Batavia Public School Superintendent Tom Kim was forced to grow up fast. But as a second generation immigrant surrounded by... more

This episode was first published on March 8, 2024.Building on a successful candle-business, Ariane Scholl wanted to create a space... more

This episode of Area Code: Batavia is sponsored by Zen Loft Collective, a collection of wellness spaces located in the... more

Before Paula Mueller started Paula’s Couture Consignment, she was a stay at home mom, and a self-described 'follower'. But after... more

Jo Colagiacomi and Jay Weichun are not afraid to dream. When they moved to the midwest, they brought with them... more

This is part two of a pair of conversations with the Batavia Mayoral candidates. You can hear our conversation with... more

For the next two episodes, we'll be featuring a pair of conversations with the Batavia Mayoral candidates. In 2018, Tom... more

As we round out our end of the year coverage, I thought it would be a good idea to take... more

In 2024 there were new businesses, a new mayoral challenger, tornadoes, mysterious foam, and unnerving things in the walls.... more

For Steve Warrenfeltz, starting a record store was a lifelong dream. Once he shared that dream with a friend, it... more

It's the busiest shopping weekend of the year, and shopping local isn't just a worthy cause: it's a great way... more

This week, I welcome Sam Kraft, the publisher behind Tri-Cities Central to the podcast to discuss Thanksgiving traditions in Batavia,... more

To commemorate Area Code: Batavia's 20th episode, I've invited our collaborators, Ben Wydra and Lauren Purdy from Plimsoll, to take... more

When David Fraccaro and Claudia Kabanyana host "Becoming Neighbors," they're taking part in a unique and messy exercise of hope... more

Joanne Spitz is the co-chair of CHIP IN Batavia, a non-profit that works to ensure every child in our town... more

Logan Street Missionary Baptist Church, located just east of the river off of N. Washington Avenue and currently pastored by... more

After receiving so much support from his community as a high school student, Dennis Piron felt obligated to succeed. But... more

On this episode of Area Code: Batavia, a walking tour with local sculptor and art booster, Bill McGrath. As a... more

We might take the Batavia Creamery for granted now, but its fate wasn't always so cut and dry. After working... more

Bridget Johnson, a Cuban immigrant, and Thomas Freeman, a Chicago south-side native, shared a dream. But their perspectives on that... more

Hey everybody. We're dropping into your feed on an off week to let you know about a new segment: "Settling... more

Walk around Batavia's downtown and you'll see a host of women-led businesses, of all kinds. But it wasn't always this... more

As we continue to explore the significance of flags in the Batavia community, we talk about the origins and impact... more

The day this episode is released, June 14th, is Flag Day, and it's the first Flag Day to be observed... more

When Austin Dempsey had the opportunity to step into a long-term leadership role in the family business, he took it.... more

Craig Foltos grew up in Batavia, cleaning his Dad's barber shop. He has almost never ventured outside of the town... more

A "blind date" between two beer aficionados. A day spent praying and fasting. A wedding invitation with a familiar passage.... more

When Juliana Cancelo's mom, Sylvia Sanchez had a dream of Batavians craving empanadas, Juliana was skeptical. But it took a... more

When Tyler and Natalie Anderson set out to start their own barbershop in Batavia, they knew they wanted to make... more