From legendary funk musician Rick James to pioneering politician Shirley Chisholm and civil rights trailblazer Mary B.

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

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 ...

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 ...

Planning a wedding can have a way of morphing into a full-time job, complete with mood boards, spreadsheets and a countdown ...

Levi Zhang has a refined palate. He describes a dish’s texture and aroma. He isolates subtle differences in flavors. He knows ...

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 ...

When shining sun and warm days draw neighbors out of hibernation, fleeting summers in Buffalo feel priceless. But as rising ...

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 ...

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 ...