Three decades of cultural exchange! As part of Rochester and Hamamatsu, Japan’s 30th anniversary as sister cities, Mayor Evans and Mayor Yusuke Nakano met at City Hall to exchange gifts and celebrate the longstanding bond between their communities.

Rochester and Hamamatsu, Japan, are celebrating 30 years as sister cities! Mayor Evans welcomed Mayor Yusuke Nakano and his delegation to reaffirm a partnership rooted in cultural exchange, education, research, and economic opportunity. Here’s to the next 30 years!

A new chapter for a Rochester-grown business! Popli Design Group celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters at The Wolk Building. Founded in Rochester in 1982, PDG’s move to the city marks another investment in our community and its future.

A grand slam of a day in Rochester! Tennis legend & equality advocate Venus Williams joined more than 1,100 people gathered for the YWCA of Rochester & Monroe County’s Empowering Women Luncheon. Here’s to the YWCA, to Venus Williams, & to everyone who is breaking barriers!

Four miles of the Erie Canalway Trail in Rochester are officially back open! Today, we joined the New York State Canal Corporation to celebrate the completion of improvements, including new paving, drainage, fencing, wayfinding signage, safety features, and accessibility upgrades.

The 3rd annual HBCU Classic was a classic indeed! From the college expo and tailgate to the football game and Battle of the Bands, it was a weekend full of community, culture, and celebration. Thank you to everyone who came out to make this year’s Classic one to remember!

Your voice matters! Mayor Evans joined the Monroe County Board of Elections today to kick off National Voter Education Week. Early voting starts on Oct. 24 in Monroe County — make a plan to have your voice heard!

Celebrating students who show up and give their best every day! Mayor Evans joined Dr. Iris J. Banister School No. 33 for Breakfast with the Mayor, recognizing students who achieved perfect attendance last school year alongside their teachers, families, and classmates.

Rochester is stronger when everyone has access to quality health care. We joined Trillium Health and community partners today to celebrate the opening of its newest clinic on Jefferson Avenue, expanding access to care and strengthening Rochester.

Happy National Custodian Day! Today, we’re celebrating the City of Rochester’s custodial crew and thanking them for the work they do every day to keep our facilities clean, safe, and welcoming. We appreciate all you do for our city!

Congratulations to Century 21 Apex on the grand opening of its new office on University Avenue! The new location brings more resources and opportunities for local real estate professionals and strengthens the momentum of businesses choosing to grow and invest in our city.

Today, we celebrated the ribbon-cutting of The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester’s newly rebuilt Emergency Family Services Center! The expanded space features a larger food pantry and a new choice model that allows families to select the food they need most.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and today we stood with survivors and partners to reaffirm our commitment to ending domestic violence. Together, we can break the cycle of abuse and build a safer Rochester where everyone can live free from violence and fear.

Yesterday, we celebrated the opening of True North, a new affordable housing development in the Upper Falls neighborhood! The project includes 70 apartments and a wellness clinic offering mental health, peer recovery, and addiction services