The Buffalo chapter of the American Red Cross' annual Bash -- a military-themed party that draws thousands of people from all corners of Western New York -- has become one of those signposts that summer is here in the City of Good Neighbors (even if the weather does…

When Tupac Shakur was shot and killed in September 1996, I was in my sophomore year at the University at Buffalo and I was convinced—CONVINCED—that it was a marketing ploy. I was certain that he would disappear from the scene for a few years (and why…

If you grew up as a book nerd, like me, then you have fond memories of spending countless hours immersed in books from your local library. One of the roof-raising moments of my youth was taking home top honors in the Dunkirk Free Library summer reading contest as…

Part of what makes Allentown such a unique and delightful part of Buffalo is the conglomeration of artists and galleries in the relatively small neighborhood—the kind of colorful, bohemian people and places that belie our city’s Rust Belt image and give…