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🦬 IKEA is finally coming to Buffalo, a cat robot is delivering food in Tonawanda, and summer festival season is in full swing

Also inside: the off-campus apartment near UB that feels more like a resort 🌴

July 16, 2026

Happy 716 Day, Buffalo!

Buffalo's got IKEA officially penciled in for 2027, a cat robot hand-delivering dumplings, and every summer festival worth your weekend! ☀️

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Every Summer Festival Happening in Buffalo & WNY 2026

From art festivals and music festivals to cultural festivals and more, there's so much to be celebrated.

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Celebrate Buffalo With These 716 Day Events & Deals in WNY

From exciting events to $7.16 deals, this special day is filled with tons of fun ways to share some Buffalove with our region

Together With The C Bao and Dumpling

A Cat Robot Delivers Your Food & a Giant Iron Man Watches Over the Whole Thing at The C Bao and Dumpling in Tonawanda

If our sweet red bean bao buns look like little piglets, we’re snapping a pic. If a robot shaped like a cat delivers our food, we’re Insta-bragging about that. If a massive Iron Man statue overlooks the whole thing, we’ll be back.

Together With KushMart

"Where Everybody Knows Your Strain"

Located in Lancaster and Lackawanna, KushMart is all about helping you find your exact vibe. Not sure what you’re looking for? Their budtenders are there to help. They carry a premium lineup of flower, edibles, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, beverages, and vapes/cartridges, so whether you know exactly what you want or you’re just browsing for your next go-to, there’s plenty to explore. And if you love a spot that actually gives back to regulars, KushMart also offers loyalty rewards, daily deals, events, and product drops, so there’s always a reason to stop back in. Order online now to enjoy 40% off your order!

Together With Towne Housing Real Estate

7 Minutes From UB: Auden Buffalo Makes Off-Campus Living Feel Like a Resort

Literally minutes away from North Campus — they even provide a shuttle there and back — Auden Buffalo is a move-in ready spot that removes all the hassle of off-campus living.

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IKEA Is Finally Coming to Buffalo in 2027

IKEA is officially coming to Buffalo in 2027, opening at Walden Galleria. Here's everything we know so far.

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