Downtown Rochester may soon turn into an obstacle course for residents and visitors alike as long-promised construction on a variety of projects kicks off at the end of February. To help folks get ...

The future of downtown Rochester is one of growth and construction as several organizations, including the city and Mayo ...

After the Erie Canal was rerouted from downtown Rochester in 1918, the city purchased the abandoned canal bed to build a rapid transit rail system. The Rochester subway stretched three miles ...

Michaels, one of Rochester’s most celebrated restaurants, closed in late 2014 after a 63-year run. It took up a number of parcels on S. Broadway. (Sean Baker/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

ROCHESTER — A Destination Medical Center grant supporting renovation of a historic downtown building will need a second look by the Rochester City Council. Rochester Mayor Kim Norton vetoed the ...

The Rochester Downtown Alliance will hold the Shark Tank-style event to determine awards for grants for new events after a two-year pause. Ivette Martinez, left, and Julie Johns make their pitch ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The string of car break-ins continued on Tuesday in Rochester, with another 15 cars getting their windows smashed in two downtown parking lots. That brings the total to more ...

Jan. 17—ROCHESTER — After standing empty for 11 years, 2025 could be the year that the demolition of the downtown Rochester buildings that once housed the iconic Michaels restaurant finally ...

(WROC/Melanie Sosa.) Celebrants gathered at sundown for the annual Menorah lighting in Washington Square Park in Downtown Rochester. The Menorah is a nine-branched candelabra lit during the eight ...

Rochester, N.Y. — A downtown church opened its doors Tuesday with the hope of reflecting on the changes in Washington, D.C. The "Do Not Look Away on Inauguration Day" concert at Christ Church ...

The Historic Chateau Theatre is bringing free dancing lessons to downtown Rochester every Monday until the end of February!