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Coffee Connection - Rochester Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It touches the lives of people from all backgrounds—rich or poor, black or...

As winter comes and we start spending more time indoors, keeping a clean home becomes a key part of self-care. It’s not just about...

Refocusing on Ourselves with Megan Maley As we approach the holiday season and the new year, we tend to reflect on the past year, what...

The experiences we have while growing up profoundly shape how we celebrate holidays today. Some families choose to recreate cherished...

How to embrace the season with local travel expert Julie Fago When people hear I am from Buffalo, NY, the first thing they think of is...

Wrapped with a Secondhand BoW As the holiday season approaches, the excitement of gathering and giving grows. This year, instead of...

ROC HOLIDAY VILLAGE - A Winter Wonderland Returns with Fresh Experiences and Community Spirit Every December, Rochester’s Dr. Martin...

12 Good Causes in Your Neighborhood As the snow begins to fall and holiday lights twinkle throughout Western New York, the spirit of...

The holiday season brings joy and togetherness but can also highlight grief for many families. In our community, remarkable individuals...

Running Through Buffalo's Winter Wonderland When I confidently declare that in Western New York, running is a 12-month activity, I often...

Shop Small First. Ditch the long lines and overcrowded aisles—this year, Pink Friday invites you to shop small, support your local...

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From the moment you enter one of the three Tattered Tulip locations in Western New York, owner Lisa Miles and her attentive team welcome...

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Akasya Crosier’s Journey Through Art, Healing, and Community The Buffalo art scene has been making waves lately. As home to some of the...

Cici Elliott's Low Tox-Journey In the heart of Rochester, Cici Elliott, a low-tox salon alchemist, stands as a guiding force of holistic...

Exploring Finger Lakes Wine Country from the Comfort of Your Couch with Maiah Johnson Dunn My Mother is the consummate host. She learned...

all things fall Emily’s enthusiasm for autumn shines as she talks about her favorite local spots. "A great place to enjoy fall foliage is...

Event planning is both an art and a skill. For many, coordinating and preparing for any occasion – from baby showers to graduations to...

Starting her business 13 years ago in a professional park in Lockport, Julie has experienced tremendous growth as a business owner in the...

Alex Plante’s deep admiration for lavender has led her to explore its many uses and benefits. She views it as a multi-faceted plant: a...

Chris Kreiger served in the US Army for ten years, deployed to Bosnia and Iraq and serving at NYC’s Ground Zero. When he returned home in...

As a native Rochesterian, I take pride in spending time in my city. Even though I grew up in the area, Rochester is one of those places...

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The city of Buffalo has a new moniker on the horizon: The City of Good Readers. Inspired by the annual Indie Bookstore Day, the new name...

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