The Oakland County Health Division is investigating 15 cases of Salmonella saintpaul, a specific strain of salmonella. Cases have also been identified in other Michigan counties, as well as Ohio and Illinois. In Downtown Rochester, Rojo Mexican Bistro has closed voluntarily due to several guests being diagnosed with this rare strain of salmonella. While there is not a direct tie to the restaurant and the illness, extreme caution has been implemented. No other Rojo locations have been linked to … [Read more...]
Downtown Rochester Hosts Deck Art 2017 with the Kick Off on May 11 & 12
May 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Deck Art 2017 Kicks off May 11 & 12 This year, over 450 artists from all over metro Detroit, Illinois, New York, and Pennsylvania as well as over 55 downtown Rochester businesses are participating in Deck Art 2017. In its seventh installment, Deck Art 2017 is a skateboard art competition and exhibition. Artists submit one-of-a-kind artwork using skateboard decks as a canvas. These decks will be on display in downtown Rochester businesses beginning May 11, and will be celebrated with a … [Read more...]
Deck Art 2015 is Back Again This May!
April 28, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This year, over 400 artists from all over metro Detroit, Washington, and Kentucky as well as 58 downtown Rochester businesses are participating in Deck Art 2015. In its fifth installment, Deck Art 2015 is a skateboard art competition and exhibition. Artists provide one-of-a-kind artwork using skateboard decks as a canvas. These decks will be displayed in downtown Rochester businesses beginning May 14 and will be celebrated with a two-day event on May 14 and 15. According to the press … [Read more...]
Rochester State of the City 2015 VIDEO
April 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
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...]
Rochester Restaurant Week
August 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
12 Restaurants to Choose From Restaurant week returns to downtown Rochester. Beginning Friday, August 23, visitors and regulars to Rochester will have a few deals to choose from when they get hungry. Running for 10 days, area restaurants offer a special menu. A dozen local restaurants are participating with providing dining deals for lunch, dinner or both. This is chance for people to get a deal at their favorite place to eat, or an incentive to try somewhere new for a meal. Lunch and … [Read more...]
Fun for Foodies during Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week
February 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Foodies unite! The Downtown Rochester Restaurant Week kicks off Monday, February 27 through Sunday, March 4. Restaurant week will follow the Fire and Ice Fest and is another great opportunity to try a new restaurant or visit an old favorite. During Restaurant Week, restaurants will offer a variety of special lunch promotions and a price-fixed menu for dinner (three courses for $20 or $30). Lunch will be served daily until 4:00 p.m. and dinner will be served from 4:00 p.m. until … [Read more...]
Big, Bright Light Show and Downtown Rochester With Video
December 2, 2010 by
Rochester Media was at the lighting ceremony of the The Big, Bright Light Show in Downtown Rochester this year. Mayor Jeffrey Cuthbertson was there to welcome the crowd and to enjoy the festivities with his own family as well. This year was the first time that the lights began at the South Bridge on Main Street and extended all the way to Romeo Street. There were over 1.5 million lights on display - the most so far in the five year history of the event. The Western Knitting Mill on Water … [Read more...]
