Diversity highlighted at Westcott Street Cultural Fair’s 30th anniversary
The annual Westcott Street Cultural Fair offered a diverse range of music, food and artisan items for purchase all from locally sourced, small businesses. Read more »
Beyond the Hill
Syracuse skaters of all ages congregate in memory of Andrew Grabowski
The Flowers Skate Shop, in conjunction with Skate4Drew, hosted a skate competition in commemoration of the late Andrew Grabowski who was a beloved pillar of the Syracuse skate scene. Read more »
For decades, Boom Babies founder Lorraine Koury prioritized fashion, friendship
After the passing of Lorraine Koury, her former colleagues and employees spoke glowingly about the amazing woman she was. Read more »
Syracuse Stage musical ‘How to Dance in Ohio’ breaks barriers with its debut
The world premiere of “How to Dance In Ohio” opens at Syracuse Stage Sept. 22, making it the first modern commercial theater production to use a predominantly neurodivergent cast for its autistic roles. Read more »
Functional pottery, tea come to the Everson through ‘Curious Vessels’ exhibit
“Curious Vessels,” a current exhibition at the Everson Museum of Art, offers a new experience with functional art, allowing visitors to both admire and use the pottery. Read more »
La Casita celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘Once Upon A Time’ exhibit
”Once Upon A Time,” La Casita’s exhibit this year, uses art to bring the Latinx community in Syracuse together and bond over their shared experiences. Read more »
Here are 5 local festivals to welcome the fall season
Relish in the fall harvest season with these 5 festivals, all within an hour of Syracuse. Read more »
Italian community gathers for 3 days of meatballs and music at Festa Italiana
The 24th annual Festa Italiana took place this past weekend, bringing with it culture, music and authentic Italian cuisine. Read more »
CNY Playhouse’s new play offers viewers a futuristic ‘escape from reality’
CNY Playhouse’s latest production, “Spacebar: A Broadway Play” explores the struggles of being an adolescent, and how to own your insecurities, no matter what. Read more »
Gallery: The 44th Golden Harvest Festival in Baldwinsville, NY
Beaver Lakes Nature Center held its 44th Golden Harvest Festival on Saturday and Sunday, September 11-12. The event featured vendors from across the Syracuse, NY area and featured food, games, crafts, and shops for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Read more »
Baldwinsville’s Golden Harvest Festival celebrates its 44th year
The Golden Harvest Festival in Baldwinsville, New York is a way for local artisans to come together and sell their works to attendees from around the state. Read more »
‘Céad Míle Fáilte’: Locals celebrate heritage at Syracuse Irish Festival
Irish culture was on full view at Clinton Square this weekend, with people from all over Syracuse meeting downtown for food, fun and festivities. Read more »
Gallery: Traditional attractions, new additions draw crowds to the 2022 New York State Fair
The 2022 New York State Fair brought crowds of people to Syracuse. People from across the state came to visit animals, see traditional attractions, ride classic carnival rides, and enjoy tasty fair food. Read more »
85 South show features roasts from comedians, knee slaps from audience
Comedy trio 85 South Show performed at the Upstate Medical University Arena on Thursday night, attracting an audience of over 2000 people. Read more »
Meet the volunteers behind Thornden Park’s Mills Rose Garden
With their base just off Syracuse Campus, the Syracuse Rose Society provides a place for volunteers to relax and give back to the community. Read more »
Savor the outdoors this fall with these 4 central New York
Enjoy the early fall weather this long weekend with these 4 local day trips. Read more »
Classic traditions, new attractions come together at this year’s New York State Fair
The annual New York State Fair offers an assortment of family activities, from fair staples to new and innovative ideas. Read more »
Taste of Syracuse food festival returns to Clinton Square after 2 years
Thousands of visitors came to Clinton Square this weekend to take part in the Taste of Syracuse Festival, which was returning from a two-year hiatus. Read more »
Amid craft beer’s rise, upstate NY is growing into a beer destination. Here’s why.
Since breaking into the craft beer scene, Upstate New York has earned a reputation of excellence in the market. Read more »
Take your grad guests to these 4 restaurants this weekend
Our writer offers four restaurant options ideal for commencement weekend and celebrating the impressive accomplishments of the class of 2022. Read more »
Wrap up the spring semester this weekend with these 5 events
Food trucks and drill music are just two of the variety of events happening in or around Syracuse this weekend. Read more »
3 SCSD students advocate for school’s cultural awareness through public speaking
Through meeting at the North Side Learning Center since August, a group of around 10 Syracuse high school students identified issues that student immigrants face and decided to speak about it. Read more »
Positivity Project works to stop bullying in schools before it starts
To help students create quality relationships in school, Jeff Bryan and Mike Erwin created the Positivity Project. Read more »
The world’s 1st ultrafast EV charging network started in an SU dorm room
Since receiving a $1 million investment from Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban, Syracuse University alumnus Josh Aviv has continued to develop SparkCharge, the world’s first ultrafast mobile electric vehicle charging network. Read more »
