Starting at 7am this morning 103.3 The Edge, the Olmsted Parks Conservancy and a host of various Buffalo tree huggers have been stationed at Fat Bob's in Allentown. Shortly after 8am, a 'full blow' parade set out into the city's historic Tree District,... »
By Michael Hargrave:The West Side Bazaar has been moving forward in leaps and bounds this year. Not only have they celebrated a full year of operation, but in that time they have been so successful that a major expansion is now in the works thanks to a... »
The Donovan Building's Main Street facade was nearly gone as of yesterday revealing the structure's cantilevered concrete floors. The former State office building is beginning its new life as the future home of law firm Phillips Lytle, a 96-room Court... »
When I first heard that Elmwood Village Fabrics was leaving Elmwood Avenue, I was sad, but I figured that owner Sandy Hertel was venturing to another commercial district. That turned out not to be the case. Instead of heading to Amherst Street or Grant... »
UB Law School's Regional Economic Development class is bringing fresh economic development ideas to neighborhoods that need a boost. The course lets students attempt to identify a real need in the community, apply the theory learned in the classroom a... »
Where are you from originally? Born and raised in Buffalo, grew up in Allentown.What is your medium?I'm primarily a painter so I use oils, acrylic, oil pastels and watercolor. For mixed media works, I use whatever inspires me or whatever I've been col... »
Despite the fact that they live in a city with such a significant historic role as a Great Lakes port, many of Buffalo's public school students are lacking in knowledge and hands-on experience with the great natural resource that lies just outside thei... »
Can Buffalo do it? More importantly, can Shredd and Ragan do it? After witnessing all of the hype surrounding Dyngus Day, 103.3 The Edge's Shredd and Ragan began to hatch a plot. If a 'B-list' holiday such as Dyngus Day could suddenly catapult to infam... »
The Donovan Building on lower Main Street is shedding its façade. Construction crews are 'de-skinning" the eight-story building down to its structural steel. A new glass and brick façade will take its place. Benderson Development is spearheading the... »
The implementation of "Complete Streets" creates opportunities for everyone, regardless of how we choose to get around - by car, bike, transit, or our own two feet and creates an inviting environment for residents, travelers and businesses alike. How ... »
UB Law School's Regional Economic Development class is bringing fresh economic development ideas to neighborhoods that need a boost. "Railroad Renaissance: An Urbane North Buffalo Community" was created by the student team of Michael Cimasi, Shervin R... »
Meeting highlights include: 1) Creation of a Medical Corridor Resident Advisory Committee 2) Designation of St. John Community Development Corporation ("CDC") as the developer of 50 City-owned parcels of land located in the Ellicott District. St. John ... »
Leaders from HomeFront, Inc. and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) joined federal, state and city officials last week to mark completion of the latest vacant home rehab project transforming a neighborhood on Buffalo's West Side. The rehab o... »
Where are you from originally? Born and raised in Buffalo.What is your medium? Mostly graphic arts, design, printmaking.... Mixed media, painting and collage.How has Buffalo influenced your work? Literally and figuratively, Buffalo is the subject matt... »
Where are you from originally? I am originally from Buffalo, I grew up in South Buffalo.What is your medium? I am a glass artist. I work with borosilicate, or "hard" glass, in flame working or blown work. How has Buffalo influenced your work? Buffal... »
