From legendary funk musician Rick James to pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm and civil rights trailblazer Mary B.

Looking for the ideal patio this summer? Buffalo News food writer Francesca Bond is kicking off her new video series, ...

A birthday cake can be more than just a treat. Decorated in a favorite color or theme, they can bring extra excitement and joy to a child’s celebration, especially if extras are in short supply.

Gifting a book by a Buffalo-based author takes the shop local ethos to a whole new level … and there’s no shortage of books to consider for everyone on your list. Here’s a roundup of some recently ...

About a month after moving to Buffalo, Sebah Ghannam was ready to explore beyond pizza and wings. “I made a lot of Buffalonian friends, and I went to all their recommendations,” Sebah explains. “I was ...

From intricate ceramic mugs to whimsical ornaments to a sticker subscription service, here are five ideas for handmade gifts from local artists that don’t break the bank—but bring the fierce factor.

It’s only been open for a few months, but Buffalo has answered Beacon Grille’s beckoning with ravenous support. Husband and wife co-owners Amanda (general manager) and Bruce Wieszala (chef) are no ...

For Jennifer Batt, dessert has never just been dessert. “It’s pretty much my life,” says Jenn, owner, operator and food scientist behind Buffalo-based Quokka Sweets. A graduate of the Culinary ...

When her daughter passed away suddenly at her home in December 2020, Diane Mure was paralyzed with grief. She took in her two grandchildren, then ages 3 and 5, that night, and family members grabbed ...

With a teenager and a tween in our household, my wife and I are always looking for (relatively) brief road trips that offer a little something for each member of the family. One of our favorites, ...

The “Miracle on Ice” — Team USA’s legendary upset of the Soviet Union hockey team at the 1980 Olympics — is one of sports’ most indelible moments. The victory gave the country an emotional lift at a ...

A visitor expects to find books at a library, maybe movies and audio recordings. A laser cutter and 3D printers are more surprising, but those are among the many items available at the Buffalo and ...