Ryan Horne+FollowSpringfield’s Shari’s makes way for something newWatching the old Shari’s Café and Pies by Gateway get torn down feels like the end of an era for Springfield locals. After sitting empty and covered in graffiti for over a year, the spot is finally seeing new life—Peak Credit Union is set to build a branch there. It’s bittersweet: we’re losing a piece of our late-night pie and coffee tradition, but at least the space won’t stay abandoned. What do you think—should more old Shari’s locations be repurposed for the community, or is it time for something totally different? #Food #SpringfieldOR #CommunityChange00Share
Lindsay Wood+FollowStart 2026 with Jamal Bryant’s inspiring challengePastor Jamal Bryant from New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is kicking off 2026 with a powerful message for everyone: let’s make this year about real change, not just resolutions. He’s urging us to look beyond quick fixes and focus on what truly matters—building stronger connections, supporting each other, and making a lasting impact in our community. Bryant’s reflections on last year remind us that growth happens when we come together and lift each other up. What’s one thing you want to see change in our community this year? Let’s talk about how we can make it happen together! #Religion #NewYear2026 #CommunityChange11Share
Shelly Powell+FollowBig real estate moves shake up BuffaloAn $8.4 million sale just changed hands on Delaware Avenue, marking one of Buffalo’s biggest year-end real estate deals. The Delaware Oaks Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing’s building was snapped up by a NYC investment group, but the nursing home itself isn’t part of the deal. Meanwhile, Amherst is set to get a new cannabis dispensary after a $1.9 million property buy, and Tonawanda and Derby also saw major commercial properties sold. These big-money moves could mean new businesses, jobs, and changes in our neighborhoods. What changes do you hope these new owners bring to our community? #RealEstate #BuffaloNY #CommunityChange00Share
Ryan Horne+FollowVista’s Bitty & Beau’s closes, big changes aheadBitty & Beau’s in the Vista has shut its doors, but the story doesn’t end there. Owners Brandon and Ashley Abbott are transforming the space into Shiloh Trading Company—a new bistro and mercantile featuring goods made by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is just the first step in their bigger plan to support the disability community, including a petting zoo opening soon. The move comes after realizing the original coffee shop model couldn’t meet all the needs they saw in the community. What do you think about this shift—will it make a bigger impact? #Food #VistaSC #CommunityChange00Share
Ernest Harris+FollowBig changes brewing in The VillagesThe Villages is at a crossroads: as it keeps expanding, many longtime residents feel the community’s original spirit is slipping away. Fewer golf courses, more traffic, and decisions made by the Developer’s family rather than the people living here have sparked real frustration. Some are now calling for The Villages to split into two self-governed areas—one run by residents, the other by the Developer—so each can preserve what matters most to them. Would this move protect the unique lifestyle that drew so many here, or just create more division? How do you feel about the future of The Villages? #Business #TheVillages #CommunityChange301191Share
