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Finished Roc City Skatepark to open in October, ahead of schedule
Finished Roc City Skatepark to open in October, ahead of schedule
Developer finalizes property purchase for downtown Rochester condo project
Developer finalizes property purchase for downtown Rochester condo project
Here's the latest on changes coming to East Main this summer
Here's the latest on changes coming to East Main this summer
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
IADCโ€™s Alta Vista project brings more housing to downtown Rochester
IADCโ€™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 Harperโ€™s Corner apartments
Inside the newly renovated Harperโ€™s Corner apartments
History meets contemporary in Riedmanโ€™s The Neisner at East End
History meets contemporary in Riedmanโ€™s The Neisner at East End
RIT launches โ€˜City Art Spaceโ€™ located in Downtown Rochester
RIT launches โ€˜City Art Spaceโ€™ 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 Districtโ€™s $3.1M Improvements Completed
ROC the Riverway: Aqueduct Districtโ€™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

Downtown definitely events

Downtown News
Parcel 5 hosts slate of downtown summer events
Parcel 5 hosts slate of downtown summer events
Downtown Definitely begins 5th season with Midday Bash
Downtown Definitely begins 5th season with Midday Bash
Rochesterโ€™s Downtown Definitely Events series returns in June
Rochesterโ€™s Downtown Definitely Events series returns in June
Rochesterโ€™s Downtown Definitely returns with 15 free events
Rochesterโ€™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 โ€™Downtown Definitely hosts Fall Festโ€™
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC โ€™Downtown Definitely hosts Fall Festโ€™
13WHAM_TV ABC โ€™Family-friendly fun along the Genesee with music, food, and storiesโ€™
13WHAM_TV ABC โ€™Family-friendly fun along the Genesee with music, food, and storiesโ€™
WHEC-TV โ€™Families come out to Parcel 5 for Kidsโ€™ Night at Downtown Farmers Marketโ€™
WHEC-TV โ€™Families come out to Parcel 5 for Kidsโ€™ Night at Downtown Farmers Marketโ€™
WROC-TV CBS โ€™Movies With A Downtown View offers Disney double feature at Parcel 5โ€™
WROC-TV CBS โ€™Movies With A Downtown View offers Disney double feature at Parcel 5โ€™
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC โ€™Movies with a Downtown View: The Little Mermaid double featureโ€™
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC โ€™Movies with a Downtown View: The Little Mermaid double featureโ€™
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC โ€™Movies With a Downtown View series returnsโ€™
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC โ€™Movies With a Downtown View series returnsโ€™
Democrat and Chronicle โ€˜Free movies to be shown downtown: This summer's lineupโ€™
Democrat and Chronicle โ€˜Free movies to be shown downtown: This summer's lineupโ€™
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC โ€™RPO Under the Starsโ€™
Fox Rochester/13WHAM-TV ABC โ€™RPO Under the Starsโ€™
Fox Rochester Good Day Rochester โ€˜Midday Bash kicks off 3rd annual Downtown Definitelyโ€™
Fox Rochester Good Day Rochester โ€˜Midday Bash kicks off 3rd annual Downtown Definitelyโ€™
WROC-TV โ€˜Rochester holds first Midday Bash of 2024โ€™
WROC-TV โ€˜Rochester holds first Midday Bash of 2024โ€™
Democrat and Chronicle โ€˜Top summer food and drink events in Rochester and the Finger Lakes. See the listโ€™
Democrat and Chronicle โ€˜Top summer food and drink events in Rochester and the Finger Lakes. See the listโ€™
Rochester Business Journal โ€˜Rochesterโ€™s Downtown Definitely Event Series Kicks Off in Juneโ€™
Rochester Business Journal โ€˜Rochesterโ€™s Downtown Definitely Event Series Kicks Off in Juneโ€™
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General news & INfo

Downtown News
This Week in ROC: America 250 and Downtown Definitely
This Week in ROC: America 250 and Downtown Definitely
America 250 Celebration at ESL Ballpark: What to expect
America 250 Celebration at ESL Ballpark: What to expect
Rochester residents reveal what makes this city feel like home
Rochester residents reveal what makes this city feel like home
City Mark: A Rochester Icon plays at the Little Theatre; list of the filmโ€™s screenings
City Mark: A Rochester Icon plays at the Little Theatre; list of the filmโ€™s screenings
Rochesterโ€™s history on display in downtown windows for America 250
Rochesterโ€™s history on display in downtown windows for America 250
Whatโ€™s In Store? Latest on Inner Loop North transformation
Whatโ€™s In Store? Latest on Inner Loop North transformation
The Gus Macker Tournament returns to Rochester
The Gus Macker Tournament returns to Rochester
Juneteenth Festival kicks off with parade to MLK Park
Juneteenth Festival kicks off with parade to MLK Park
Rochesterโ€™s blueprint for belonging
Rochesterโ€™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 Plazaโ€™s legacy lives on in new era
Walk With Me: Midtown Plazaโ€™s legacy lives on in new era
Live from Parcel 5, a โ€˜Rochester Broadcastโ€™
Live from Parcel 5, a โ€˜Rochester Broadcastโ€™
Geva Theatreโ€™s 2026โ€“27 season to bring big hits to Rochester stage
Geva Theatreโ€™s 2026โ€“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 Rochesterโ€™s city mark
New festival to celebrate Rochesterโ€™s city mark
Guide to St. Patrickโ€™s Day events in the Rochester area
Guide to St. Patrickโ€™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 โ€˜Eat Up ROC: Downtown Restaurant Weekโ€™
Rochester restaurants look to see customer increase during โ€˜Eat Up ROC: Downtown Restaurant Weekโ€™

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