Stroll through the Past in Downtown Rochester

Downtown Rochester History Tour Where was the first fire station? Who dressed up as President Taft to market his business? When did electricity come to town and where did you have to go to use a telephone? On this hour and a half long tour, the group will explore downtown exhibit signs and sift through historical photos and stories. Tuesday, August 17, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Cost is $10 ($8 museum members). Pre-register to attend. Meet at the Rochester Mills parking lot, 400 Water … [Read more...]

Conquering Cancer One Laugh at a Time at the Rochester Mills Beer Company

Relay for Life hosts 4th Annual “Conquering Cancer One Laugh at a Time” Relay for Life: Celebrate. Remember. Fight Back. Cancer isn’t a laughing matter, but this event will use laughter to help fight cancer. The 4th Annual “Conquering Cancer One Laugh at a Time” event, hosted by Teams Little Princess & Hope Givers and benefiting Relay For Life of Greater Rochester, will be held on Sunday April 23, 2017. Doors open 7:00 p.m. to order food before show starts at 8:00 p.m. at Rochester … [Read more...]

Rochester Hills Public Library Offers New Programs For Millennials

The Rochester Hills Public Library is reaching out to millennials through several new programs this summer. A recent Pew Research project found 50 percent of millennials confirm having used a public library in the last year and are the most likely demographic to read books for pleasure. Yet many library programs are focused on youth, teen and senior citizens. "At the Rochester Hills Public Library we make it a priority to serve all of the age groups in our community. These new programs … [Read more...]

Rochester State of the City 2015 VIDEO

The City of Rochester has released the official video of the 2015 State of the City address held at the Royal Park Hotel on Monday, March 30. Tom Daldin, host of the PBS program Under the Radar Michigan, welcomed guests and introduced the evening. Mayor Jeffrey T. Cuthbertson outlined the past, present and future of Rochester based on where the city is now. Rochester Media & The Community Edge was in attendance, read the story: A Taste of Rochester State of the City Address 2015 … [Read more...]