Brooksie Way Half Marathon Traffic Information

The 10th annual Brooksie Way Half Marathon will be run this weekend through the City of Rochester. The race begins Sunday September 24th at 8 am. The half marathon starts and ends at Oakland University.

 The race is an opportunity for over 4,000 runners to experience the streets, trails and hospitality that the City of Rochester has to offer. The first runners will start arriving in the City at approximately 8:30 am and will be leaving the City ...

City to Partner with the CRWC for Trash Cleanup Event

Want to make a difference in your community, or get some volunteer hours? Come join the City of Rochester and the Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) at our annual Clinton River Cleanup on September 30 from 9 am - 11 am at Rochester Municipal Park.

The Clinton River Watershed Council’s (CRWC’s) Annual Clinton Cleanup rallies volunteers, businesses, local governments and organizations from around the watershed with the goal of getting together to help clean up the Clinton River, i...

Help People Affected by Hurricane Harvey

The Salvation Army and Red Cross are providing help to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here's how to donate and help.

Salvation Army 

  Donations to the Salvation Army to support the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts can be made: 

• Online at helpsalvationarmy.org.   
• By calling 1-800- SAL-ARMY.   
• By texting STORM t...

Fall 2017 City Newsletter Now Available

Summer is winding down, but things are in full swing here around the City. Check out the Fall 2017 City Newsletter to check out the unique events going on in Rochester, and important information for residents this time of year.

Some of the highlights of this edition include election information, downtown events, volunteer opportunities, and important considerations for maintaining your property when the leaves start to fall. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please...