🌱 Expungement Cannabis Clinic + Buffalo Teachers, Substitutes Wanted

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First, today's weather:

Clouds yielding to sun. High: 77 Low: 60.

Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. Thursday marked the first of two informational cannabis expungement clinics in Erie County, held at Elim Christian Fellowship in Buffalo. With the county's legalization of adult marijuana use and possession, Buffalo and Erie County representatives are helping community members navigate the process of expunging marijuana-related criminal offenses. A second clinic will be held on Saturday, Sep. 24; visit erie.gov for additional information. (WGRZ.com)
2. The Buffalo Public Schools district is seeking to hire both substitute teachers and certified full-time teachers. The district, which interviewed over 70 potential candidates during a hiring event on Thursday, is still seeking to fill over 100 substitute roles. Any qualified applicants interested in either substitute or full-time teaching jobs are encouraged to apply online. (WGRZ.com)
3. Western New Yorkers can experience the rich culture of Egypt at this weekend's Egyptian Festival in nearby North Tonawanda. The three-day festival kicked off yesterday evening and will continue today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday) at St. Mary & St. Moses Coptic Orthodox Church. Attendees are invited to explore Egyptian heritage, faith, and food throughout the weekend. (Spectrum News)

Today in Buffalo:

• Festival Of The Arts At Elmwood Avenue (Between West Ferry and Delavan) (10:00 AM)
• Sperry Park Unity Day At 166 - 226 Sherman St (10:00 AM)
• South Buffalo Irish Festival At Cazenovia Park Casino Lawn (11:00 AM)
• Bookmobile At Masten Park Community Market (12:00 PM)
• Block Party At Jefferson Avenue (Between Glenwood and East Utica) (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Preparing for back-to-school day? Buffalo families can get free backpacks today (Saturday) at the Johnnie B Wiley Pavilion from 10 a.m. until supplies last. (WGRZ.com)
• The Erie County Department of Mental Health is looking for input on the design of an upcoming mobile app. Visit the link to sign up to give input or to learn more about the app. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
• Still looking for weekend plans? Check out all the upcoming festivals and events in Western New York this weekend. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)

As a heads up: today will be my last day with the Buffalo Daily, and you will have a new curator as of Monday. Thanks for reading along with me — it's been a pleasure!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.