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Matt Whitermore
FREE CRUNCH TICKETS FOR VETS

Nov 11, 2026

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9 min read

FREE CRUNCH TICKETS FOR VETS

Our tasting with the Dinosaur Bar-B-Que team, camo jerseys on the ice tonight, and the I-81 ramp that closes for good Monday.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
'TIS THE SEASON

Nov 6, 2026

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14 min read

'TIS THE SEASON

Your guide to holiday markets, shows & events, and local shopping through the end of 2026.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
ASTRONAUT AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

Nov 4, 2026

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9 min read

ASTRONAUT AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

The first holiday markets, Jeanette Epps at the Veterans Expo, and when an annual Harborview Aquarium membership pays off.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
HALLOWEEN, THEN ELECTION DAY

Oct 28, 2026

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8 min read

HALLOWEEN, THEN ELECTION DAY

A costume party at the Regional Market, a Cazenovia brunch that knocked our socks off, and $25 million for lead water lines.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
TOGGENBURG IS COMING BACK

Oct 21, 2026

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9 min read

TOGGENBURG IS COMING BACK

Haunted houses all weekend, a free vegan fest and the Brooklyn Pickle Special.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
SOAPBOX SATURDAY

Oct 14, 2026

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9 min read

SOAPBOX SATURDAY

The Tipp Hill Derby at Burnet Park, a cheese bar in Eastwood, and a Syracuse ABC book that hits local shelves today.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
THOUSANDS OF PIES

Oct 7, 2026

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8 min read

THOUSANDS OF PIES

LaFayette's 53rd Apple Festival, the wings at Swallow's, and the Cardiff Giant, the hoax that drew thousands to a LaFayette farm.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
PUMPKINS AND POLKA

Sep 30, 2026

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8 min read

PUMPKINS AND POLKA

Pumpkinfest and the zoo's Fall Festival, Attilio's new home on North Geddes Street, and the history of South Salina Street.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
SZECHUAN ON ERIE BLVD

Sep 23, 2026

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9 min read

SZECHUAN ON ERIE BLVD

The Westcott Street Cultural Fair Sunday, Red Chili's Szechuan menu, aquarium memberships on sale, and Strathmore's 1919 promise.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
100 YEARS ON THE HILL

Sep 16, 2026

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10 min read

100 YEARS ON THE HILL

Festa Italiana in front of City Hall, OCD therapist and advocate Barb Shepard, and a walk down Marshall Street as Varsity changes hands.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
APPLE SEASON

Sep 9, 2026

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8 min read

APPLE SEASON

The Irish Festival in Clinton Square, America's only upside-down traffic light, and Eddie Brennan on why Beak & Skiff keeps building.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
THE ORANGE ARE HOME

Sep 1, 2026

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8 min read

THE ORANGE ARE HOME

The Orange open at home Saturday, the Fair closes Monday, and 6 Mets pitchers threw the first nine-inning no-hitter here in 55 years.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
FIRST TASTE OF THE FAIR

Aug 25, 2026

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12 min read

FIRST TASTE OF THE FAIR

A look at Toss & Fire's exclusive Fair menu, Randy Sabourin's 31 years training downtown, and the aquarium's new name.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
CELEBRATING A CENTURY

Aug 18, 2026

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11 min read

CELEBRATING A CENTURY

Drumlins turns 100 with a block party open to all, breakfast tacos at the Regional Market, and Minoa, the village the railroad cut in half.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
A MOVIE IN THE OUTFIELD

Aug 11, 2026

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11 min read

A MOVIE IN THE OUTFIELD

A free festival in Clinton Square, Jeff Knauss on XO Taco and AI employees, and the DeWitt mall that's been empty six years.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
A BOAT FULL OF READERS

Aug 4, 2026

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11 min read

A BOAT FULL OF READERS

The next two Salt City Club boats sail this week, the Scottish Games hit an 83rd year, and there's a plan to turn Caz College into apartments.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
UNDERWEAR AND ROCKET MOTORS

Jul 28, 2026

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10 min read

UNDERWEAR AND ROCKET MOTORS

A free Pink Floyd night in Clinton Square, Usher and Chris Brown at the Dome, and the Crunch want out of the War Memorial.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
FOUR FESTS THIS WEEKEND

Jul 21, 2026

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9 min read

FOUR FESTS THIS WEEKEND

The 55th Arts & Crafts Festival, a Lemon Grass chef's burger joint, Cavline's founder on reinventing the billboard, and the Inner Harbor's evolution.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
A COMPANY TOWN & A CAR SHOW

Jul 14, 2026

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9 min read

A COMPANY TOWN & A CAR SHOW

Solvay's company-town roots, 8,000 cars at the Fairgrounds, a new wine bar in a downtown church tower, and a hometown CNN Hero.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
40 YEARS, NO COVER

Jul 7, 2026

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8 min read

40 YEARS, NO COVER

The 40th Jazz Fest lands free at Beak & Skiff, Strong Hearts pours its last shake, Troy Evans on connection, and a day in Camillus.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
FIVE NIGHTS OF FIREWORKS

Jun 30, 2026

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9 min read

FIVE NIGHTS OF FIREWORKS

Manlius throws CNY's biggest parade, two spots with Dinosaur Bar-B-Que roots, Joe Bright's 99-year furniture story, and the Micron-Clay $30M deal.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
THE MELTING POT

Jun 23, 2026

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9 min read

THE MELTING POT

Schiller Park's big rebuild, the St. Elias Middle Eastern festival, sourdough at the new Clerk's House, a climb from the shipping floor to the coach's chair, and a walk through the Northside.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
SALT CITY SOLSTICE

Jun 16, 2026

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8 min read

SALT CITY SOLSTICE

Juneteenth takes Clinton Square, a walk through Manlius, past the swan pond, Polish comfort food at Eva's, and F-M brings home its first state softball title.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
DOWN BY THE RIVER

Jun 9, 2026

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7 min read

DOWN BY THE RIVER

Seneca River Days lights up Paper Mill Island, NYS Blues Fest and CNY Pride hit the city, The Angry Pig BBQ smokes mouth watering brisket, and we head to Baldwinsville.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore
LAKE DAY & $2 TASTES

Jun 2, 2026

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9 min read

LAKE DAY & $2 TASTES

Clinton Square fills up for Taste of Syracuse, plus a Tipp Hill po'boy, Camillus's decade-in-the-making trail, and a Skaneateles walk.

Matt Whitermore
Matt Whitermore

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