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.

The recent opening of BestCellar Book Bar in Clarence hammered home a point that has been rattling around my brain for months: Western New York is home to quite a few establishments that offer two ...

Always making your own cocktails? Can’t get enough of IPAs? Why not host your wedding at where they’re made then? Western New York is home to many hand-crafted specialties, from wine in Niagara County ...

It’s hard to imagine a world without Popeye, Betty Boop and Superman. These characters are fixtures in our culture. We see them on umbrellas, coffee mugs, bumper stickers and even on arms and legs, as ...

Wearable tech and data-driven fitness. AI-powered personal trainers. Biohacking your body to optimal health. Some of the biggest fitness trends in 2025 can feel complex, pricey and intimidating. But ...

Remember those paperback novels with lovers on covers in the grocery store checkout line, circa 1987? The flowing-haired Fabio characters in chest-baring pirate shirts pouncing on flustered maidens ...

From passing notes to planning a future, Buffalonians Mary and Gavin are true high school sweethearts. What started as playful banter blossomed into more after a New Year’s Eve kiss, sparking the ...

The holidays are approaching, and ‘tis the season for finding that perfect something for the people you love. Here, we showcase five unique, handmade options that won’t break the bank. Have a football ...

June through October is the busy season for local wildlife rescuers. Spring and summer are baby boom season for most winged and four-legged creatures, exponentially increasing the number of animals ...