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, ...

Planning a wedding can have a way of morphing into a full-time job, complete with mood boards, spreadsheets and a countdown that often starts a year before you ever walk down the aisle. It’s easy to ...

There’s a simple joy to walking Western New York beaches, because you never know what you might find. Anyone who has spent time beachcombing here knows that Lake Erie is often kind enough to share its ...

Chef Michael Dimmer of Marble+Rye pairs sweet-as-candy local beets with tangy, oniony chive yogurt to create a scrumptious take on beet carpaccio. Topped with homemade croutons and pickled shallots ...

The rural town of Marilla on the eastern side of Erie County might not strike you as a shopping destination—but the Marilla Country Store would say otherwise. “If we don’t have it, you don’t really ...

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, ...

As summer gets into full swing, farmers markets and vendors are gearing up for another season of local, fresh and often one-of-a-kind finds. Whether you’re a dedicated market-goer or a newcomer ready ...

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.

Not the folks at Hartman’s Distilling Co. The Bless This Mess gives a whiskey-forward cocktail a dessert twist and makes getting involved beyond a simple sip part of the fun. "It's interactive and fun ...

What began as a chance meeting in the early months of the pandemic turned into a love story that would take place over the course of several cities for Buffalo native Andrew and his now wife, Gretchen ...

Entering certain spaces, it’s obvious when someone has considered all the elements that make a place feel welcoming, inviting and full of belonging. Just the right amount of light. A visual invitation ...