Brian Sharp with host Evan Dawson on “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Friday, March 20, 2026
It’s our weekly news roundup.
First, a demolition project set to begin in May will pave the way for a new pedestrian passthrough in downtown Rochester. As reported by WXXI’s investigations and enterprise editor Brian Sharp, the city will raze a former McDonald’s on East Main Street, midway between St. Paul and North Clinton, to create what’s being called “Main Street Commons.” Sharp joins us to discuss the project and what’s next.
Then, Rochester is known as a festival city, and festival season is about to begin. CITY Magazine’s Patrick Hosken has a preview…