Wings of Hope Butterfly Release honors lost loved ones
Hundreds of colorful butterflies filled the sky Saturday afternoon, each carrying a special meaning for those watching below. On August 1, families and friends gathered at Parkside Regency at South Shore for the Visiting Nurses Association’s 20th annual Wings of Hope Butterfly Release. Participants released around 500
Pennsylvania shelter rescues 29 dogs, 4 horses from abandoned property with no food or...
Many of the animals had already perished before rescuers arrived.
Experience Children’s Museum Brings the Beach to Downtown Erie for Annual Street Soirée
The expERIEnce Children’s Museum brought the beach to downtown Erie Friday night, hosting its annual Street Soirée: Surf’s Up, a high-energy fundraiser supporting the museum’s educational mission. The museum transformed the area into a tropical block party for this year’s event while honoring supporter Jenny Weigold-Ge
This Erie, PA Diner Was Shipped on a Train in 1948—and Locals Still Line...
Pulling up along East Lake Road just minutes from the Lake Erie shore, the gleaming stainless-steel shell of Lawrence Park Diner catches the morning light exactly as it did mid-century. Manufactured in Paterson, New Jersey by the Silk City Diner Company in 1948, this authentic dining car was transported to...
SeaWolves Fall to RubberDucks Despite Briceño’s Multi-Homer Game
ERIE, PA - Josue Briceño blasted his second home run of the game in the seventh inning to give the Erie SeaWolves (22-10, 58-42) a 5-4 lead, but two ninth-inning runs from the Akron RubberDucks (12-20, 47-53) proved too much to overcome in a 6-5 loss at UPMC Park on Saturday night.
Dan Rice Days continues through Saturday
The annual Dan Rice Days is underway in Girard. The three-day event is packed with free entertainment, crafts, food, educational activities and a parade on Saturday. Dan Rice Days celebrates the many contributions the circus owner made to the Girard community when he settled there in 1863. The festival continues thr
Sunflowers Bloom Across Battles Farm Campus in Girard
More than 1.2 million sunflowers are now in bloom at the Battles Farm Campus of the Hagen History Center, creating a colorful summer attraction in Girard. The sunflower fields stretch across 50 acres along Walnut Street, giving visitors plenty of opportunities to walk through the blooms and take photos. The...
Rainbow Bridge in need of repairs after tire marks found
The Erie Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Garden in Scott Park was built in the fall of last year for families to remember beloved pets— now, volunteers are working to repair tire marks left across the bridge. “They’re not just ride over the bridge tracks, they’re intentional skid marks, and they are very difficult to come
Stored food not cold enough in Erie County restaurant inspections
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded July 23-29. 3 critical violations U Pick 6 Harbor House , 4454 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek Township. (Whole milk expired; no hand soap at bar sink; cooler
Hopewell Furnace celebrates 88 years with Establishment Day
UNION TOWNSHIP, Pa. — At Hopewell Furnace, almost every corner has a story. The old buildings, the furnace, even the land. "Hopewell is nestled here, as I like to say, the Silicon Valley of the American iron industry. All of the materials and the resources that you need to have a really successful iron furnace are just

















