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The tree is lit!
We kicked off the holiday season in the City Hall atrium this morning with music from the School of the Arts choir and orchestra — and a special visit from Santa.
The celebrations continue all month long. Happy holidays, Rochester!
We kicked off the holiday season in the City Hall atrium this morning with music from the School of the Arts choir and orchestra — and a special visit from Santa.
The celebrations continue all month long. Happy holidays, Rochester!
December 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The tree is lit!
We kicked off the holiday season in the City Hall atrium this morning with music from the School of the Arts choir and orchestra — and a special visit from Santa.
The celebrations continue all month long. Happy holidays, Rochester!
We kicked off the holiday season in the City Hall atrium this morning with music from the School of the Arts choir and orchestra — and a special visit from Santa.
The celebrations continue all month long. Happy holidays, Rochester!
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We’re celebrating 50 years of our iconic City Mark in 2026!
To kick off the yearlong celebration, Mayor Evans announced plans this morning to officially update the City flag — a fresh look for Rochester’s symbol of pride.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/newflag
To kick off the yearlong celebration, Mayor Evans announced plans this morning to officially update the City flag — a fresh look for Rochester’s symbol of pride.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/newflag
November 24, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We’re celebrating 50 years of our iconic City Mark in 2026!
To kick off the yearlong celebration, Mayor Evans announced plans this morning to officially update the City flag — a fresh look for Rochester’s symbol of pride.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/newflag
To kick off the yearlong celebration, Mayor Evans announced plans this morning to officially update the City flag — a fresh look for Rochester’s symbol of pride.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/newflag
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75 years ago today, Rochester made basketball history!
Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play an NBA game, made his debut in Rochester's Edgerton Park Sports Arena when the Washington Capitols took on the Rochester Royals on Oct. 31, 1950.
Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play an NBA game, made his debut in Rochester's Edgerton Park Sports Arena when the Washington Capitols took on the Rochester Royals on Oct. 31, 1950.
October 31, 2025 at 8:27 PM
75 years ago today, Rochester made basketball history!
Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play an NBA game, made his debut in Rochester's Edgerton Park Sports Arena when the Washington Capitols took on the Rochester Royals on Oct. 31, 1950.
Earl Lloyd, the first African American to play an NBA game, made his debut in Rochester's Edgerton Park Sports Arena when the Washington Capitols took on the Rochester Royals on Oct. 31, 1950.
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Yesterday, we were honored to host a naturalization ceremony at City Hall, welcoming 45 new U.S. citizens!
It was an inspiring celebration of community, hope, and the American dream. Congratulations to all who took the oath — and welcome home to Rochester!
It was an inspiring celebration of community, hope, and the American dream. Congratulations to all who took the oath — and welcome home to Rochester!
October 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Yesterday, we were honored to host a naturalization ceremony at City Hall, welcoming 45 new U.S. citizens!
It was an inspiring celebration of community, hope, and the American dream. Congratulations to all who took the oath — and welcome home to Rochester!
It was an inspiring celebration of community, hope, and the American dream. Congratulations to all who took the oath — and welcome home to Rochester!
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The Knighthawks are staying in Rochester!
The Seneca Nation, through Seneca Holdings, has officially purchased the team — securing the future of professional lacrosse in a city where the game’s roots run deep.
Learn more: rochesterknighthawks.com
The Seneca Nation, through Seneca Holdings, has officially purchased the team — securing the future of professional lacrosse in a city where the game’s roots run deep.
Learn more: rochesterknighthawks.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The Knighthawks are staying in Rochester!
The Seneca Nation, through Seneca Holdings, has officially purchased the team — securing the future of professional lacrosse in a city where the game’s roots run deep.
Learn more: rochesterknighthawks.com
The Seneca Nation, through Seneca Holdings, has officially purchased the team — securing the future of professional lacrosse in a city where the game’s roots run deep.
Learn more: rochesterknighthawks.com
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Preparations for this year’s Pride Parade are underway!
Look out for these rainbow sidewalks on South Avenue and Park Avenue, and we’ll look out for you at next Saturday’s parade and festival!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/pride
Look out for these rainbow sidewalks on South Avenue and Park Avenue, and we’ll look out for you at next Saturday’s parade and festival!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/pride
July 9, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Preparations for this year’s Pride Parade are underway!
Look out for these rainbow sidewalks on South Avenue and Park Avenue, and we’ll look out for you at next Saturday’s parade and festival!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/pride
Look out for these rainbow sidewalks on South Avenue and Park Avenue, and we’ll look out for you at next Saturday’s parade and festival!
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/pride
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Thousands showed up and showed out for the final night of Jazz Fest on Saturday — an exclamation point on a special week in downtown Rochester.
Let's do it again next year!
Let's do it again next year!
June 30, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Thousands showed up and showed out for the final night of Jazz Fest on Saturday — an exclamation point on a special week in downtown Rochester.
Let's do it again next year!
Let's do it again next year!
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Despite the cold and rain, Clean Sweep 2025 had a record-breaking turnout this morning! More than 3,000 volunteers showed up to help beautify our city — a true testament to Rochester’s spirit. Let’s break another record next year!
Photo gallery: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep2025photos
Photo gallery: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep2025photos
May 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Despite the cold and rain, Clean Sweep 2025 had a record-breaking turnout this morning! More than 3,000 volunteers showed up to help beautify our city — a true testament to Rochester’s spirit. Let’s break another record next year!
Photo gallery: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep2025photos
Photo gallery: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep2025photos
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We are SO CLOSE to topping last year’s total number of volunteers for Clean Sweep! Sign up today and let’s make this the biggest community clean-up Rochester has ever seen!
Learn more & register: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep
Learn more & register: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep
April 25, 2025 at 1:44 PM
We are SO CLOSE to topping last year’s total number of volunteers for Clean Sweep! Sign up today and let’s make this the biggest community clean-up Rochester has ever seen!
Learn more & register: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep
Learn more & register: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep
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Today we dropped the lineup for this year’s Party in the Park! Get ready for a summer of music, food, and fun in Downtown Rochester.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/PITP
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/PITP
April 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Today we dropped the lineup for this year’s Party in the Park! Get ready for a summer of music, food, and fun in Downtown Rochester.
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/PITP
Learn more: cityofrochester.gov/PITP
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Join us for Clean Sweep on May 3rd, and be part of Rochester’s biggest community cleanup event!
Participants will receive breakfast, lunch, a T-shirt, transportation to sites, and tickets to that day’s Red Wings game!
Learn more and sign up today: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep
Participants will receive breakfast, lunch, a T-shirt, transportation to sites, and tickets to that day’s Red Wings game!
Learn more and sign up today: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep
April 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Join us for Clean Sweep on May 3rd, and be part of Rochester’s biggest community cleanup event!
Participants will receive breakfast, lunch, a T-shirt, transportation to sites, and tickets to that day’s Red Wings game!
Learn more and sign up today: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep
Participants will receive breakfast, lunch, a T-shirt, transportation to sites, and tickets to that day’s Red Wings game!
Learn more and sign up today: cityofrochester.gov/cleansweep
Fun fact: Rochester’s population doubles in size during the first nice weather week of the year
March 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Fun fact: Rochester’s population doubles in size during the first nice weather week of the year
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The Clock of Nations is back in downtown Rochester!
Today, we celebrated the return of this cherished local landmark, just steps from its original home at Midtown Plaza. Stop by Tower280 soon to experience this piece of history!
Today, we celebrated the return of this cherished local landmark, just steps from its original home at Midtown Plaza. Stop by Tower280 soon to experience this piece of history!
March 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The Clock of Nations is back in downtown Rochester!
Today, we celebrated the return of this cherished local landmark, just steps from its original home at Midtown Plaza. Stop by Tower280 soon to experience this piece of history!
Today, we celebrated the return of this cherished local landmark, just steps from its original home at Midtown Plaza. Stop by Tower280 soon to experience this piece of history!
We'll know the weather has really turned when the VEO scooters are back
February 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We'll know the weather has really turned when the VEO scooters are back
Not enough caps being tipped these days
February 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Not enough caps being tipped these days
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The Lilac Festival has been nominated for USA Today’s Best U.S. Flower Festival — let’s show the nation why our festival is truly one of a kind!
Vote here: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...
Vote here: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...
February 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Lilac Festival has been nominated for USA Today’s Best U.S. Flower Festival — let’s show the nation why our festival is truly one of a kind!
Vote here: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...
Vote here: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...
Looking forward to tonight's show at Waterstreet — probably the best collection of local music under one roof I've seen since the Tim Avery benefit show at Anthology in 2016, and for a good cause!
Deets: www.eventbrite.com/e/best-life-...
Deets: www.eventbrite.com/e/best-life-...
January 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Looking forward to tonight's show at Waterstreet — probably the best collection of local music under one roof I've seen since the Tim Avery benefit show at Anthology in 2016, and for a good cause!
Deets: www.eventbrite.com/e/best-life-...
Deets: www.eventbrite.com/e/best-life-...
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We are seeking applicants for a new tenant on the second floor of the Port of Rochester!
The space includes a central restaurant & bar area, a commercial kitchen, & an outdoor, covered patio with expansive waterfront views.
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/...
The space includes a central restaurant & bar area, a commercial kitchen, & an outdoor, covered patio with expansive waterfront views.
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/...
January 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We are seeking applicants for a new tenant on the second floor of the Port of Rochester!
The space includes a central restaurant & bar area, a commercial kitchen, & an outdoor, covered patio with expansive waterfront views.
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/...
The space includes a central restaurant & bar area, a commercial kitchen, & an outdoor, covered patio with expansive waterfront views.
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/departments/...
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$100 million in federal funding has been secured for the Inner Loop North Transformation Project to reconnect disadvantaged neighborhoods to Rochester’s downtown.
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/news/100m-an...
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/news/100m-an...
January 7, 2025 at 8:29 PM
$100 million in federal funding has been secured for the Inner Loop North Transformation Project to reconnect disadvantaged neighborhoods to Rochester’s downtown.
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/news/100m-an...
Learn more: www.cityofrochester.gov/news/100m-an...
It'd be cool if ROC Holiday Village could stick around through New Year's and we brought back a fireworks show. Having a public NYE celebration would be fun
December 30, 2024 at 5:32 PM
It'd be cool if ROC Holiday Village could stick around through New Year's and we brought back a fireworks show. Having a public NYE celebration would be fun
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The ice rink at ROC Holiday Village was ranked No. 3 in the nation for best ice skating rinks by USA Today!
Learn more: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...
Learn more: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...
December 18, 2024 at 7:15 PM
The ice rink at ROC Holiday Village was ranked No. 3 in the nation for best ice skating rinks by USA Today!
Learn more: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...
Learn more: 10best.usatoday.com/awards/trave...
Neat cloud morning
December 13, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Neat cloud morning
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Rochester is ranked No. 15 this year for Most Arts-Vibrant Communities in the United States!
Learn more: culturaldata.org/arts-vibranc...
Learn more: culturaldata.org/arts-vibranc...
December 13, 2024 at 3:01 PM
Rochester is ranked No. 15 this year for Most Arts-Vibrant Communities in the United States!
Learn more: culturaldata.org/arts-vibranc...
Learn more: culturaldata.org/arts-vibranc...
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It’s officially the holiday season in Rochester!
It was a festive scene Saturday for the Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Parade to ROC Holiday Village — we’re already looking forward to doing it again next year!
It was a festive scene Saturday for the Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Parade to ROC Holiday Village — we’re already looking forward to doing it again next year!
December 9, 2024 at 5:55 PM
It’s officially the holiday season in Rochester!
It was a festive scene Saturday for the Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Parade to ROC Holiday Village — we’re already looking forward to doing it again next year!
It was a festive scene Saturday for the Lighting of the Liberty Pole and Parade to ROC Holiday Village — we’re already looking forward to doing it again next year!