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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 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 ...

Out at the dig site, dozens of aspiring paleontologists crouch over the rocky landscape with trowels, picks and brushes, carefully scanning the rubble for signs of prehistoric sea life. With thrilling ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kids want to play. Better yet? It’s good for them. Over and over, research from sources like UNICEF, Harvard Medicine and the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that children benefit from engaging ...

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 ...

Finding passion in life is a different journey for everyone. Some have a goal from the time they’re children to go on and be doctors or singers and performers. For others, it takes a while to unearth.