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Hi Syracuse, hope you’re having a great weekend!

In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: Airport access changes, D. B. Sweeney’s pizza obsession, and a Micron chip campus sewer plan + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.

Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Syracuse protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.

📰 Most-clicked stories this week

Airport access changes ahead: Overflow parking at Syracuse Hancock closed February 20 for a rental car center. Construction will start mid to late March, closing arrivals. Air Cargo Road lot with shuttle is open — see what’s changing and when.

From a Dinosaur Bar-B-Que founder: Actor D. B. Sweeney stopped by Apizza Regionale while filming in Syracuse and raved about the wood-fired pies, saying he wouldn’t eat anywhere else during his visit to town — read the full story.

Preparing for semiconductor expansion: Onondaga County lawmakers are reviewing a plan to create an industrial sewer district for Micron’s planned Clay chip campus, with a final vote March 3, as demolition continues — see what’s proposed and when.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

All the crowd favorites:

• Tip celebrity bartenders to benefit MOST
• Celebrate MAR10 Day with Super Mario characters
• Celebrate spring with musical puppy storytime
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🏆 Gold and silver are heating up

Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold

Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.

While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.

If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.

It’s free and worth reading before the next move.

🫶 This week’s top finds

Small plates, big comfort: Don Juan Cafe Restaurant nails the tapas-adjacent sweet spot, with pass-the-plate empanadas, potato balls, roast pork, and spoonable stews over rice with crispy yuca. Cozy, neighborly vibes make weeknights easy and delicious when you just want to share a little of everything.

Historic big-screen vibes: Palace Theatre keeps Eastwood’s movie-night spirit alive with special screenings and live shows on a crisp setup with massive projection and Dolby surround. If you’ve been meaning to swap couch time for real popcorn, this week’s calendar is your nudge. A quick night out feels easy.

Four floors of finds: Looking to add a little history? Syracuse Antiques Exchange spans four walkable levels with 70+ dealers offering furniture, lighting, art, and quirky vintage finds. Wander, get inspired, and maybe upgrade that wobbly end table… all under one roof.

Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.

📆 Sneak peek at next week

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🍽 Dine Out for a Cause @ Harvey’s Garden | Monday (3/9) at 5:30 PM – If your dinner plans need a conscience, head to Harvey’s Garden where 30% of what you eat and drink boosts the Junior League of Syracuse. It’s low-key, neighborly, and convivial. Jillie Dog’s is parked outside, but food truck tabs don’t count, so cheers inside.

🏛 Curator’s Tour: “Joyce Kozloff: Contested Territories, 1983-2023” @ Hosmer Auditorium, Everson Museum of Art | Wednesday (3/11) at 1:00 PM – Midweek brain food calls for a curator-led stroll through Joyce Kozloff’s Contested Territories at the Everson, with Director Elizabeth Dunbar as your guide and pay-what-you-wish admission. Think luscious patterns, sharp politics, and maps that finally admit they’re not neutral. Meet at the front desk.

✍ Modern Calligraphy for Beginners @ Downtown Syracuse | Thursday (3/12) at 12:00 AM – An evening at Milano Bean Cafe where your latte finally meets your penmanship. Learn modern calligraphy, no experience needed, sip something you actually like, and leave with supplies, new skills, and smug greeting-card plans. It fills up fast, so claim a spot.

🏎 37th Annual Syracuse Motorsports Expo & Tradeshow @ Center Of Progress Building – NY State Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Gearheads, rejoice. The Syracuse Motorsports Expo hits the Fairgrounds, and Velocita-USA is rolling in with the big rig, race suits, shoes, gloves, helmets, and on-site tailors to fit you for a custom suit. It beats reorganizing the garage, and yes, the tailoring is real.

📚 Scholastic Book Fair @ City Hall Commons | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Your childhood book fair is back, but for adults, with zero permission slips. Browse stacks, meet local authors, shop curated vendors, try a workshop, maybe get a tiny Poe tattoo, then humblebrag in the themed photo ops, and leave with pure, bookish nostalgia.

🐰 Breakfast with the Bunny @ Rosamond Gifford Zoo | Sunday (3/15) at 9:30 AM – Rosamond Gifford Zoo is serving up a festive breakfast with the Easter Bunny, complete with photo ops and a post-pancake stroll past the penguins. Tickets include zoo admission and gratuity, members snag first dibs. Bring the kids or grandkids, you get hot coffee, everyone wins.

🥃 Blind Tasting Whiskey Class @ Syracuse Whiskey Coop | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – If you’ve wondered whether your everyday sipper can hang with the fancy stuff, this blind whiskey class at Syracuse Whiskey Coop is for you. Three rounds from everyday to elevated, labels off, egos on pause, thirty bucks, limited seats.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Industry-leading home warranty protection ($150 off right now)
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• 62+? See how much tax-free cash your home could unlock → free calculator
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account

📻 Syracuse report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 54°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 9%

Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind around 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 65°F – Low: 43°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 8 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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