Your Weather Authority: Snow to impact the Tuesday AM commute
ERIE, PA – Outside of morning flurries, Monday should be a decent day with some sunny breaks developing but remaining chilly for December, with a high temperature in the upper 20s and lower 30s. Light snow returns Monday night as an area of low-pressure zips by to the South. While snow amounts will not be […]
Weather alert issued for lake effect snow in Northwest Pa. Sunday night
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Sunday at 9 p.m. for lake effect snow until 10:15 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Crawford County. "At 8:59 p.m., radar indicated an intense lake effect snow band along a line extending from 7 miles southeast of Northwest Harborcreek to...
National Average for Gas Falls to $3 Per Gallon, Smaller Changes Reported in New...
The nationwide average price for a gallon of gas has hit its lowest mark since May 2021. That's according to AAA, which reports that Monday's price at the pump is averaging $3.00, a decline of almost seven cents per gallon from a week ago. Meanwhile, smaller changes occurred at the state and county levels during that...
PennDOT urges caution in coming winter storm
Harrisburg, Pa. — Ahead of anticipated winter weather in northern Pennsylvania starting Wednesday evening, PennDOT is advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and to exercise caution when driving. Additionally, PennDOT will implement various speed and vehicle restrictions throughout the storm....
Erie County IT staff being investigated over use of computer parts
As the director of Erie County government's Department of Information Technology, Jeffrey Cudicio is responsible for overseeing staff, setting policy for the use of computers and making sure the equipment is running properly. Cudicio is under criminal investigation over allegations that he and some of his employees...
Winter Blast Targets Northern PA as PennDOT Warns Drivers: “Stay Off the Roads”
HARRISBURG, PA — With a fast-moving winter storm poised to sweep across northern Pennsylvania beginning Wednesday evening, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel and brace for aggressive speed and vehicle restrictions across key interstates. Forecasters expect...
Vybe Queenz Host Weekend Competition
The holiday weekend brought a dance competition to Erie. The Vybe Queenz Youth Dance Team hosted a dance competition at the Hagerty Family Events Center. Over 235 performers traveled to Erie from Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York and Michigan to compete. This event gives dancers a chance to showcase their skills...
The Reader Beat: City Council Notes from November 19, 2025
I attended the city council meeting on Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Speakers during public comments encouraged the council to consider a community police advisory board in light of the death of Marchello Woodard. Since Woodard was shot by a state parole officer in July, no arrests or charges have been made. Some constituents...
Festival of trees: Beloved tradition aiding children in need
AHN Saint Vincent transformed the Bayfront Convention Center into a winter wonderland for their 41st annual Festival of Trees. The weekend-long event featured over 80 professionally decorated Christmas trees, including a Jet24 tree. In addition to the festive decorations, there were several family-friendly activities...
Erie Ballet Theatre’s “Nutcracker” brings magic to the stage
The Erie Contemporary Ballet Theatre performed alongside a live orchestra for the iconic Christmas story of “The Nutcracker.” “The Nutcracker” is a classic ballet beloved for generations, and the artistic director of this production, Sarah Purvis, said that the performance will create lifelong memories for everyone...

















