Once Gone From Pennsylvania, Piping Plovers Celebrate 10 Years of Nesting Success
ERIE, Pa. (EYT) — After disappearing from Pennsylvania for more than six decades, the federally and state endangered piping plover has now reached a major conservation milestone with 10 consecutive years of nesting at Presque Isle State Park. Federal, state and local officials gathered at the Tom Ridge Environmental...
Four Erie Firefighters Compete in Ohio Firefighter Challenge
Four members of the Erie Fire Department will represent the City of Erie this week as they compete in the Firefighter Challenge Northeast Region Classic at 300 South Main Street in Akron, Ohio, testing their skills against some of the top firefighter athletes in the region. The Erie team, made...
PAL Holds 2nd Annual STEM Camp
PAL STEM Camp Gives Students Hands-On Look at Future Careers. The STEM Camp at Penn State Behrend engaged Police Athletic League students in experiential learning, offering workshops in various STEM disciplines to spark interest and expose them to potential career paths, while also providing a glimpse of college life a
Erie VA Medical Receives Upgrade Funds
Erie’s VA Medical Center is receiving federal grant funding to support critical infrastructure and safety upgrades, including replacement of hot water tanks, floor drain repairs, and updated security cameras to better serve veterans.
Pieces of the Past — Rare George
Your history book probably has the story of young George Washington and the ultimatum he delivered to the French commander at Fort LeBoeuf in 1753. It was that moment that he earned his stripes as a military leader. Washington was a Lieutenant in the Virginia-based English army. The details of his brushes with death on
Several National Night Out Events Planned Throughout Erie
United Way of Erie County and the Erie County District Attorney's Office are partnering to support 20 National Night Out events taking place across Erie County on August 4. For more than two decades, United Way has supported local National Night Out celebrations designed to bring neighbors together and strengthen relat
Two-car collision sends one into Peach Street building
An accident this afternoon ended with a car crashing into the side of a building and one person sent to the hospital. Calls came in just after 1:00 Wednesday afternoon for a car crash between 23rd and 24th on Peach Street. Crews on scene said two vehicles collided and one went through the corner of […]
Erie County Council Discuss Phone Use During Public Meetings
A long-debated issue regarding public access and transparency was discussed during Erie County Council’s meeting on Tuesday night. Council members held the first reading of a proposal that would allow members of the public to have their cell phones unlocked while attending Erie County Council meetings at the Erie Count
Two Suspects Charged in Erie’s First Shooting Homicide of 2026
Erie police have made two arrests in connection to Erie's first shooting homicide of the year. The suspects are identified as 20-year-old Jaylin Daniels and 23-year-old Jewels Johnson. The fatal shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. on July 7, near East 10th and Brandes Streets. According to the criminal complaint, 61-yea
New drink and dessert shop opens in downtown Erie
A new dessert and drink shop officially opened their doors downtown on Wednesday. Boba & Batter held a ribbon-cutting alongside the Erie Downtown Development Corporation on Wednesday afternoon at their 427 State Street location. The new business serves up desserts like crepes, waffles and milkshakes and, of course, bob

















