🌱 National Grid Substation Fire + Barbershop Bookshelf Program

Buffalo NY

01 March, 2022

4:52 PM

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Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here's everything worth knowing in town today. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy, p.m. flurries. High: 40 Low: 23. One of the easiest ways to connect with local customers and stay top-of-mind in town is to sponsor the Buffalo Daily. Click here to learn more. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: An underground fire broke out at a National Grid substation in Buffalo on Tuesday. Fire crews say the cause of the fire, which took place near Sahlen Field, was likely electrical. The fire resulted in more than $170,000 in damages but did not result in any injuries. (WIVB.com - News 4)Two Buffalo educators have launched a "Barbershop Bookshelf" program. In honor of Read Across America Day today, Mar. 2, three local barbershops will install lending libraries stocked with brand-new books hand-picked for boys. Young readers can spot the bookshelves at Tyson Cuts Barbershop on Carolina Street, The Standard on Allen Street, and SM 79 Barber Co. on Hertel Avenue. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)Dua Lipa is set to headline a concert this Saturday, Mar. 5, at KeyBank Center. The 26-year-old pop star will be joined by Caroline Polacheck and Lolo Zouai, who will open the show. Lipa first performed in Buffalo in 2018 as part of the package concert "Kiss the Summer Hello" at Canalside. (Buffalo News) From our sponsor: Today's Buffalo Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Buffalo: Behind-The-Scenes Collection Tour: Geology Rocks! At Buffalo Museum Of Science (6:00 PM) Letterpress Basics At Western New York Book Arts Center (6:00 PM) Notary Public Walk-In At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (7:00 PM) From my notebook: If you live in the Parkside neighborhood or visit Delaware Park and want to help determine the future use of Ring Road in the Park, the City of Buffalo wants you to complete a quick five-minute survey. (Facebook) Spring and Summer programs at JCC Buffalo begin registration this week. Learn about the Cabaret Day event, Spotlight Concert Series, and more on the JCC Buffalo website! (Facebook) Voting for the Parkside Community Association's Snow Sculpture Contest is now open! Visit the Parkside Buffalo website to cast your vote. (Instagram) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Buffalo Charter School Fair (March 19) Add your event Loving the Buffalo Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers That's it for today. I'll see you around! — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.