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Looking to downtown Rochester's future, Griot Arts owner paid $1.25 million for Broadway building
4+ week, 9+ hour ago (495+ words) Aug. 17—ROCHESTER — As small businesses and developers debate over what is the best path for downtown Rochester, Griot Arts owner Nicole Nfonoyim-Hara has purchased an almost 100-year-old building with the goal of being "a steward" rather than an owner. Nfonoyim-Hara…...
Rochester businesses say sales have plummeted during monthslong road closure
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (474+ words) July 30, 2026 / 6:00 PM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh Nearly five months into a major road construction project in Beaver County, several small business owners say they are struggling to keep customers coming through the door. The businesses are located near the $7 million Route…...
Rochester Gafney Home expansion made easier after city fixes error
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (400+ words) ROCHESTER — Plans for Community Action Partnership of Strafford County to expand its affordable senior housing at the Gafney Home were made simpler July 21, when the City Council approved a zoning change. The Gafney Home at 90 Wakefield St., as well as…...
State aid cut reduces funds of Rochester residential street projects
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (709+ words) Vote now for the Best of the Best ROCHESTER — An anticipated drop in local government aid is expected to scale back plans for residential street reconstruction in Rochester. “The total LGA reduction is a little over $1.2 million or 24% of the…...
206-apartment plan in Rochester moving forward
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (63+ words) A proposal to bring 206 more apartments to Rochester would more than triple the housing at an existing complex. 206-apartment plan in Rochester moving forward ROCHESTER — A proposal for 206 apartments in two new buildings at 68 Hemingway Drive is headed to the…...
Rochester earns top credit ratings, saving residents money
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (176+ words) ROCHESTER, Minn. — Rochester says it has received the highest possible municipal credit ratings from two major bond rating agencies. Standard & Poor's gave the city a AAA rating, and Moody's awarded it an Aaa rating. The agencies pointed to ongoing economic…...
Rochester preservation commission rejects third bid for changes to South Broadway buildings
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (555+ words) ROCHESTER — A third pitch to renovate a trio of historic buildings on South Broadway Avenue failed Tuesday to receive support from Rochester’s Historic Preservation Commission. “I think removing part of the building isn’t something we should be considering, especially from…...
Rochester road closures for Juneteenth and Jazz fest
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (113+ words) Heading downtown to experience the Juneteenth parade and festival or upcoming Rochester International Jazz Festival? Be sure to note these road closures while aiming to travel or park. This road is closed for the Juneteenth Festival at MLK Park on…...
Combined $13.3 million in federal funding fuels work on three Rochester projects
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (590+ words) ROCHESTER — Rochester celebrated a trio of federally-supported projects Tuesday, drawing all three of the city’s congressional delegates to town. Starting with a groundbreaking for the latest update to the Rochester International Airport, city staff also highlighted new plans for Rev....
Wingstop to renovate former GameStop space as its first Rochester restaurant
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (342+ words) ROCHESTER – The end of a GameStop shop opened the door for Wingstop to swoop into Rochester with its spicy chicken wings to join the Med City’s flock of chicken eateries. Recently filed building permits show that the 1,407-square-foot Suite 109 in…...