Making a Small City Smaller: Saving Lives through Better Infrastructure
In December, a 66-year-old cyclist was struck by a car on Eighth and Liberty streets and later died as a result of his injuries. The driver fled the scene and police are still looking to identify them through security footage. My wife and I drove by the scene shortly after it happened and were rerouted around the...
CCIDA Okays Financial Incentives for Redevelopment of Former Lake Shore Hospital
A major project to redevelop the former Lake Shore Hospital building in Irving has taken another step forward. On Tuesday, the Chautauqua County IDA Board of Directors approved a 15-year, adaptive re-use PILOT incentive and a sales tax abatement and mortgage tax exemption for Main Road Med Group, LLC, which will...
Movies and TV shows casting in Erie
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
The Reader Beat: City Council Notes from January 21, 2026
I attended the city council meeting on January 21 at 6:30 p.m. Constituent Anthony McGowan brought the Boys II Men youth group, a mentorship group that empowers boys in the community, to observe city council. Other constituents voiced concerns about future ICE activity in Erie considering the violence and volume of...
These 10 homes sold for highest prices in Erie County in 2025
Here's a look at the 10 most expensive single-family homes sold in Erie County in 2025. Six of the homes are in Millcreek Township. Four are in neighboring Fairview Township. The homes sold for $901,500 to $1.7 million. The average price for residential properties sold in Erie County in 2025 was $229,597, up 4.3%...
Erie Restaurant Week: Pineapple Eddie’s Southern Bistro Part 2
Pineapple Eddie’s shares the final product of the two menu items featured during Erie Restaurant Week 2026.
Construction continues on EDDC’s Flagship City Commons project
The Erie Downtown Development Corporation (EDDC) continued moving forward with its Flagship City Commons project, although workers had to take a slight pause due to the snow. The future building that’s located on the block between North Park Row and West 5th Street will connect the adjacent properties and have...
Sidewalks Cleared of Snow in City
No compatible source was found for this media. Snow Removed from Sidewalks Thanks to Erie Downtown Partnership Ambassadors. Ambassadors are working to clear snow from 70 blocks of sidewalk in the City of Erie.
Local school districts warn families of false school closure posts
Several local school districts are warning parents against online misinformation being spread regarding snow days. On Wednesday, January 28, around 9:45 a.m., an email was sent out to North East School District families regarding Facebook posts that claimed schools would be closed on Thursday, January 29, and Friday,...
I-79, I-80 reopen in Mercer County after overnight crashes
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is keeping speed restrictions in place on several interstates in the northwest region as a winter storm continues to impact travel. Officials advised drivers on Wednesday to avoid unnecessary travel. A temporary speed limit of 45 mph remains in effect on portions of...
