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Misunderstanding on the Commons There was a recent social media post about busking on the Ithaca Commons, and you might’ve assumed you...

Whether you’re car-free by choice, necessity, or just trying to cut down on parking tickets, riding TCAT (Tompkins Consolidated Area...

Tompkins County is facing a potential $11 million budget shortfall in 2026—and it could have real consequences for people living in...

Tompkins County is moving forward with plans for a new $50 million “Center of Government” in downtown Ithaca—and residents have a lot to...

Photo Credit-David Yu Tucked away in the Finger Lakes region, Ithaca is a small town with a big personality. From breathtaking gorges to...

Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel / CC BY‑SA 4.0 There’s a charming bit of local folklore that many longtime Ithacans have heard: that a scene...

Life in Ithaca can be beautiful—but it can also be expensive. Whether you’re facing a sudden job loss, struggling to keep up with rent,...

Preview of Show Open We’re thrilled to announce that Life in Ithaca —our new magazine-style television show—is officially in the works!...

From WhiteHouse.gov If you live in Ithaca, you’ve probably heard about President Trump’s recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill —a...

From Cenralushealth.org If you’ve been hearing about “Centralus Health” and wondering what that means for Cayuga Medical Center and local...

The newly opened East Hill Fire Station in Collegetown marks a major leap forward in Ithaca’s commitment to sustainability and public...

As temperatures soar in Ithaca, staying cool isn’t just about comfort—it’s about survival. For many in our community, especially the...

What is the Proposal? The just-cause job protection law  is designed to ensure that employees—especially in lower-wage or hourly roles—...

Let’s be honest—finding affordable housing in Ithaca can feel like hunting for Bigfoot: everyone talks about it, but few people actually...

If you’ve tried to find a place to live in Ithaca recently—whether you’re a student, a young family, or a long-time local—you’ve likely...

On May 30, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a list of sanctuary jurisdictions, which included the City of Ithaca,...

If you’re new to Ithaca—or even if you’ve lived here a while—you’ve probably discovered that parking can be a bit of an adventure. With...

Whether you’ve just arrived or you’ve called Ithaca home for years, navigating the ins and outs of life here can be a challenge. That’s...

The 2025 Ithaca Festival, held from May 29 to June 1, transformed Downtown Ithaca into a vibrant celebration of art, music, and...