Tours visit Tompkins County’s popular destinations via bike, transit, walking Starting in June explore Ithaca’s top tourist destinations with the GO ITHACA team. The transportation demand management program offers free tours of some of the most scenic sites around Tompkins County all summer long. The best part is that you won’t have to use your vehicle to visit any of the … Read More
We’re Hosting An Inaugural PRIDE Week
MAY 24, 2022 — As part of PRIDE Month in June, Downtown Ithaca is preparing to host its inaugural Pride Week. From June 26 through July 3, come enjoy a variety of educational and fun activities that are crafted to celebrate and support Ithaca’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQAI+) community. Events will include live performances from LGBTQIA+ groups at the Bernie … Read More
Mothers Day Downtown ~ A Guide to Gifts and Dining
Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 8, and downtown businesses provide plenty of simple gestures and small gifts that you can send to your mother or the motherly person in your life to show your love and appreciation for her in a safe and socially distant way. Here are a few gift ideas to consider gifting to the … Read More
County reissues mask-wearing advisory
APRIL 27, 2022 — The Tompkins County Health Department is encouraging all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask while indoors and around others in public settings, in addition to continuing other precautions to stop the spread of COVID-19. TCHD calculates that Tompkins County will likely be in a high transmission area as defined by the CDC following … Read More
Meet Laura Larson at Odyssey Bookstore
We sat down with Laura Larson, owner of Odyssey Bookstore to learn more about her and her bookstore. What year did your shop, boutique, service, office, or restaurant open?* 2020 How long have you owned/managed this business? How many years of experience do you have in your line of work?* Since its inception (so 2019 technically and _ had no … Read More
Spring Writes is back May 5th
Over 40 events. 100 Local Writers. Some on Zoom, Some Live. All Free! It’s time once again for the Community Arts Partnership’s annual Spring Writes Literary Festival, coming to the community from May 5 to May 21. Now in its 14th year, the Festival includes over 40 free literary-themed events, both live in downtown Ithaca, and on zoom. Over 100 … Read More
Easter in Downtown (Goodies, brunch and more)
The Hotel Ithaca Monks on the Commons Coltivare Alphabet Soup Your CBD Store For a complete listing of dining establishments in Downtown Ithaca check out our Dining Directory Here Spring is Blooming Downtown Enjoy a stroll around downtown to take in the spring flowers peeking out from underneath the long cold winter. Crocus, hyacinth, daffodils, and tulips are popping … Read More
Sustainable Tompkins Puts Sustainability on the Map
Sustainable Tompkins created a Sustainable Finger Lakes Map which provides a visual interface for people interested in learning more about the regional sustainability movement. People are coming together across our region to relocalize the economy, make our systems of local governance more just and democratic, and protect our land, air, and water for future generations. The Map currently has over 800 entries and … Read More
Business Fundraisers to Support Ukraine
Our community stands with Ukraine. Many of our businesses are hosting special fundraisers to generate funds to support Ukraine and those Ukrainians impacted by the war overseas. Here is a sampling of businesses hosting fundraisers to support Ukraine. Angry Mom Records Save The Children of Ukraine Fundraiser 115 E. State St. (The Commons) inside of Autumn Leaves Used … Read More
New Roots Charter School Awarded Fourth Charter Term
The State University of New York, on Thursday, March 17, 2022, awarded New Roots Charter School a charter renewal for a fourth charter term, which will run from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025. Established in 2008, the school is currently in its 13th year of operation. The charter renewal comes on the heels of the United States Department … Read More
