Rochester’s blueprint for belonging

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Rochester’s blueprint for belonging

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Rochester unveils plans for 2026 Juneteenth Festival & Parade

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Rochester unveils plans for 2026 Juneteenth Festival & Parade

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Jazz legend Ron Carter to return to Rochester for Juneteenth celebration

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Jazz legend Ron Carter to return to Rochester for Juneteenth celebration

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The annual Flower City Challenge took thousands through a scenic route in Rochester

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The annual Flower City Challenge took thousands through a scenic route in Rochester

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New Bills-themed bar opens in downtown Rochester as fans watch draft night

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New Bills-themed bar opens in downtown Rochester as fans watch draft night

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Dates announced for 2026 Roc Holiday Village

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Dates announced for 2026 Roc Holiday Village

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Rochester unveils Party in the Park concert lineup

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Rochester unveils Party in the Park concert lineup

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Walk With Me: Midtown Plaza’s legacy lives on in new era

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Walk With Me: Midtown Plaza’s legacy lives on in new era

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Live from Parcel 5, a ‘Rochester Broadcast’

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Live from Parcel 5, a ‘Rochester Broadcast’

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Geva Theatre’s 2026–27 season to bring big hits to Rochester stage

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Geva Theatre’s 2026–27 season to bring big hits to Rochester stage

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Turns out Rochester is kind of a big deal

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Turns out Rochester is kind of a big deal

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Scooting into Spring: Rochester renews partnership with Veo

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Scooting into Spring: Rochester renews partnership with Veo

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Rochester jazz fest lineup: Over 300 shows this year, Trombone Shorty will return for free show

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Rochester jazz fest lineup: Over 300 shows this year, Trombone Shorty will return for free show

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New festival to celebrate Rochester’s city mark

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New festival to celebrate Rochester’s city mark

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Guide to St. Patrick’s Day events in the Rochester area

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Guide to St. Patrick’s Day events in the Rochester area

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Nonprofit consulting firm Empreinte Consulting relocates from Pittsford to city center

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Nonprofit consulting firm Empreinte Consulting relocates from Pittsford to city center

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'Wheel of Fortune' puzzle board arrives at Strong Museum

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'Wheel of Fortune' puzzle board arrives at Strong Museum

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Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week returns

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Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week returns

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Sampling the menus during Downtown Restaurant Week

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Sampling the menus during Downtown Restaurant Week

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25+ restaurants join Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week

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25+ restaurants join Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week

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🍿 Movies With a View is bringing a mix of sports classics and video game favorites to Parcel 5 this summer, but we need your vote to decide which movies make the final cut for June 12 and September 25!

Voting ends after May 22: 
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Spring is in season! 💐
Rochester Downtown Development Corporation is partnering with @walkingforrochester this May for four Community Clean ups and we would love to have you as a volunteer!

Equipment is provided, just bring yourself and meet us at

May is in full bloom in downtown Rochester, bringing Mother’s Day happenings, performances, the long-anticipated return of The Lucky Flea’s outdoor season, and a fresh lineup of events. 🌸

From the annual Rochester Dachshund Parade to Re

Volunteers wanted! 🌟 Rochester Downtown Development Corporation is partnering with @walkingforrochester this April for four Community Clean Ups.

Equipment is provided, just bring yourself and meet us at the locations below:

📍 Wed 4/8 – East

April has officially arrived in downtown Rochester, and with that comes the return of Red Wings games, live performances, special events, and so much more.

From sporting events to the Rochester NY Coffee & Chocolate Festival and everything in b

This weekend's forecast: 100% chance of Irish spirit in downtown Rochester. ☘️

With the St. Patrick's Day Parade and other shenanigans brewing, there's no better place to shamROC than downtown.

Try your luck at one (or a few!) of the celebrations

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