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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Good morning, Buffalo. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Parishioners in Buffalo continue fighting the Diocese’s Road to Renewal plan after a mandatory meeting for priests on Tuesday to discuss bankruptcy + church closures. Save Our Buffalo Churches collected over 1,000 signatures as local leaders vow not to surrender to planned mergers. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo School Board member Erik Bohen said Tuesday morning on WBEN that closing schools is necessary to address the district’s financial deficit & the board is exploring other cost-saving measures. The proposal remains under discussion amid ongoing fiscal challenges. WBEN
- ➤ Buffalo’s former Community School 53 (now Nan M. Wood Community School of Excellence) was renamed in honor of its longtime principal who expanded student horizons; the change celebrates his lasting impact on local education. The Buffalo News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Buffalo Public Schools is putting extra spending on hold as it reviews ways to lower its deficit, with School Board Member Larry Scott explaining that the district will consider several options to balance its budget soon. WBEN
- ➤ Tonawanda started using its new asphalt recycler (which patches potholes in any weather) today, with city officials saying the equipment will soon improve road conditions on local streets. The city plans to deploy the recycler across affected areas in the coming weeks. WGRZ
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Belmont Housing Resources for WNY and CB-Emmanuel Realty received planning board clearance to spend $175 million on turning a vacant 17-acre site along Fillmore Avenue — just below the Kensington Expressway — into the Glenview Heights apartment complex, promising affordable housing for local residents. The Buffalo News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Buffalo Bills say the new Highmark Stadium is 93% complete as a recent tour showed that only finishing touches remain before its full launch. WGRZ
- ➤ Crews began mowing the grass at Sahlen Field yesterday to prepare for the Buffalo Bisons' opening day on Friday. Field work is ensuring a smooth setup for game time. WGRZ
- ➤ Elite girls' hockey teams from across the country are competing at the Northtown Center in Amherst for the USA Hockey National Championships for girls 14U, 16U and 19U; games began Tuesday and will run until Sunday. The free event boosts local sports and inspires future talent. ABC 7
- ➤ The new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park is 93% complete+ the Bills are set to move in June; soft opening events will begin in July+ preseason games will start in August. ABC 7
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Metal Spring Fling
8 PM – 1 AM — Nietzsche's — Ticketed event — Experience an electrifying night of metal featuring top local bands.
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Kim Scott Live Concert
6-8:30 p.m. — Burchfield Penney Art Center — Members $50, Non-Members $55 — Experience an elegant evening of smooth jazz with acclaimed flutist Kim Scott.
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G Herbo Live in Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Tickets starting at $278 — G Herbo is set to deliver an unforgettable performance in Buffalo's vibrant venue.
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Two Feet Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Last-minute ticket availability — Experience an electrifying performance by Two Feet in Buffalo.
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Jarv & RDGLDGRN Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Buffalo Iron Works — $44-$88 — Experience high-energy performances by Jarv and RDGLDGRN at this local favorite venue.
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Jigitz Live in Buffalo
8-9:30 p.m. — Electric City — Tickets from $54 — Jigitz promises an unforgettable live performance in Buffalo.
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MFA Dance Thesis Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — UB CFA Gallery — Ticket prices vary — Experience innovative dance performances from MFA candidates at UB Center for the Arts.
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Jazz Appreciation Night featuring Jay Sharptet
6-8 p.m. — The Buffalo History Museum — $37 includes a drink — Celebrate the legacy of jazz with live performances by Jay Sharptet in a beautiful historic venue.
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The Runarounds Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Electric City — $73 — Experience a night of energetic music with The Runarounds in Buffalo.
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Jesus Christ Superstar
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Shea's 710 Theatre — Tickets from $110 — Experience the unforgettable live performance of a classic musical in Buffalo.
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