Erie City Council to hear ordinances moving $4M to storm relief
Erie City Council is set to have their first reading of an ordinance that would shift $4 million toward cleaning up from the disastrous storms that rolled in at the beginning of the month. According to city council’s agenda, council has two ordinances that would transfer $1 million and $3 million from the Unappropriate
America’s digital future runs on Appalachian energy | Opinion
Somewhere in Appalachia today, a pipefitter went to a job site before dawn. A drilling engineer will review subsurface data. A researcher will test a new technology designed to make energy production more efficient. And a boilermaker will finish a shift that started the night before. These are the people who keep the l
New Erie Business Focuses on Beauty and Self Care
A new business focused on beauty, wellness, and self-care is officially open in Erie. Cloud 9 Esthetics LLC celebrated the opening of its new Peach Street location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the latest addition to the city's growing business community. The business offers a wide range of beauty and...
Hello Erie Snapshot of the Day
Today's Hello Erie Snapshot of the Day, brought to you by Dee Caruana, featured a scenic photo submitted by Jacob Portenier. According to his submission, the photo was taken at State Game Lands 218 in Wattsburg during a walk with his daughter, Emily. Portenier said the pair enjoy spending time on the trails and appreci
Wet Roadway Leads to Rollover Crash in I-80 Work Zone in Union Township
UNION TWP., Pa. (EYT) —Pennsylvania State Police say a driver escaped injury late last month following a rollover crash in a work zone along Interstate 80 in Clearfield County. According to a report released September 10 by Pennsylvania State Police in DuBois, the single-vehicle crash occurred at 6:05 p.m....
Crime Victim Center of Erie names new executive director
(WJET/WFXP)– The Crime Victim Center (CVC) of Erie has officially named their new executive following an extensive search. The CVC announced Amy Blackman, MA, MS, as their new executive director on Monday after the sudden departure of former Executive Director Paul Lukach in May. Blackman previously served as the co-as
EMTA Reiterates E-Bike and Scooter Rules While Riding
The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) reiterated on their Facebook page that electric bikes and electric scooters are not permitted on the EMTA bike racks nor on board. The batteries often found within e-bikes and scooters that can become a fire hazard. They also reminded riders that any personal belongings...
Indoor marketplace for small businesses, Flagship Market, to open soon
A new marketplace working to support local small businesses is almost ready to open. Flagship Market is hoping to open its doors to host small businesses and vendors starting in November. The new indoor marketplace on West 12th Street is in its final stages of renovation and will soon be taking vendor applications. The
Erie Cemetery receiving donations as storm cleanup is expected to take weeks
The historic Erie Cemetery remains closed to the public after severe storms hit the city of Erie earlier this month, causing widespread property damage. High winds knocked down at least 200 trees across the grounds and damaged at least 100 headstones, according to the Erie Cemetery Association. Serving as the...
Your Money: Storm repair issues to look out for
Now, approaching two weeks since what some have labeled as the most damaging thunderstorm for Erie in the last century, many area residents are still dealing with cleanup and damage repairs. In light of these efforts, we had Bob Lafaro from the Lafaro Insurance Agency in our studio to discuss issues to watch for when [
