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, ...

When 12-year-old Emma Brady first heard about KidBiz—the entrepreneurial program that provides kids with an opportunity to ...

Out at the dig site, dozens of aspiring paleontologists crouch over the rocky landscape with trowels, picks and brushes, ...

It’s sometimes hard to feel like you can get away from it all without actually packing up for a vacation. But here in Western ...

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.