Rochester Life
bookstore
Through fire and flames, local business Akimbo Bookshop has the community at its back
This outpouring of support from the community has emboldened Crawford to think about the future of Akimbo, including opening Akimbo 2.0.
shopping
Where to shop in Rochester for Small Business Saturday
Shopping from small and local businesses is a great way to support the owners and their staff and they are often home to more unique gifts than you may find at a national retail chain
downtown
Rochester Vintage Shop owner deciphers current fashion trends
If you are looking for a place to shop for your fall clothing, here’s an option for you: The Op Shop, a collective of vintage clothing and accessories next to the Eastman School of Music, home to more than 30 vendors and supplying all kinds of fashion styles.
technology
UR affiliate aims to return Rochester to its former tech hub glory
NextCorps is a Rochester-based non-profit and UR affiliate helping local tech startups get off the ground. Their hope is to see our region become one of the nation’s top tech hubs.
inner loop
Urban undoing: the flaws of the inner loop
Every city has some significant thoroughfare through which these transportation systems operate. Rochester has the Inner Loop.
flour
From flour city to flower city: The rise and fall of flour mills in Rochester
Rochester owes much of its early growth to numerous flour mills.
coffee
Java Joe: The man behind Rochester’s favorite coffee bean
Slowly approaching its thirties, Java’s reputation is embedded in its local and ethically sourced coffee beans.
farmers market
Nothing Beets College Night at the Westside Farmers Market
As a Genesee St. resident, this wasn’t my first time at the market, but I was excited to see the special events included for College Night.
Alumni
UR alumnus brings new life to Tin Roof
After graduating in 2019, Chitaphong never imagined he'd go on to run Tin Roof, a popular bar near campus. Although it wasn't easy learning to run a business in the midst of the pandemic, Chitaphong has a vision for Tin Roof - making it the best time for as many people possible.
Rochester Life
Exploring The Lucky Flea Market
Most of the vendors are thrifted resellers, boasting copious amounts of vintage clothing and goods that look like they could be straight out of my grandparents’ houses.
