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A reflection on the comedy stylings of Pope Francis, who is telling priests to lighten up and not be so dour. -
The Food and Drug Administration has told food manufacturers the psychoactive mushroom Amanita muscaria isn't authorized for food, including edibles, because it doesn't meet safety standards. -
There's been a bit of consternation flying around about the fact that the theatrical release of Juror #2, directed by Clint Eastwood, was very muted. But this movie is perfect to watch at home. -
The Wilson Center's Michael Kugelman says that for many Bangladeshis, a successful youth-led mass movement has shattered a long malaise and kindled a newfound optimism about the country's future. -
The NFL is reaching more Latinos than ever. Here's how they've scored with a Spanish-speaking audience.
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Almost from the day it opened in 1985, the Downtown Buffalo pedestrian mall - which stretched from Tupper Street south to South Park Avenue - was viewed as an urban planning faux pas. Planners hoped the mall would revitalize the central business district, but it did just the opposite. Long-time businesses closed, buildings sat empty and downtown suffered. -
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The over 70,000 people expected to see The Lion King at Shea’s could serve as a hint for how the historic downtown Buffalo theater could have a positive impact on the city's central business district.
WBFO Arts & Culture Beat
- Theater Talk: KIDMAN CAROL (and other Carols) about to close; SORRY WRONG CHIMNEY continues at Desiderio's; Anthony sees Audra in GYPSY; SCOTUS's Katanji Brown Jackson in &JULIET
- Theater Talk: WIZARD OF OZ, NUTCRACKER, both very enjoyable; a timely and fun JUNIE B. JONES continues at TOY; Silvia Pinal, Mexican Golden Age star, passes at age 93
- Theater Talk: NUTCRACKER at Shea's, CHRISTMAS CAROL at Alleyway and Shaw, ('tis the season), WIZARD OF OZ at Lancaster Opera has talented cast (see listings)
- Theater Talk: Lockport's Taylor Theater, THANKSGIVING PLAY at Ujima, & JULIET at Shea's, SUNSET BLVD. on Broadway Tour, Stephen McKinley Henderson into Am. Theater Hall of Fame
WBFO Disabilities Beat
- Disabilities Beat: Tips to assist disabled community members during inclement weather events
- Disabilities Beat: UB researchers find chronic pain is contributing to US disability trends
- Disabilities Beat: Tackling stigma on World AIDS Day
- Disabilities Beat: PBS Kids release new neurodivergent-led kids show 'Carl the Collector'
WBFO Racial Equity Beat
- Lawsuit against City of Buffalo seeks full implementation of Proactive Rental Inspections Law
- Film festival, golf tournaments and Freedom Crossing tour mark end to Juneteenth celebrations
- Gillibrand announces legislation addressing disparities in access to health care
- Lawsuit seeks to restore Humboldt Parkway, remove parts of Scajaquada Expressway
Sin Fronteras WNY and Buffalo Toronto Public Media have launched a Latino radio station. Listen to Radio Bilingüe on 88.7 WBFO HD3, and it is now available to stream via the website, smart speakers, and our apps!
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