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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.

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

Good news about the piping plover, a shorebird species that had once been extirpated in Pennsylvania: piping plovers have nested in northwest Pennsylvania at Presque Isle State Park for 10 consecutive years. Absent from Pennsylvania for over 60 years, the federal and state endangered piping plover, a small shorebird, h

Four people from Erie are facing charges for allegedly stealing from multiple stores at the Grove City Outlets. State Police in Mercer say they received a call about a reported retail theft Monday evening just before 5 p.m. After getting a description of the suspected vehicle, they spotted the car...

Before the rides start spinning, the livestock barns fill and thousands of visitors stream through the gates, the Waterford Community Fair takes time to recognize the volunteers who make the annual tradition possible. More than 150 volunteers gathered Sunday for the fair's annual Friends of the Fair Picnic, an apprecia