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Rochester Main Street to host Festival of Trees on December 6 and 7 at Studley’s

Rochester Main Street is pleased to announce the return of Festival of Trees at Studley's Flower Gardens on Friday, December 6 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday, December 7 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Enjoy caroling, refreshments, and a visit from Santa while...

City Opens New Public Parking Lot at 60 Wakefield Street, former Ben Franklin Property

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that the parking lot at the former Ben Franklin property, located at 60 Wakefield Street, is open and available for public use. The lot features new night sky-compliant lighting and more than 100 parking spaces, including...

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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,...

Downtown business registration now open for Free Comic Book Day

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) is the biggest event in the comic book industry...

Downtown Eats: A new way to dine outdoors

The City of Rochester is introducing a new program called Downtown Eats, a unique...

Volunteers paint outdoor dining barriers on North Main Street

Volunteers from the Rochester Museum of Fine Arts worked over the weekend to paint...

February Vacation Scavenger Hunt hailed “a huge success!”  

The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, recently held a February Vacation Scavenger...

Library hosts no-contact downtown scavenger hunt for families

The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, will be holding a scavenger hunt...

Downtown Candy Store plans Grand Re-Opening 1/21

Sweet Peach's Candy & Confections is under new management and hosting a Grand Re-Opening...

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Library Partners With AARP Tax-Aide to Provide Free Tax Assistance

The Rochester Public Library, through a partnership with AARP Tax-Aide, is offering free federal...

Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 1/8/25

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

City of Rochester Announces Significant Valuation Increases Following 2024 Revaluation

The Assessing Department for the City of Rochester has completed its 2024 city-wide property...

Beating the Winter Blues: Free Workshop on Coping with Seasonal Depression

The Rochester Public Library will host “Beating the Winter Blues,” an event focused on...