Erie PA

(WJET/WFXP)– Millcreek Township officially welcomed a new Aldi location to the neighborhood on Thursday with a celebratory ribbon cutting and special gifts for some of its first customers. Township and Aldi officials held a grand opening Thursday morning for the new location at 5224 West Ridge Road next to Walmart, giving residents another place to […]

This month, the Erie Playhouse takes us back to a bustling mid-century, Rust Belt, Polish Catholic household with their production of Tom Dudzick's Over the Tavern. The story is set in Buffalo and follows the arc of Rudy Pazinski, a budding adolescent who believes that having fun is God's sole intended purpose for humanity. As Rudy questions his own faith in the light of his upcoming confirmation, audiences get an intimate glimpse into a family as they face their very real (and often comedic) st

Residents will have multiple opportunities this month to share their vision for the future of Erie's bayfront as Infinite Erie and the City of Erie host a series of public open houses focused on the ongoing development of the One Bayfront blueprint. The events are designed to gather input from...

More than 200 years after Erie helped change the course of the War of 1812, a new exhibit is giving visitors an up-close look at the naval hero at the center of that history. The Hagen History Center's new "Command and Courage: Oliver Hazard Perry" exhibit is now open, offering a rare glimpse into the life and legacy of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, whose leadership helped secure a pivotal American victory on Lake Erie.

The Erie Humane Society is facing allegations regarding negligence following claims from a local pet owner that her two cats died after routine surgery. “I took three cats on October 12 to get just a routine spay; they were just my barn cats, and 11 days later, unfortunately, I found two of the cats deceased […]

Two senior dogs are now safe after being abandoned outside a local veterinary office during an overnight rainstorm, prompting a rescue response from Because You Care. According to the animal rescue organization, its team received a call for help from Camboro Veterinary in Edinboro after two elderly poodle mixes were found outside the clinic. The dogs had reportedly been left there overnight in the rain.

PennWest University will recognize the service and sacrifices of military members, veterans, and their families during Military and Veterans Appreciation Week, taking place November 9 until November 13 across its campuses. In a proclamation, Interim President Dr. James D. Fisher acknowledged the long history of military service among PennWest students,...

Starting Wednesday night, properties around the region will glow green. This is part of a campaign called Operation Green Light, showing support for veterans and raising awareness for resources available to them and their families. Businesses and community members participate by shining green lights on their property in solidarity. And here in Erie, the County […]

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has announced a two-day regulated deer hunt at Presque Isle State Park to help manage the park's deer population and protect its ecosystem. The hunt is scheduled for December 9 and December 10. According to DCNR officials, maintaining an appropriate deer...

Mayor Daria Devlin has unveiled her proposed 2027 City of Erie budget, a spending plan aimed at closing a nearly $15 million budget shortfall while maintaining essential services and addressing long-standing financial challenges facing the city. The proposed budget includes approximately $87.8 million in expenditures, excluding pension funds, representing a...