Gem City Soul Night on the Bayfront
The Erie community came together at the Rebich Investments Amphitheater for the inaugural Gem City Soul Night, an event created in direct response to community feedback and designed to celebrate the city's diversity through the power of music. Under clear skies and warm summer weather, crowds gathered in large numbers.
Erie Health Officials Urge Measles Vaccine as Cases Rise
Measles cases are on the rise across Pennsylvania, with health officials confirming 393 cases so far this year across 28 counties. Despite the increase statewide, health officials confirm there are currently no reported measles cases in Erie County. Officials are emphasizing the importance of vaccination, saying the me
Erie Veteran Says His Home is Unlivable After Being Scammed by a Private Contractor
An Erie veteran says he has been left homeless after a contractor removed the roof from his home, took his money, and disappeared, leaving the property exposed to heavy rain and severe damage. Meet Jeffery bar a veteran who fought in desert storm and desert shield. bar is from Erie...
Red Letter Hospitality Named Primary Tenant for Market House Project
Erie Events has announced that Red Letter Hospitality will serve as the primary tenant of the upcoming The Market House, a major new destination planned for Erie’s Bayfront and expected to open in 2028. The 27,000-square-foot facility is envisioned as a year-round gathering place that combines dining, entertainment, an
Tae Bo creator Billy Blanks returns to Erie home for wellness conference
Billy Blanks , a multi-time world karate champion, actor , fitness guru and the creator of Tae Bo , is coming to Erie to be honored at a health and wellness convention. Blanks, 70, is the guest of honor during the PA 250 Power and Purpose Wellness Conference on Sept. 12, which will celebrate and honor his legacy and ac
Warren man sentenced to 15-31 years for repeatedly assaulting minor
(WJET/WFXP)– The Warren man who pleaded guilty to raping a child several times and exchanging inappropriate messages over the course of several months will spend over a decade in prison. The Warren County District Attorney’s Office said 27-year-old Trevor Lester of Erie was sentenced to 15 years and 11 months to 31 yea
Flash floods on I-90 send one vehicle off road, sinking
Flash flooding on Interstate 90 Wednesday morning forced a driver off of the road, where their vehicle began sinking into high standing water. That crash happened around 7:45 a.m. near mile marker 40 on Interstate 90 in Northeast Township during a major downpour of rain. After going off of the road, the car became lodg
The Cork, Skunk & Goat owners join Erie Events’ bayfront market house
Erie Events’ planned $14 million market house has secured an anchor tenant. The organization announced on Sept. 2 that Red Letter Hospitality — which owns Erie restaurant The Cork 1794 and the Skunk & Goat Tavern in North East — will launch a “primary restaurant concept” at the market house that will feature “casual Am
Erie Regional Chamber Presents Donation to Future Focused Academy
The Erie Regional Chamber presented a donation check to Future Focused Academy on Tuesday, in support of the organization's mission to prepare young adults for success. Future Focused Academy, a nonprofit organization serving young adults ages 18 to 23, provides essential life skills training, financial literacy educat
Today’s Top Stories: September 1, 2026
Erie family fears for safety after alleged harassment, threats An Erie woman is crying out for help after she said a man has been harassing her family for three years and remains on the loose. CLICK HERE for what they had to say. Sparks fly between Millcreek, Belle Valley VFD over future Millcreek Township officials […

















