Fighting systemic racism in Rochester: RASE marks five-year anniversary

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Fighting systemic racism in Rochester: RASE marks five-year anniversary

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Lights, camera, downbeat! Eastman’s Soundtrax Festival celebrates film music

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Lights, camera, downbeat! Eastman’s Soundtrax Festival celebrates film music

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GALLERY: The Commissary's 5th annual 'Taste & See' fundraiser

Rochester Downtown 10/10/25 Rochester Downtown 10/10/25

GALLERY: The Commissary's 5th annual 'Taste & See' fundraiser

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A Touch of Magic: Fashion Week Rochester returns to support local youth

Rochester Downtown 10/7/25 Rochester Downtown 10/7/25

A Touch of Magic: Fashion Week Rochester returns to support local youth

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70th season home opener: What the Rochester Amerks have in store

Rochester Downtown 10/6/25 Rochester Downtown 10/6/25

70th season home opener: What the Rochester Amerks have in store

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ROC in the Ruins festival debuts Saturday

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ROC in the Ruins festival debuts Saturday

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Rochester job fair connects seekers with opportunities at 'ROC the Block' event

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Rochester job fair connects seekers with opportunities at 'ROC the Block' event

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‘ROC the Riverway’ festival to celebrate Genesee River and Erie Canal 200th anniversary

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‘ROC the Riverway’ festival to celebrate Genesee River and Erie Canal 200th anniversary

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Thousands race in Rochester’s scenic 1/2 marathon and 5K

Rochester Downtown 9/22/25 Rochester Downtown 9/22/25

Thousands race in Rochester’s scenic 1/2 marathon and 5K

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Second annual ‘R-Nopoly’ event gave community opportunity to learn about city’s R-Centers

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Second annual ‘R-Nopoly’ event gave community opportunity to learn about city’s R-Centers

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Sunday Football Block Party returns to Rochester for Bills vs Jets game

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Sunday Football Block Party returns to Rochester for Bills vs Jets game

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Rochester honors Midge Thomas with dedicated city garden for 99th birthday

Rochester Downtown 8/28/25 Rochester Downtown 8/28/25

Rochester honors Midge Thomas with dedicated city garden for 99th birthday

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Carifest celebrates Caribbean heritage and unity

Rochester Downtown 8/9/25 Rochester Downtown 8/9/25

Carifest celebrates Caribbean heritage and unity

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Reconnect Rochester offers free bike safety classes

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Reconnect Rochester offers free bike safety classes

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Rochester Knighthawks have a new owner: The Seneca Nation

Rochester Downtown 8/5/25 Rochester Downtown 8/5/25

Rochester Knighthawks have a new owner: The Seneca Nation

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Puerto Rican Festival’s final day: Parade and celebration

Rochester Downtown 8/2/25 Rochester Downtown 8/2/25

Puerto Rican Festival’s final day: Parade and celebration

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Hidden entrance leads to new jazz lounge featuring live music, specialty cocktails, finger foods

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Hidden entrance leads to new jazz lounge featuring live music, specialty cocktails, finger foods

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Rochester Fringe Festival 2025: Dates, headliner, and more

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Rochester Fringe Festival 2025: Dates, headliner, and more

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Party in the Park returns with live music at MLK Park

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Party in the Park returns with live music at MLK Park

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A Safer & Smarter Downtown Rochester

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A Safer & Smarter Downtown Rochester

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☀️ Clear your lunch plans because Midday Bash is back this Wednesday at Parcel 5!

Join us from 11:30 AM — 1:30 PM for a fun lunchtime break in the heart of downtown Rochester. Grab lunch from local food trucks 🌮, browse local vendors 🛍️, enj

Your excuse to spend more time downtown this summer has arrived. ☀️

Festival and event season is in full swing, and downtown ROC is home to some of our area’s largest annual celebrations— from the Rochester International Jazz Festival an

If you thought Fridays couldn’t get better, think again!

Join us tomorrow at Washington Square Park for the first Food Truck Friday of the season! Enjoy some yummy food from Macarollin’, Roc City Sammich, and FREE ice cream from Scoop U

Only 1 more week until Fridays in Washington Square Park will look like this!

Back by popular demand for year 2, Food Truck Fridays at Washington Square Park features a rotating selection of local food trucks, lawn games, and music by Local Sound C

Join us next Wednesday, June 3rd, at 5:30 PM for FREE FITNESS in Washington Square with @vaultrochester! Each Wednesday will feature different instructors and different styles of workouts alternating through yoga, sculpt, and strength classes. The fi

🍿 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

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