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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?
Firm gets contract for state park at High Falls
Firm gets contract for state park at High Falls
Consultant selected; public input sought on High Falls State Park design
Consultant selected; public input sought on High Falls State Park design
State park coming to Rochester's downtown area
State park coming to Rochester's downtown area
Aqueduct reimagined: See what Rochester's iconic area looks like now, what it may become
Aqueduct reimagined: See what Rochester's iconic area looks like now, what it may become
Take a look inside the Aqueduct Project
Take a look inside the Aqueduct Project
New $4M investment to revamp historic Erie Canal Aqueduct and Broad Street Bridge
New $4M investment to revamp historic Erie Canal Aqueduct and Broad Street Bridge
New conceptual design for aqueduct project in Rochester
New conceptual design for aqueduct project in Rochester
City of Rochester hopes to secure $10 million to finish Four Corners revitalization project
City of Rochester hopes to secure $10 million to finish Four Corners revitalization project

Downtown definitely events

Downtown News
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
Fighting systemic racism in Rochester: RASE marks five-year anniversary
Fighting systemic racism in Rochester: RASE marks five-year anniversary
Lights, camera, downbeat! Eastman’s Soundtrax Festival celebrates film music
Lights, camera, downbeat! Eastman’s Soundtrax Festival celebrates film music
GALLERY: The Commissary's 5th annual 'Taste & See' fundraiser
GALLERY: The Commissary's 5th annual 'Taste & See' fundraiser
A Touch of Magic: Fashion Week Rochester returns to support local youth
A Touch of Magic: Fashion Week Rochester returns to support local youth
70th season home opener: What the Rochester Amerks have in store
70th season home opener: What the Rochester Amerks have in store
ROC in the Ruins festival debuts Saturday
ROC in the Ruins festival debuts Saturday
Rochester job fair connects seekers with opportunities at 'ROC the Block' event
Rochester job fair connects seekers with opportunities at 'ROC the Block' event
‘ROC the Riverway’ festival to celebrate Genesee River and Erie Canal 200th anniversary
‘ROC the Riverway’ festival to celebrate Genesee River and Erie Canal 200th anniversary
Thousands race in Rochester’s scenic 1/2 marathon and 5K
Thousands race in Rochester’s scenic 1/2 marathon and 5K
Second annual ‘R-Nopoly’ event gave community opportunity to learn about city’s R-Centers
Second annual ‘R-Nopoly’ event gave community opportunity to learn about city’s R-Centers
Sunday Football Block Party returns to Rochester for Bills vs Jets game
Sunday Football Block Party returns to Rochester for Bills vs Jets game
Rochester honors Midge Thomas with dedicated city garden for 99th birthday
Rochester honors Midge Thomas with dedicated city garden for 99th birthday
Carifest celebrates Caribbean heritage and unity
Carifest celebrates Caribbean heritage and unity
Reconnect Rochester offers free bike safety classes
Reconnect Rochester offers free bike safety classes
Rochester Knighthawks have a new owner: The Seneca Nation
Rochester Knighthawks have a new owner: The Seneca Nation
Puerto Rican Festival’s final day: Parade and celebration
Puerto Rican Festival’s final day: Parade and celebration
Hidden entrance leads to new jazz lounge featuring live music, specialty cocktails, finger foods
Hidden entrance leads to new jazz lounge featuring live music, specialty cocktails, finger foods
Rochester Fringe Festival 2025: Dates, headliner, and more
Rochester Fringe Festival 2025: Dates, headliner, and more
Party in the Park returns with live music at MLK Park
Party in the Park returns with live music at MLK Park
A Safer & Smarter Downtown Rochester
A Safer & Smarter Downtown Rochester
‘I hope to be right back here next year’: 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival comes to a close
‘I hope to be right back here next year’: 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival comes to a close
City of Rochester hosts Juneteenth Block Party at Parcel 5
City of Rochester hosts Juneteenth Block Party at Parcel 5
21 great dinner spots in downtown Rochester: See the list
21 great dinner spots in downtown Rochester: See the list
Max of Eastman Place gets bold makeover in downtown Rochester
Max of Eastman Place gets bold makeover in downtown Rochester
New Coffee Spot Opens: Yemeni Inspired, Albunn Coffee House
New Coffee Spot Opens: Yemeni Inspired, Albunn Coffee House
The Lucky Flea opens for the season in downtown Rochester
The Lucky Flea opens for the season in downtown Rochester
St. Patrick’s Day events: Parade in downtown, Runnin’ of the Green, and moreSt.
St. Patrick’s Day events: Parade in downtown, Runnin’ of the Green, and moreSt.
Midtown's Clock of Nations returns downtown. Take a look inside the restoration
Midtown's Clock of Nations returns downtown. Take a look inside the restoration
Patron Saint steakhouse opens in downtown Rochester
Patron Saint steakhouse opens in downtown Rochester
RG&E grant supports Rochester Commissary
RG&E grant supports Rochester Commissary

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