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Forget Bedknobs and Broomsticks
It’s All About Barbershop Bookshelves with Black Boys read too After a particularly difficult day teaching 5th grade in the Buffalo...
Connect & Thrive
with barbara leicht, mindset career coach In today’s competitive job market, making genuine connections is crucial for career success and...
Buffalo’s Creative Pulse
Akasya Crosier’s Journey Through Art, Healing, and Community The Buffalo art scene has been making waves lately. As home to some of the...
Plan Your Next Celebration with Miranda Quartaro Event Coordination & Design
Event planning is both an art and a skill. For many, coordinating and preparing for any occasion – from baby showers to graduations to...
At the Heart of the Home
Starting her business 13 years ago in a professional park in Lockport, Julie has experienced tremendous growth as a business owner in the...
Buffalo’s Azuna Is Helping Non-profits & Animals
Buffalo-based Azuna, a digital-first household products company that creates plant-based, naturally powerful odor-eliminating solutions,...
Meet me on Monroe & Park
As a native Rochesterian, I take pride in spending time in my city. Even though I grew up in the area, Rochester is one of those places...
Fine Tastings 2024
AL SIGL community: Celebrating Two Decades of Impact Photo by Jolana Hollister Fine Tastings honorary 2024 event chair Linda Garvey has...
Picnic With a Local Twist
Summertime is filled with family and friends, sunshine, and laughter, and usually a picnic or two. While packing sandwiches and heading...
Heroes Brewing: Sips That Give Back
Celebrate the spirit of everyday heroes who show love triumphs over all. From grandparents and pet adopters to nurses, teachers, and...
Corks & Cameras
Get To Know Rochester Wine Vlogger @thepadawanwino Wine. Fashion. Travel. Music. Entrepreneurship. Rochester’s Rubi Rodriguez, who goes...
Buffalo: The City of Good Readers
The city of Buffalo has a new moniker on the horizon: The City of Good Readers. Inspired by the annual Indie Bookstore Day, the new name...
Setting Sail
Buffalo Community Boathouse Offers Opportunities for Veterans and Underserved Youth Diana Augspurger is the kind of person you can share...
Exploring History, Nature, And Community With Corn Hill Navigation
The Rochester area has such historical significance, from its Industrial Revolution days as a key commerce stop along the Erie Canal east...
15 Q&A's to Meet Emma Brittain
Join us as we chat with Emma Brittain, a talented muralist whose work beautifully blends human experiences with the wonders of nature....
Getting Out In Nature With Marcus Rosten
As spring comes in full bloom, so does the opportunity to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and explore some of the best our nature’s creatures...
Honoring History Through Art
Retelling the Stories of Our Past, One Pattern at A Time “So much of our future lies in preserving our past.” – Peter Westbrook Art has...
Grain & Verse
Poetry, Music, and Visual Art Converge in the 12th Season of the Silo City Reading Series For over 45 years, the Just Buffalo Literary...
Football Fans Around The World Donate $400,000 To Ten Lives Club In Support Of Tyler Bass
If there’s one thing the world knows now, it’s not to mess with a man who loves cats. When Bills kicker Tyler Bass received criticism and...
Creating Smiles One Costume At A Time
Step into a world where everyday heroes are wearing colorful capes and masks, where smiles are the currency of change, and where the...
Dotty Mayle: the Art of Spreading Local Love
What can be more fun than opening up a bag or basket full of life’s simple pleasures, such as all-natural soaps, hand-pressed stickers,...
A Look Into the Cosmos: The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
2:07 PM: Eclipse begins as Moon will begin to cover the Sun 3:20 PM: Totality Begins. Duration depends on where you’re in the path of...
Navigating Wellness with Jennifer Fedus
As winter fades and spring approaches, the challenges of the new year may linger. With goals stacked high, pursuing wellness can feel...
Rochester's Winter Wonders
Those of us who consider Rochester our home are certainly no strangers to winter weather. From steady snowfall, chilly winds, and...
Unique Date Night Ideas in Rochester
We all know how busy life gets, and with a never-ending to-do list, it can be difficult to prioritize social events. With holidays like...
Love without end: The Willie Bee Foundation
The Willie Bee Foundation, a heartwarming not-for-profit organization, came to life in 2017 with a beautiful purpose: to offer support to...
Unlock Timeless Elegance with Julie Muscato Home And Gifts
Nestled on charming Walnut Street of Lockport, Julie Muscato Home & Gifts is a beacon of pride for its eponymous owner, Lockport native,...
Embrace the Magic of East Aurora
Welcome to the historic Village of East Aurora. Nestled within Buffalo’s southtowns, East Aurora is an area rich in tradition and steeped...
DL Home + Garden: Where Design Dreams Come to Life
Located at 283 Central Avenue, a block from Rochester’s busy downtown train station, DL Home & Garden has become a staple in Western New...
Deck the Halls for a Purpose: Bivona's 2023 Light Tour for Child Advocacy
Get into the holiday spirit and help raise money for a worthy cause this year by supporting the Bivona Holiday Lights Tour. Initially...
New Directors Bring Fresh Magic to Rochester City Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ Tradition
The Rochester City Ballet (RCB) is adding a never-before-seen twist on a classic tale with this year’s highly anticipated “The...
Little gifts, lots of cheer
Upstate New York is full of creative entrepreneurs. From well established businesses to side-hustle hobbyists, our region is bursting...
Pink Friday Sparkles in WNY
In the vibrant communities of Western New York, a unique fusion of community spirit emerges every November, drenching the town in pink...
Get Ready for the Fifth Annual Roc Holiday Village
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner! Organizers are gearing up to spread some festive cheer with the fifth...
SABAH is Where Everyone Belongs
The ice in the rink may be cold, but it’s no match for the warm hearts found at Skating Athletes Bold At Heart (SABAH). This program,...
Embracing nature & breaking barriers
In the heart of Buffalo, a movement has emerged that is challenging stereotypes, fostering empowerment, and uniting a diverse community...
Giving back to the Buffalo community
Buffawix Candle Co Kristine Bailey is the face behind Buffawix Candle Co. It all started when her kids were having a craft show at...
Sophia The Fierce
Courageous Cancer Warrior turned Angel Inspires Sophia the Fierce, Inc.’s Mission for Pediatric Cancer Research and Relief In July 2021,...
Shining Light for Breast Cancer Warriors
Breast cancer, a formidable adversary that affects millions of lives each year, not only takes a toll on physical health but also brings...
Panache, Consignment by Natalie Rae
Nestled within Brighton Commons, there exists a one-of-a-kind shopping haven known as Panache. Stepping through its doors, you’re not...
Exploring Upward Niagara
Chasing sunshine in historic Lewiston, Youngstown & surrounding neighborhoods The Niagara River Region is known worldwide for its beauty,...
A little library with a big mission
If you’re walking around in your neighborhood, you might spot one of these little structures popping up more and more. Inspired by the...
Saturday in Roc starts with Cars & Coffee
A car is more than just a form of travel; it’s an investment where significant life experiences occur and lifetime memories are made....
Summer vibes @ Rochester's Parks
This summer, spend some time on our local trails and paths to enjoy our beautiful communities! Visiting your nearby park is the perfect...
Fur-ever friends: meet the Insta-famous pets of Buffalo
Sir Kingston Lewis The French Bulldog @sir.kingston.lewis.frenchie I’m Sir Kingston Lewis, but you can call me King. I’m a 4½-year-old...
Sprinkling joy to Buffalo's towns
“Our Ice Cream Truck” cruises local south town neighborhoods weekly, serving up sweets for the streets that patrons are going nuts for....
Remembering the Sweetest in Buffalo: Mary Alloy
When we think of “Sweet Buffalo,” with its positive, inspirational stories of hope, love, and kindness, we think of Mary Alloy, a devoted...
On the Road with Busy Mama
Anastasia Fusillo is known as Busy Mama in Ontario, Canada. She started her blogging journey when she felt isolated after moving to a new...
Young Bills Fan in Search of a Family
Ronnell is a 16 year-old boy who describes himself as “funny, silly, and approachable.” He is also very resilient and very outgoing and...
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