People Take Advantage of Free Medical Check-ups Through RAM
People arrived at the Erie Center for Arts and Technology hours before sunrise, as early as 3 a.m., hoping to secure a spot for free medical, dental, and vision care through Remote Area Medical, or RAM. The long wait was worth it for people who may not otherwise have access...
Area fire departments raise flag over West 12th, Peninsula in honor of 9/11
For over 20 years, local fire departments have been raising a flag in Millcreek Township on the anniversary of 9/11. West Ridge and West Lake Fire Departments’ tower trucks raised the giant flag over West 12th and Peninsula Drive Friday evening, with help from crews from Belle Valley and Millcreek Township Fire Departm
9 Pennsylvania Smokehouse Barbecue Joints Where the Brisket Smokes Low Over Hardwood All Day
The smell hit me two blocks before I even spotted the little building in Pennsylvania, a curl of hardwood smoke drifting over a parking lot that gave nothing away. Inside was a slab of brisket with a bark so dark and rich it looked almost lacquered, sliced thick and still trembling with juice.
DUI charge added against Erie woman accused of running over man
An Erie woman accused of running a man over at an eastside gas station after getting into an altercation with some women in early July waived her preliminary hearing Sept. 11 as prosecutors added an additional charge against her. Diamond A. Coleman, 26, waived to court charges including felony counts of aggravated assa
These 13 Pennsylvania Restaurants Know How To Do Freshwater Fish Right In 2026
Freshwater fish can tell on a kitchen fast. Get it right and the plate disappears. Get it wrong and everyone notices. Across Pennsylvania, some restaurants have built a loyal following by knowing exactly how to handle the catch. The best versions keep things simple enough to let the fish shine,...
Be a Tourist: Events around town Sept. 11-13
76th Annual Race of Champions Weekend The Race of Champions is a sanctioning body presenting Modified and Stock Car racing on asphalt and dirt surfaces throughout the Northeast, with events in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The 75th annual Race of Champions weekend will take place at Lake Erie Speedway on Septe
Erie Humane Society to host ‘Wags, Waves & Waldameer’ for dogs and their owners
(WJET/WFXP) — A local water park will transform into a dog park this weekend. The Erie Humane Society will host a “Wags, Waves & Waldameer” event on Sunday, September 13, offering dog owners a chance to bring their companions to the park for an afternoon of swimming and socializing. The end-of-summer experience will ru
Residents seek answers on South Erie Post Office reopening
Concern about the future of the South Erie Post Office was on full display Thursday evening. The building at 3607 Poplar Street has been closed since last October, and residents want to know when it’s reopening. Nearby resident Nick Pallotto began a petition over the summer. He’s collected about 2,300 signatures and th
City of Erie Releases Neighborhood Storm Cleanup Schedule
The City of Erie Department of Public Works has announced a neighborhood-based tree-limb removal schedule as crews continue recovery efforts following the recent severe storm. Residents are urged to place storm-related tree limbs in piles between the curb and sidewalk and ensure streets are clear of parked vehicles on
Local women recall their flights, forced landings on 9/11
Today we’re hearing the stories of two local women living at Sarah Reed Senior Living who were both on separate planes during the events of 9/11. The first story comes from Jane Hess, who was flying from Pittsburgh to San Francisco that morning. At the time of the flight, Hess was 74 years old going […]
