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LebFest Comes to Downtown Rochester

dwzemens — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:53:36 +0000

The first annual LebFest is coming to downtown Rochester. More information about the festival, which features Lebanese food, culture, entertainment and gift booths can be found on their Facebook page.

Michigan Central Railroad Bridge

dwzemens — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:50:17 +0000

After almost a year of reconstruction, the old Michigan Central Railroad bridge has been restored to it’s former glory.

Although it no longer has tracks nor trains running across it, the bridge is now a link between the Paint Creek Trail and the Clinton River Trail. It crosses the Paint Creek adjacent to the Royal Park Hotel and allows bikers and walkers to move seamlessly from one trail to the other. The setting of the bridge is dramatic, with the five star hotel as a backdrop and natural beauty surrounding.

The project was initiated and completed by the Rochester Downtown Development Authority. It was an expensive project, but maintaining the historic structures in Rochester has always been a priority.

I think the bridge looks terrific. What do you think?

Downtown Rochester in Photos

dwzemens — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:22:12 +0000

Published June 11, 2009, the fifth book of photography from City Photos and Books, Inc. features the beautiful and historic town of Rochester, Michigan, located in northern Oakland County.

According to author Rod Arroyo:

Rochester is one of the great small towns in Michigan. It offers a dynamic combination of rich history, quality growth, and vibrancy that encompasses downtown, other business areas, and the neighborhoods. This is a walkable community. Whether it is a downtown sidewalk, the Paint Creek Trail, Rochester Municipal Park or a neighborhood sidewalk, people are walking, biking or running in and around the City every day.

The Rochester book is available at:

Lytle Pharmacy: 340 Main Street; Rochester, Michigan 48307
Haig’s of Rochester Fine Jewelry: 311 Main Street; Rochester, Michigan 48307

The book can also be ordered from CityPhotos or Amazon, but we encourage you to buy the book locally if possible.

A portion of the proceeds benefit Rochester Area Youth Assistance.

What does “Main Street” mean to you?

dwzemens — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:57:47 +0000

What does the term “Main Street” mean to you? I suspect it means different things to different people, but I also think that there is a common definition somewhere inside all of us about what Main Street is.

I think that the Adrian Downtown Development Authority has come up with a good description of what main street is.

Main Street has become a handy phrase to describe everything that is wholesome or ‘right’ with our country.
Downtown Adrian

What do you think? As always, we welcome your comments.

Pick 3. Spend 50. Save Your Local Economy.

dwzemens — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:40:58 +0000

Brick and mortar. Downtown shopping. Supporting your community. All of these things are vital to the communities we choose to call home.

Take some time to read about the 3/50 Project. Once you do, I think you will see that it just makes sense.

Let’s support our local communities and our local downtowns. They have done much to support us through the decades and we owe them a favor in these tough times.

Which three downtown Rochester businesses will you pick? Please leave your comment below.