Erie PA

A grand opening ceremony took place Wednesday afternoon for a shelter that houses single women experiencing homelessness in Chautauqua County. The ribbon was cut at the Hope Haven Women's Shelter at 303 Lafayette Street. The shelter, which officially opened in early April, provides 18 beds across 12 units for single...

(WJET/WFXP) – One man was arrested after allegedly getting into a fight with a PennDOT worker. On Wednesday, June 25, around 12:00 p.m., officers with Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Girard responded to a call regarding a physical altercation between a driver and a PennDOT worker. According to police, Dustin Wilson,...

DUNKIRK, N.Y. (WKBW) — Residents in Jamestown, Ripley and Dunkirk who relied on a weekly box of free, fresh produce are now facing uncertainty after a federal program was cut. "A lot of people come here every week, we look forward to it and now it's gonna be gone,"...

Each month, Chautauqua County has health code inspectors who visit restaurants and other spots with food preparation. The inspectors are tasked with trying to keep us safe. They thoroughly review each restaurant's operations and location to make sure the restaurants are not violating any health codes. Health code...

Drivers on part of West 12th St. in Erie have unexpected obstacles in the road - dead seagulls. Natalie Reugare is one of those drivers. She was driving on West 12th St. near Weschler Ave. this week. That’s when she saw drivers stop. They were trying to let one of...

Looking for fun ways to celebrate Independence Day 2025 in Erie, Pa.?. Starting this weekend and continuing through the Fourth of July, the Erie area lights up with fireworks, parades, family fun, and patriotic festivities! Whether you're kicking things off the weekend before or celebrating right on the Fourth, we've...

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Pittsburgh has requested the dismissal of charges against a former supervisor at Erie Coke. David Stablein, 56, of Fairview Township man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Clean Air Act in 2023, admitting to removing flue caps from coal ovens and releasing pollutants into the...

The City of Erie’s Love Your Block program is beginning its fourth year and has expanded its options. Love Your Block offers mini-grants for small home repairs for residents and community cleanups. Residents were previously able to apply for a grant up to $600, but it has now increased to $2,000. Officials primarily...

Millcreek Township came to a decision on whether or not to purchase the Zem Zem Shrine Club property after months of consideration, with dozens of Millcreek residents showing up at the township municipal building to speak out in favor or against the purchase. Millcreek Township has been considering purchasing the...

The Erie Zoo is turning up the summer fun as it brings back Wild Wednesdays, a beloved family tradition, every Wednesday in July. The Zoo will stay open late until 8 p.m., offering extended hours, live entertainment, keeper talks, and animal encounters all included with admission. Special perks await Zoo...