Starting Tuesday, September 8, over 20 restaurants will have fall inspired entrees, drinks, and desserts on their menu to try. The Taste of Fall promotion runs from September 8 – October 19. Pick up the Taste of Fall brochure at the Downtown Collaboration Studio or any of the participating businesses. “There are so many yummy fall options,” said Kristi Trevarrow, Executive Director of the Rochester Downtown Development Authority, “the challenge will be to figure out which dish is … [Read more...]
Royal Park Hotel Prepares to Re-Open
The Royal Park Hotel recently announced its plans to re-open May 18 with a three-phase approach allowing both employees and guests to engage safely following recommended guidelines surrounding COVID-19. The first phase of the hotel’s opening plan will be to offer overnight accommodations, carryout, and curbside pick-up from the hotel's restaurant PARK 600, along with a “Work from Our Home” daily self-meeting package. Over the past six weeks the Royal Park Hotel team has worked diligently … [Read more...]
Royal Park Hotel wins AAA Best of Housekeeping Award
Royal Park Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel located in Downtown Rochester, MI, has received AAA’s Best of Housekeeping award, which recognizes properties across the country that significantly surpass AAA’s high standards of cleanliness. Royal Park Hotel is among only 25% of the 27,000 hotels AAA inspects nationwide to earn this distinction. To receive the award, hotels must demonstrate excellent housekeeping on two consecutive inspections and be free of AAA member complaints. “It all … [Read more...]
GFL to Continue Yard Waste Pick Up in Rochester and Rochester Hills
Yard Waste Pick-up Schedule for Week of April 13 Altered Slightly The Cities of Rochester and Rochester Hills has clarified the status of its yard waste pick-up schedule with Green For Life (GFL), the Cities' waste disposal and recycling contractor. While there were some reports that GFL would temporarily suspend yard waste pick-up beginning Monday, April 13 due to the coronavirus outbreak, GFL has clarified that yard waste pick-up will continue in both cities and in other Michigan … [Read more...]
Free Parking in Downtown Rochester
Free Parking in City Parking Decks and at Meters Thru April 13 The City of Rochester has suspended parking collections through April 13 and is forgoing collecting hourly fees at public decks, metered parking lots, and metered street parking. This should allow easier access to businesses to get carryout food, essential items, and medication. Click here for Carryout/Delivery Guide … [Read more...]
Apply to Serve on a City Board or Commission in Rochester
The City of Rochester is seeking applicants for various boards and commissions. Please fill out an application and submit by Wednesday, April 8, 2020 for first consideration. If you are interested in serving on a City of Rochester Board or Commission, please fill out a Boards and Commissions Application at www.rochestermi.org/bcapp More information on each board and commission can be found on pages 4 and 5 of the application document. To submit, download the application and fill out … [Read more...]