Rochester, New York
One of America's
most underrated cities.
Adam Stetzer is a semi-retired tech executive who's convinced Rochester is one of America's most underrated cities. He writes about the people, places, and stories that prove it.
Adam Stetzer in real-life
Adam Stetzer as a cartoon narrator — Why not?
Run Our River 5K Returns April 14 Along the Genesee
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Ford Street Bridge, Rochester NY
The Great NYS Flea Comes to the Public Market: April 19
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., Rochester NY
Clean Sweep 2026: Join Rochester's Biggest Volunteer Day
Sat, May 2, 2026 · 8:00 AM
ESL Ballpark, Rochester NY
Fairport Canal Days 2026: How to Make the Most of the Region's Best June Weekend
Fairport Canal Days returns June 5-7, 2026 for its 49th year. Here's what to expect — and why biking the Erie Canalway Trail from Pittsford is the best way to arrive.
5 min read
The Rochester Public Market: A Guide to the Flower City's Greatest Gathering Place
The Rochester Public Market has been part of this city since 1827. Here's what to expect, what to eat, and why it remains the most democratic institution in Rochester.
6 min read
Rochester Is Tearing Out the Inner Loop North — And It Can't Happen Soon Enough
Rochester is removing the Inner Loop North, a 1.5-mile sunken expressway that divided the city for 60 years. Here's what the $223 million project means for the neighborhoods it will reconnect.
6 min read
Rochester Sees No Gun Deaths in Q1 2026 — A City's Long Road Back
Rochester recorded zero gun deaths through Q1 2026 — a striking milestone for a city that hit 85 homicides in 2021 and has seen measurable progress every year since.
6 min read
How to Get Around Rochester on a Veo E-Bike or Scooter
A practical guide to using Veo e-bikes and scooters in Rochester — how to start, what to ride, where to go, and how the program works for everyone.
7 min read
ESL Ballpark and the Bet Rochester Is Making on Itself
Rochester's ESL Ballpark opens the 2026 season with a $65M renovation plan and a bigger vision for downtown. Here's what's at stake — and what the ballpark has always meant.
6 min read
Bull's Head Rochester: The 200-Year History Behind the City's Biggest Neighborhood Comeback
From a cattle tavern in 1808 to a $350 million revitalization breaking ground in 2026 — the full story of Rochester's most historic neighborhood comeback.
11 min read
Jines Restaurant on Park Avenue: Rochester's Most Beloved Breakfast Table
Jines Restaurant on Park Avenue has been a Rochester breakfast institution since 1971. Here's why I've been eating here with my dad every week for 15 years.
11 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Rochester, NY Neighborhoods
A deeply researched, insider's guide to every Rochester NY neighborhood and suburb — city character, history, stats, and honest local perspective.
49 min read
