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Braymiller Market
The urban planning gamble of bringing a downtown supermarket into the central business district will officially end later next week when the Braymiller Market closes its doors for the last time.
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Each week, guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: the movie Mississippi Masala, the series Like Water for Chocolate and Hasan Minhaj's new special. -
In a wave of fall TV shows, including The Day of the Jackal, The Agency, and Netflix's new Keira Knightley series Black Doves, spies don't just answer to their intelligence agencies – they've also got families at home. -
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Thanksgiving Day kicks off a wave of volunteers stirred by the holiday spirit, but those in charge of local charities say they'd rather have that help at other times of the year. -
Almost 9 in 10 U.S. voters felt the November election was run well, according to new survey data. That's a jump compared with 2020 — an increase driven exclusively by Republican voters.
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WBFO Arts & Culture Beat
- 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
- Theater Talk: ANTIGONE at Buff State was solid, SOMETHING ROTTEN at MusicalFare is hilarious, creator Christie Baugher shares insights on the captivating musical THE FITZGERALDS OF ST. PAUL at Irish Classical.
- Theater Talk: So many openings! So little time! REMEMBER THIS a powerful one-person at Jewish Rep; 2nd Gen's SPELLING BEE keeps 'em laughing at Shea's Smith. See listings attached.
WBFO Disabilities Beat
- Disabilities Beat: PBS Kids release new neurodivergent-led kids show 'Carl the Collector'
- Disabilities Beat: Transit options are limited for blind & low vision WNY residents
- Disabilities Beat: Disabled New Yorkers still faced barriers at the polls this year
- Disabilities Beat: Post-election anxiety? You're not alone
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
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