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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Carifest celebrates Caribbean heritage and unity

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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

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Rochester Knighthawks have a new owner: The Seneca Nation

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Puerto Rican Festival’s final day: Parade and celebration

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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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Thank you for making the 2025 Downtown Definitely season one to remember! From June through September, more than 17,600 people came downtown to enjoy 17 free events that celebrated the heart of our city.

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Big news for Rochester students... The Triangle has arrived! 🙌🏼🏙️

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🍂 🎉 Today is the day. MVP FALL FEST is from 11 AM to 2 PM at Parcel 5. Come downtown to celebrate the season with pumpkin decorating 🎃, inflatables, obstacle courses, crafts, food trucks 🍴, a petting zoo 🐐 , and big trucks to explore 🚒. It is

MVP FALL FEST is almost here 🍁 Join us tomorrow, Saturday, September 27 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Parcel 5 for a free event filled with pumpkins, inflatables, obstacle courses, food trucks, music, and big trucks to explore. You can also connect with inc

The 4th annual 🍁 MVP Fall Fest 🍁 will have more than pumpkins and petting zoo animals. Enjoy family-friendly music from a live DJ along with special giveaways, balloon animals, a magician, a stilt walker, and a visit from the witches from 𝙒𝙞𝙘𝙠?

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