America was at war in the Atlantic and the Pacific, when an aircraft carrier appeared on the horizon. A squadron of Navy planes buzzed overhead and started landing on the carrier, refueling and then ...

Katie Johnston always considered herself a dog person—then during a Buffalo City Animal Shelter event in 2019, she decided it was time to make that official and bring one home.

Civilized Beasts was born in 2018, a small home goods business of handcrafted bespoke products that feel comfortable (civilized) yet bold with a touch of edge (beasts). Photography / Tribe Up North ...

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 ...

All about the Buffalove? What better way to show your love for the City of Good Neighbors than tying the knot at one of these iconic, local spots.

Everything old is new again, especially in the world of cocktails. That includes twists on the Boilermaker and the Moscow Mule. Boilermakers are being reinvented in creative ways. While beer and booze ...

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.

Extra Extra Pizza in Five Points is Buffalo’s first cooperatively owned pizzeria. Its no-tip model builds all cost, including fair employee wages, into the menu price. Photography / James Pici ...

ERLO Contemporary is an eclectic space offering one-of-a-kind finds including paintings, ceramics, candles, jewelry, handbags and other home goods made by emerging and established artists, at a price ...

But competing in pageants built her confidence, and winning the National United Miss crown has opened her world in new ways. Her duties include taking over the National United Miss Instagram account ( ...

If you are a parent in Western New York who also enjoys beer, there’s a very good chance you’ve lingered over a flight at a brewery while your kids bury their noses in an iPad. And that is nothing to ...

We all have a favorite “porch beer:” something that’s light, easy-drinking and perfect for a mellow outdoors hang.