Happy weekend, Buffalo! In today’s happening-today edition: Summer pool expansion, major I-190 overhaul, and sidewalk chalk festival + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Summer pool updates: Buffalo will open six city pools this summer with expanded programs and added safety. A partnership with City Swim Project will offer free swim lessons to 300 children -- see the pool expansion plans.
Major highway overhaul ahead: The Thruway Authority plans a $61.8 million I-190 pavement and safety project between exits 1 and 5, expected to bring severe delays for drivers in Buffalo and Cheektowaga -- see the I-190 detour details.
Faster emergency imaging: Mercy Hospital in South Buffalo completed a $3.6 million CT expansion, adding a third scanner to speed ER diagnoses. Community donations funded it, including leading gifts and a matching challenge -- check the new CT scanner.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
RV-ready pit stop: Need a simple, close-to-home place to park the rig this week without making a whole production? Dino RV Campground keeps it easy so you can do a quick shakedown before a longer trip, stash the camper during house projects, or give out-of-town RV friends an actually convenient landing spot.
Dial in your swing: Whether you're dusting off the clubs or chasing a tidy nine after work, South Park Golf Course is a friendly, no-fuss spot right in the city. Bring a buddy, hunt a few pars, then brag about that one perfect wedge while the geese look unimpressed.
Craving classic Buffalo? Wiechec's Lounge is the kind of old-school neighborhood spot that nails Buffalo comfort, the kind that pairs perfectly with a Bills debate and a random raincloud. Put it on your this-week list when you want generous plates, friendly prices, and a vibe that feels like catching up with the cousins.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🩸 World Sickle Cell Day Community Day @ Greater Faith Bible Tabernacle | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Patio weather is great, but this is bigger. World Sickle Cell Community Day brings real talk, answers, and neighbors who actually listen, plus educational activities, self-care vendors, and refreshments. A chance to ask questions, share stories, and help Buffalo families feel seen, supported, and stronger.
🖍 Sidewalk Chalk Festival @ Jefferson Youth Center | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Our sidewalks become the neighborhood's most affordable art gallery, with games, live music, jaw-dropping chalk demos, Sarah Walker merch, and plenty of eats for purchase. Bring the kids, keep the knees intact. The contest for ages 6–18 is five bucks, includes chalk, and real prizes.
🍪 Camping Sugar Cookie Decorating Class @ Buffalo Cake Pops | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Nothing beats a campout without mosquitoes, mud, or forgotten matches. Decorate six camping-themed sugar cookies with step-by-step royal icing tricks, from base flooding to wet-on-wet, plus textured finishes and a take-home recipe. Kids 8+ can join, but every camper needs their own spot.
🌸 Orchid Repotting @ Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – If your orchid is staging a prison break, bring it to the Botanical Gardens for a repotting rescue with the Niagara Frontier Orchid Society. Pros will refresh the roots, share care tips, plus sell pots and mix from $5 to $25, benefiting the Society.
🍓 Strawberry Festival and Chicken BBQ @ The Church of the Good Shepherd | Saturday (6/20) at 4:00 PM – Celebrate the 120th annual mashup of berries and barbecue at the Strawberry Festival and BW's Chicken BBQ, a classic that sells out before the gossip does. Expect juicy chicken, shortcake piled high, and neighbors you have not seen since summer, all under big-tent buzz.
🛒 Opening Day @ Kenmore Municipal Green | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Opening day at Kenmore’s farmers market turns Sunday morning into a mix of fresh produce, artisan breads, flowers, coffee, and live music. Sixty local vendors, new faces and old favorites, and just enough excuses to call breakfast, brunch, and lunch "errands," feel adult.
🚢 Father's Day River Cruise @ Grand Lady Cruises | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats a lazy Father’s Day float on Buffalo Harbor, especially when the crew humors Dad’s best material. Hop aboard the Grand Lady, soak up sun on the aft deck, then retreat for a cold drink, good views, and blissful, yard-work-free family time. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Buffalo report Weather forecastToday — High: 71°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 6 to 10 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 1 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 57°F — Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Rain showers likely after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. This house is wildThis better-than-new Marrano Discovery IX Colonial offers nearly 2,200 square feet of polished style in Princeton Estates. A bright family room with fireplace flows into a gourmet kitchen with granite, hardwoods, a massive island, and morning room. The private cul-de-sac lot backs to woods, with a stamped patio, fire pit, spacious primary suite, and egress basement ready to finish.
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