Brother’s Keeper Announce Second Hometown Show With Earth Crisis, Ringworm & More
Metallic hardcore band Brother’s Keeper have added a second comeback show to their schedule, this time taking the stage at The Bunker in their hometown of Erie, PA on October 17th. Rounding out the bill for this set are metalcore vets Earth Crisis and Ringworm (celebrating 25 years of “Birth Is Pain“), plus Fractured W
Back to School Bash at Perry Square
The event featured food trucks, bounce houses and activities for children of all ages. Organizers also gave away bikes, backpacks and gift cards.
Waterford mobile home park residents sound alarm over ‘dirty and smelly’ water
Residents of Hickory Hills Country Village in Waterford are sounding the alarm over dirty, foul-smelling tap water in their homes that has persisted for months.
Goat Fest Returns to Harborcreek for Conservation and Family Fun
Goat Fest returned to Harborcreek this weekend, drawing families to the Glinodo Center for an environmental event that uses goats to help clear invasive plants. The Benedictine Sisters of Erie hosted the annual Goat Fest on Saturday, inviting the community to watch goats graze on invasive species such as multiflora ros
Strong Vincent class reunites 70 years after graduation
Strong Vincent’s class of 1956 gathered Saturday at the Erie Yacht Club for their class reunion. This year, the class is making it their final meet-up, 70 years after graduating from the high school. Alumni said the reunion is a chance to catch up, share memories and celebrate the time they have together. “This year […
Pittsburgh and Erie Face 30 to 50 Percent Chance of Severe Storms Today With...
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA — Western Pennsylvania faces the greatest severe weather threat in the state today, Saturday, August 22, as an incoming cold front brings increasing wind shear and instability, with Pittsburgh and Erie carrying a 30 to 50 percent chance for strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon. Zone Br
Erie Maritime Museum to Offer “Pay-As-Wish” Admission
The Erie Maritime Museum is preparing for a major infrastructure improvement project designed to safeguard Pennsylvania’s maritime history for generations to come. Beginning in early September, the museum will undergo a comprehensive climate control and HVAC modernization initiative while remaining open to visitors und
MLK Center Helps Families Beat Rising Back-to-School Costs
Rising school-supply prices are hitting families and even teachers hard this year. To help ease that burden, the MLK Center hosted its first-ever back-to-school drive, bringing families together and providing much-needed resources ahead of the new school year. The gym at the MLK Center was packed with families seeking
Today’s Top Stories: August 21, 2026
Each night, JET Action News will be bringing you the top stories of the day from around northwest Pennsylvania for you to catch up on what’s going on in your community! Click the links below to learn more! Erie weighs budget cuts to help financial challenges Erie city leaders are weighing a series of difficult […]
Erie weighs budget cuts to help financial challenges
Erie city leaders are weighing a series of difficult options as they look to stabilize the city’s finances. Recommendations the mayor presented to the city council include additional position reductions, continued department spending reviews and a tax increase next year. Longer-term options range from restructuring deb

















