently announced that Rochester PRIDE will return on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in downtown Rochester. This inclusive, family and pet-friendly event celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with live music, speakers, vendors, and activities. Vendor applications are now open...

City of Rochester to Hold Informational Session Regarding Union St. Parking Lot Upgrade on 6/9

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Department of Economic Development will host an informational session about the refurbishment and upgrade of the municipal parking lot on Union Street. The event is intended for downtown business owners, managers, and residents who use the lot. According to...

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Rochester Main Street adds Welcome Sign to Central Square

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

Franklin Gallery to present Thread Painting, works by Melanie Lovering

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

Planning for Rochester’s Festival of Trees is Underway

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

City Council approves second flashing beacon for busy downtown crosswalk

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

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...

DPW: Mike Ferullo to donate 2021 Downtown Christmas Tree

The Department of Public Works for the City of Rochester is pleased to announce...

Trick-or-Treat moved to 10/31 due to weather

Due to inclement weather, the City of Rochester is rescheduling the city-wide Trick-or-Treat to...

Used To Be Yours Consignment opens in downtown Rochester

The Department of Economic Development, for the City of Rochester, is pleased to welcome...

Rochester Halloween Activities: Trick-or-Treat, Zombie Walk

Mayor Elaine Lauterborn is pleased to announce that the city-wide Trick-or-Treat will take place...

Sprinkles & Smiles holds soft opening at 16 North Main Street

Sprinkles & Smiles is the latest business to open on North Main Street in...

Rochester Pride Rally planned for 8/28

Rochester Main Street organizers are pleased to announce that Rochester Pride will return on...

Rochester Free Comic Book Day to return on 8/14

Jetpack Comics & Games will be hosting Free Comic Book Day, in downtown Rochester,...

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Seeking Vendors: Rochester PRIDE 2025 Event Set for 8/2 in Downtown Rochester

Rochester Main Street recently announced that Rochester PRIDE will return on Saturday, August 2,...

Beat The Heat: Frisbie Memorial Hospital Releases Summer Safety Tip Sheet

Summer is short in the Lakes Region and along the Seacoast, and many people...

Public Works to Replace Water Main on Stanley Street on 6/9

The Department of Public Works will be replacing a water main on Stanley Street...

Rochester Fire Department Partners with United Diagnostic Services for Early Cancer and Cardiovascular Screening

The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce a partnership with United Diagnostic Services...