By Dan Trippie

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

In reading these words it seems the imagination of our founding fathers had in view a society devoid of bigotry and injustice. Can there be a more lofty ambition than to create a place where racism and intolerance seize to exist? READ MORE...

This year's incoming University at Buffalo Master's of Social Work class had a unique chance to imagine what it is like to live one month of poverty during the school's first-ever "poverty simulation" incorporated in the school's student orientation that took place today, Friday August 27.

About 75 master's students entering UB's School of Social Work curriculum will be part of the role-playing exercise simulating the plight of 26 different families facing poverty. READ MORE...

High School student Erin Sydney Welsh is using her music to support a worthy cause. Her band, Erin's Amazing All-Star Heifer Farm Revue, is a group - a movement if you will - of musicians dedicated to spreading positive thought through music and raising funds to support Heifer International. Their motto is "Music to end hunger and poverty". The band and concerts consist of many musical acts - some solo and some groups, READ MORE...

Imagine downloading a ring tone on your cell phone that makes you laugh, raises money for clean water wells in Sierra Leone and supports a local organization in Buffalo. Well, that is exactly what you get with Let Them Laugh Out Loud, a grassroots organization founded by Joe and Kate Vacanti. If you want in on the fun, just purchase a ringtone on their organization’s website- www.ltlol.com- and proceeds from every download gives one person access to clean water. “Laughter is often the overflow in someone’s heart,” said co-founder Kate Vacanti, READ MORE...

The 11th Annual Elmwood Festival of the Arts is taking place this August 28-29 featuring pottery, paintings, music, jewelery, photography and more. This is your opportunity to shop from more than 170 artists and craftspeople selling work done in 16 different mediums. You’ll see over fifty performances on three stages and dance at the family friendly dance tent. Bring the family to Kidsfest, READ MORE...

With the funerals now complete for the four innocent victims of last week's massacre, what Buffalo needs more than anything is speedy justice in this still looming case of four reckless murders that taunted city streets last weekend. The city and its residents are now hanging in the balance as police and detectives continue looking at large for the person responsible for this senseless act of violence is still loose.

The reward has been uped to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual responsible, READ MORE...

Many locals have mixed emotions about the Bills playing last night in Toronto. Rumors always start of the team moving out of Buffalo despite the many years of success that they have experienced in Buffalo, though not necessarily in recent years, none-the-less the team has produced numerous all stars, hall of famers, and a reputation of maybe not always winning, but competing never the less. So we are opening up our website for you to rant if need, rave if possible, and engage in meaningful dialouge about our community. So join the conversation, JOIN THE CONVERSATION....

The Salvation Army, Monday, wrapped up their 5th annual Red Kettle Open, a golf tournament meant to raise money and awareness of the many services The Salvation Army offers our community.

The event this year was sponsored by, READ MORE...

Since 1992, The Buffalo Chapter of The United Way has been mobilizing thousands each year for their annual Day of Caring event.  The event has partnered not-for-profit organizations with volunteers from local businesses to complete hands-on service projects each year including providing meals and companionship to seniors and assisting agencies with other tasks that allow them to keep their focus on the people they serve, READ MORE...