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A Safer & Smarter Downtown Rochester
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/3/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 7/3/25

A Safer & Smarter Downtown Rochester

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Free summer events return to Downtown Rochester with yoga, movies, and more
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 7/2/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 7/2/25

Free summer events return to Downtown Rochester with yoga, movies, and more

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‘I hope to be right back here next year’: 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival comes to a close
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/28/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/28/25

‘I hope to be right back here next year’: 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival comes to a close

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City of Rochester hosts Juneteenth Block Party at Parcel 5
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/18/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/18/25

City of Rochester hosts Juneteenth Block Party at Parcel 5

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Downtown Rochester hosts first 'Movies With a Downtown View' at Parcel 5
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/13/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/13/25

Downtown Rochester hosts first 'Movies With a Downtown View' at Parcel 5

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Food Truck Fridays begin in Washington Square Park
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/13/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/13/25

Food Truck Fridays begin in Washington Square Park

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New food truck series kicks off Friday at Washington Square Park - WHEC.com
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/12/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/12/25

New food truck series kicks off Friday at Washington Square Park - WHEC.com

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'A witness to all the things that have made Rochester': Broad Street Bridge's 200-year legacy - WHEC.com
Development Rochester Downtown 6/11/25 Development Rochester Downtown 6/11/25

'A witness to all the things that have made Rochester': Broad Street Bridge's 200-year legacy - WHEC.com

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Rochester's Parcel 5 becomes lively lunch spot with the Midday Bash
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/5/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/5/25

Rochester's Parcel 5 becomes lively lunch spot with the Midday Bash

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First Midday Bash of 2025 held this afternoon
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/5/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 6/5/25

First Midday Bash of 2025 held this afternoon

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New Coffee Spot Opens: Yemeni Inspired, Albunn Coffee House
General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/4/25 General News & Info Rochester Downtown 6/4/25

New Coffee Spot Opens: Yemeni Inspired, Albunn Coffee House

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RDDC Showcases transformative downtown projects with new homes and business spaces
Development Rochester Downtown 5/22/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/22/25

RDDC Showcases transformative downtown projects with new homes and business spaces

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ROC the Riverway: Aqueduct District’s $3.1M Improvements Completed
Development Rochester Downtown 5/20/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/20/25

ROC the Riverway: Aqueduct District’s $3.1M Improvements Completed

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Times Square Building in Rochester among targets of Restore NY funding
Development Rochester Downtown 5/20/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/20/25

Times Square Building in Rochester among targets of Restore NY funding

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Downtown Definitely Returns for its Fourth year
Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 5/20/25 Downtown Definitely Events Rochester Downtown 5/20/25

Downtown Definitely Returns for its Fourth year

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Nearly $60M in state funding announced for Rochester Riverside Convention Center renovations
Development Rochester Downtown 5/19/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/19/25

Nearly $60M in state funding announced for Rochester Riverside Convention Center renovations

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WHY ROC: UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence opens downtown
Development Rochester Downtown 5/14/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/14/25

WHY ROC: UltraPhil Center for Aseptic Excellence opens downtown

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Business owners along W. Main Street eligible for up to $250,000 in revitalization grants
Development Rochester Downtown 5/13/25 Development Rochester Downtown 5/13/25

Business owners along W. Main Street eligible for up to $250,000 in revitalization grants

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How will ROC the Riverway shape the future of Rochester?
Development Rochester Downtown 10/14/24 Development Rochester Downtown 10/14/24

How will ROC the Riverway shape the future of Rochester?

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Firm gets contract for state park at High Falls
Development Rochester Downtown 10/10/24 Development Rochester Downtown 10/10/24

Firm gets contract for state park at High Falls

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STAY CONNECTED @DOWNTOWNROCHESTERNY

Check it out! The first curb extension mural is now complete at the intersection of East Main & Gibbs Street as part of the Downtown SmART Streets initiative! This location also features a refreshed version of Composer’s Crossing (the iconi
Join us Tuesday, July 8 from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Austin Steward Plaza for the next Yoga on the Riverway — a free, beginner-friendly class in the heart of downtown Rochester.

You’ll enjoy gentle yoga, friendly animals, and a scenic downt
🎷 The @rochesterintjazzfest returns this Friday! From June 20 to 28, the Rochester International Jazz Festival, in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, will be bringing world-class music, energy, and excitement to the heart of downtown!

As o
Join us this Friday in Washington Square for our new weekly series packed with good eats, good vibes, and good music right in the heart of downtown!

🍴 Grab lunch from local favorites: Vasko’s On Park (@vaskosonpark) & Roc City Sammich (@r
It’s HIIT Girl Summer! Join us and @vaultrochester downtown this Wednesday at 5:30 PM for a HIIT workout with Amy as part of our FREE Fitness in Washington Square series! All levels are welcome & bring a mat if you have one!

📍 Washington
🎬Free Outdoor Movie Night: Sister Act at Parcel 5 – This Friday!

After a public vote, Sister Act rose to the top as a fan favorite—and now it’s hitting the big screen downtown!
Join us Friday, June 13 at 7 PM at Parcel 5
Check out this sneak peek of the new amenities in Washington Square! ☀️ The crew was hard at work prepping the park for the all-new Summer in the Square programming, starting this week 🤩

Details below, and swipe ➡️ for the full Food Truck lineup th

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