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Vacant downtown Rochester building being transformed into affordable apartments
Vacant downtown Rochester building being transformed into affordable apartments
Get a first look at updated designs for the new state park in Rochester
Get a first look at updated designs for the new state park in Rochester
The Theater at Innovation Square announces expansion project
The Theater at Innovation Square announces expansion project
IADC’s Alta Vista project brings more housing to downtown Rochester
IADC’s Alta Vista project brings more housing to downtown Rochester
$42.6M repurposing of Rochester office space includes $8K penthouses
$42.6M repurposing of Rochester office space includes $8K penthouses
High Falls State Park funding announced: Rochester residents to gain new access, new views to historic falls and gorge
High Falls State Park funding announced: Rochester residents to gain new access, new views to historic falls and gorge
Eastman School of Music receives $1M grant towards Kodak Hall renovations
Eastman School of Music receives $1M grant towards Kodak Hall renovations
City of Rochester invites proposals for transformation of Riverside Convention Center
City of Rochester invites proposals for transformation of Riverside Convention Center
Inside the newly renovated Harper’s Corner apartments
Inside the newly renovated Harper’s Corner apartments
History meets contemporary in Riedman’s The Neisner at East End
History meets contemporary in Riedman’s The Neisner at East End
RIT launches ‘City Art Space’ located in Downtown Rochester
RIT launches ‘City Art Space’ located in Downtown Rochester
Local theater group takes over old Blackfriars Theater space
Local theater group takes over old Blackfriars Theater space
Meeting on Monday aims to help businesses on West Main Street to apply for grants
Meeting on Monday aims to help businesses on West Main Street to apply for grants
Riedman buys Clinton Square, will convert top floors to apartments
Riedman buys Clinton Square, will convert top floors to apartments
'A witness to all the things that have made Rochester': Broad Street Bridge's 200-year legacy - WHEC.com
'A witness to all the things that have made Rochester': Broad Street Bridge's 200-year legacy - WHEC.com
RDDC Showcases transformative downtown projects with new homes and business spaces
RDDC Showcases transformative downtown projects with new homes and business spaces
ROC the Riverway: Aqueduct District’s $3.1M Improvements Completed
ROC the Riverway: Aqueduct District’s $3.1M Improvements Completed
Times Square Building in Rochester among targets of Restore NY funding
Times Square Building in Rochester among targets of Restore NY funding
Tichner and Jacobi project gets financing deal
Tichner and Jacobi project gets financing deal
Nearly $60M in state funding announced for Rochester Riverside Convention Center renovations
Nearly $60M in state funding announced for Rochester Riverside Convention Center renovations
WHY ROC: UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence opens downtown
WHY ROC: UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence opens downtown
Business owners along W. Main Street eligible for up to $250,000 in revitalization grants
Business owners along W. Main Street eligible for up to $250,000 in revitalization grants
Rochester Regional Health to take over former YMCA Carlson Metro Center downtown
Rochester Regional Health to take over former YMCA Carlson Metro Center downtown
Work underway on downtown Rochester Starbucks
Work underway on downtown Rochester Starbucks
Hotel Cadillac renovation to begin this fall
Hotel Cadillac renovation to begin this fall
Boston firm finalizes purchase of two downtown Rochester parking garages
Boston firm finalizes purchase of two downtown Rochester parking garages
State invests $6.2M to turn historic Hotel Cadillac into affordable housing downtown
State invests $6.2M to turn historic Hotel Cadillac into affordable housing downtown
State Street hotel in downtown Rochester joins the Wyndham family
State Street hotel in downtown Rochester joins the Wyndham family
$61M makeover planned for Rochester Riverside Hotel
$61M makeover planned for Rochester Riverside Hotel
How will ROC the Riverway shape the future of Rochester?
How will ROC the Riverway shape the future of Rochester?

Downtown definitely events

Downtown News
Rochester’s Downtown Definitely Events series returns in June
Rochester’s Downtown Definitely Events series returns in June
Rochester’s Downtown Definitely returns with 15 free events
Rochester’s Downtown Definitely returns with 15 free events
MVP Fall Fest returns to downtown Rochester
MVP Fall Fest returns to downtown Rochester
GALLERY: Movies with a Downtown View series concludes with 'The Greatest Showman'
GALLERY: Movies with a Downtown View series concludes with 'The Greatest Showman'
Free summer events return to Downtown Rochester with yoga, movies, and more
Free summer events return to Downtown Rochester with yoga, movies, and more
Downtown Rochester hosts first 'Movies With a Downtown View' at Parcel 5
Downtown Rochester hosts first 'Movies With a Downtown View' at Parcel 5
Food Truck Fridays begin in Washington Square Park
Food Truck Fridays begin in Washington Square Park
New food truck series kicks off Friday at Washington Square Park - WHEC.com
New food truck series kicks off Friday at Washington Square Park - WHEC.com
Rochester's Parcel 5 becomes lively lunch spot with the Midday Bash
Rochester's Parcel 5 becomes lively lunch spot with the Midday Bash
First Midday Bash of 2025 held this afternoon
First Midday Bash of 2025 held this afternoon
Downtown Definitely Returns for its Fourth year
Downtown Definitely Returns for its Fourth year
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Downtown Definitely hosts Fall Fest’
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Downtown Definitely hosts Fall Fest’
13WHAM_TV ABC ’Family-friendly fun along the Genesee with music, food, and stories’
13WHAM_TV ABC ’Family-friendly fun along the Genesee with music, food, and stories’
WHEC-TV ’Families come out to Parcel 5 for Kids’ Night at Downtown Farmers Market’
WHEC-TV ’Families come out to Parcel 5 for Kids’ Night at Downtown Farmers Market’
WROC-TV CBS ’Movies With A Downtown View offers Disney double feature at Parcel 5’
WROC-TV CBS ’Movies With A Downtown View offers Disney double feature at Parcel 5’
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Movies with a Downtown View: The Little Mermaid double feature’
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Movies with a Downtown View: The Little Mermaid double feature’
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Movies With a Downtown View series returns’
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’Movies With a Downtown View series returns’
Democrat and Chronicle ‘Free movies to be shown downtown: This summer's lineup’
Democrat and Chronicle ‘Free movies to be shown downtown: This summer's lineup’
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’RPO Under the Stars’
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC ’RPO Under the Stars’
Fox Rochester Good Day Rochester ‘Midday Bash kicks off 3rd annual Downtown Definitely’
Fox Rochester Good Day Rochester ‘Midday Bash kicks off 3rd annual Downtown Definitely’
WROC-TV ‘Rochester holds first Midday Bash of 2024’
WROC-TV ‘Rochester holds first Midday Bash of 2024’
Democrat and Chronicle ‘Top summer food and drink events in Rochester and the Finger Lakes. See the list’
Democrat and Chronicle ‘Top summer food and drink events in Rochester and the Finger Lakes. See the list’
Rochester Business Journal ‘Rochester’s Downtown Definitely Event Series Kicks Off in June’
Rochester Business Journal ‘Rochester’s Downtown Definitely Event Series Kicks Off in June’
More Downtown Definitely Events News

General news & INfo

Downtown News
Rochester’s blueprint for belonging
Rochester’s blueprint for belonging
Rochester unveils plans for 2026 Juneteenth Festival & Parade
Rochester unveils plans for 2026 Juneteenth Festival & Parade
Jazz legend Ron Carter to return to Rochester for Juneteenth celebration
Jazz legend Ron Carter to return to Rochester for Juneteenth celebration
The annual Flower City Challenge took thousands through a scenic route in Rochester
The annual Flower City Challenge took thousands through a scenic route in Rochester
New Bills-themed bar opens in downtown Rochester as fans watch draft night
New Bills-themed bar opens in downtown Rochester as fans watch draft night
Dates announced for 2026 Roc Holiday Village
Dates announced for 2026 Roc Holiday Village
Rochester unveils Party in the Park concert lineup
Rochester unveils Party in the Park concert lineup
Walk With Me: Midtown Plaza’s legacy lives on in new era
Walk With Me: Midtown Plaza’s legacy lives on in new era
Live from Parcel 5, a ‘Rochester Broadcast’
Live from Parcel 5, a ‘Rochester Broadcast’
Geva Theatre’s 2026–27 season to bring big hits to Rochester stage
Geva Theatre’s 2026–27 season to bring big hits to Rochester stage
Turns out Rochester is kind of a big deal
Turns out Rochester is kind of a big deal
Scooting into Spring: Rochester renews partnership with Veo
Scooting into Spring: Rochester renews partnership with Veo
Rochester jazz fest lineup: Over 300 shows this year, Trombone Shorty will return for free show
Rochester jazz fest lineup: Over 300 shows this year, Trombone Shorty will return for free show
New festival to celebrate Rochester’s city mark
New festival to celebrate Rochester’s city mark
Guide to St. Patrick’s Day events in the Rochester area
Guide to St. Patrick’s Day events in the Rochester area
Nonprofit consulting firm Empreinte Consulting relocates from Pittsford to city center
Nonprofit consulting firm Empreinte Consulting relocates from Pittsford to city center
'Wheel of Fortune' puzzle board arrives at Strong Museum
'Wheel of Fortune' puzzle board arrives at Strong Museum
Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week returns
Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week returns
Sampling the menus during Downtown Restaurant Week
Sampling the menus during Downtown Restaurant Week
25+ restaurants join Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week
25+ restaurants join Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week
Eat Up Rochester: Which restaurants are taking part?
Eat Up Rochester: Which restaurants are taking part?
Rochester restaurants look to see customer increase during ‘Eat Up ROC: Downtown Restaurant Week’
Rochester restaurants look to see customer increase during ‘Eat Up ROC: Downtown Restaurant Week’
Gladys Knight to headline 23rd Rochester Jazz Festival
Gladys Knight to headline 23rd Rochester Jazz Festival
Rochester restaurant showcase Eat Up Roc returns
Rochester restaurant showcase Eat Up Roc returns
Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week Returns With 25 Participating Restaurants
Eat Up Roc: Downtown Restaurant Week Returns With 25 Participating Restaurants
Red Wings announce new stadium name: ESL Ballpark
Red Wings announce new stadium name: ESL Ballpark
What’s In Store? Biltmore Bar & Lounge opens on Rochester’s State Street
What’s In Store? Biltmore Bar & Lounge opens on Rochester’s State Street
‘Midge’ Thomas mural complete in Rochester
‘Midge’ Thomas mural complete in Rochester
Elevate Dance Center celebrates relocation to Downtown Rochester
Elevate Dance Center celebrates relocation to Downtown Rochester
Eastman School of Music receives $1M grant towards Kodak Hall renovations
Eastman School of Music receives $1M grant towards Kodak Hall renovations

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