SU alumna to open sustainable fashion boutique
SU alumna Caeresa Richardson opens the showroom for Gypsy Freedom, a socially-conscious fashion boutique, on August 31. Read more »
Beyond the Hill
Central New York Regional Market vendors adapt to COVID-19 pandemic
Vendors at the CNY Regional Market have continued to sell products such as coffee and honey even as the physical setup of the market has changed due to social distancing guidelines. Read more »
Singer-songwriter Riz La Vie talks inspiration behind latest EP “Feed.”
Riz La Vie began booking and performing shows when he was a teenager. He has recently performed on Instagram Live due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Mobile cafe brings Cafe Kubal coffee to Syracuse neighborhoods
At its neighborhood visits, the mobile cafe serves a simplified version of Cafe Kubal’s espresso bar and sets up social distance seating. Read more »
Awning app aims to provide immediate mental health treatment
Syracuse University alumnus Daniel Fridliand developed Awning Anxiety Relief to provide immediate mental health treatment for students. Read more »
UU hosts virtual performance by DJ Kaytranada
Kaytranada performed songs such as “Be Your Girl” and “GLOWED UP” at the concert, at times dancing with a glass of wine in hand. Read more »
Canadian DJ Kaytranada to perform virtual concert for SU students
The Haitian-born DJ will perform virtually for students at 8 p.m. on Friday. Read more »
King Princess performs virtual bedroom concert, talks quarantine experience
During the livestream, the singer-songwriter performed six songs, including “1950” and “Ohio,” and told students about what she has been doing during quarantine. Read more »
King Princess virtual concert moved to Saturday
Singer-songwriter King Princess will perform in a virtual concert at 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Read more »
Jonathan Van Ness of 'Queer Eye' speaks to SU students over Zoom
The “Queer Eye” star told an audience of several hundred viewers about his life in quarantine, his cats and aloe vera hair treatments, among other topics. Read more »
St. Patrick Hunger Project works to stock food pantries
The St. Patrick Hunger Project hosts several fundraisers to provide food for people in need. Read more »
Syracuse to hold 38th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Local businesses and Syracuse natives prepare St. Patrick’s Day festivities for this year’s parade. Read more »
John Krasinski speaks about community, parenthood in ‘A Quiet Place Part II’
The writer, actor and director spoke to The D.O. about his choice to film in upstate New York and the movie’s message of family. Read more »
Destiny USA organizes sensory-friendly events
Three entertainment parks in Destiny USA mall — WonderWorks, Apex Entertainment and Museum of Intrigue — hold sensory-friendly events and create more accessible environments. Read more »
WWE Smackdown superstars compete in Syracuse
The live event featured popular Smackdown superstars such as Braun Strowman, The New Day and Roman Reigns. Read more »
WWE superstar Big E shares experience wrestling, talks WrestleMania
The Daily Orange spoke to World Wrestling Entertainment superstar Big E, member of the longest reigning tag-team champions about his career, the WWE universe and WrestleMania. Read more »
Video: Take a trip inside the Planters NUTmobile
Hop on the Planters NUTmobile as it searches Syracuse for another set of students to travel the country promoting the brand. Read the full story. https://youtu.be/5egemgoZHz0… Read more »
Syracuse graduate returns to campus, on a NUTmobile
Danny Higgins is recruiting the next batch of “Peanutters” this week at Syracuse. Read more »
The Good Life Foundation inspires kids through hip-hop culture
The Good Life Foundation aids youth living in poverty by teaching them life skills through hip-hop culture. Hasan Stephens created the organization to reduce youth violence, poverty and incarceration. Read more »
The Women’s Network at SU expands to universities across the U.S.
The Women’s Network, a networking organization aimed at connecting women across a variety of professional fields, is spreading to chapters across the country. Read more »
Welcome to the Great New York State Fair
The Great New York State Fair ran from Aug. 21 to Sept. 2. There were about 200 food vendors, 10,000 animals and a variety of… Read more »
Local refugees work to become self-sustainable through community gardens, urban farming
Nearly two dozen refugees participate in the Syracuse Refugee Agriculture Partnership Program, where they get the resources they need to cultivate land and start their own farming businesses. Read more »
Historic home of women’s rights advocate now serves women in need
The preservation of historic buildings like The Mills House helps keep the legacies of women suffragists alive. Read more »
Video: Sights and sounds of the Winter Fair
Watch to see what drew thousands of visitors to the first-ever Winter Fair at the New York State Fairgrounds. Read more »
