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New Director Looks Ahead for Erie’s MLK Center

Erie's MLK Center is entering a new chapter. Tonight, we're hearing from new Executive Director John Paul Robinson about why he took the role and what he believes Erie’s young people need most right now. For decades, the Martin Luther King Center has been a place where families turn...
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Residents Fear for Future as Three Erie Independence House Properties Face Tax Sale

Residents of three Erie Independence House facilities are expressing fear and uncertainty after learning the buildings where they live are scheduled for the Erie County Upset Tax Sale later this year because of unpaid property taxes. Erie News Now confirmed that three Erie Independence House properties are listed for t
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Fire causes damage to historic Jones School

Erie firefighters battled a stubborn blaze Tuesday inside a historic building that’s undergoing extensive renovations. They responded to the former Jones School in the 100 block of East 8th Street just before 3 p.m. Inside, they found a fire between the floors. The deputy fire chief on scene said it was hidden and forc
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Two charged after early morning chase in City of Erie

Two people have been arrested after sending police on a high-speed car chase. Musa Nur Abdi, 19, and 20-year-old David Koiwu were taken into custody yesterday just before 8 am. Abdi is facing several charges ranging from aggravated assault by vehicle to reckless driving. The incident happened when Erie police saw Koiwu
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Chris Higbee Rocks the Rebich Investments Amphitheater for 8 Great Tuesdays

Pennsylvania native Chris Higbee brought his high-energy country sound to the Rebich Investments Amphitheater Tuesday night as the headliner for the fifth week of Erie Events' 8 Great Tuesdays concert series. Known for blending country, rock, bluegrass, and fiddle-driven performances, Higbee said his music draws inspir
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AHN Saint Vincent Celebrates 40 Years with Children’s Miracle Network and Honors 2026 Miracle...

AHN Saint Vincent Hospital is celebrating two special milestones this year: 40 years as a Children's Miracle Network Hospital and the third birthday of 2026 Miracle Child Asher Lightner. Hospital staff, Children's Miracle Network leaders, supporters and the Lightner family gathered for a festive celebration recognizing
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Over 300 Erie Residents Sign Petition to Reopen South Erie Post Office

As Erie resident Nick Pallotto continues his petition to reopen the South Erie Post Office on Poplar Street, more residents are joining the effort. "We're at 310 signatures, and I want to thank everyone who has signed it," Pallotto said Tuesday. "As I am out talking with people, I have...
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Truck Driver Cited After Semi-Truck Strikes Embankment on Interstate 80

UNION TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A New York man suffered minor injuries after his semi-truck drifted off Interstate 80 and struck an embankment in Union Township. According to the Pennsylvania State Police in DuBois, the single-vehicle crash occurred at 2:05 a.m. on July 17 in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 near mile mark
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National Night Out 2026 Brings Erie Community Together

National Night Out brings Erie community together with police, first responders. Neighborhoods across Erie County are coming together Tuesday for National Night Out, an annual event designed to strengthen relationships between residents, law enforcement and community organizations. The event transforms parks, streets a
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Demolition Accelerates at Former Edison Elementary School

The demolition of the former Edison Elementary School in the city of Erie is moving quickly, just one week after crews began tearing down the historic building. The school, located on East Lake Road, served generations of Erie students after opening in 1931. Now, nearly a century later, much of the structure has come d

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