Erie PA

With a legacy spanning almost 100 years, Erie Community Foundation in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been deeply embedded in the region’s philanthropic landscape for generations. Through the power of collective giving, we invest in solutions that transform lives. The foundation invites applications for its Helping Today...

A settlement has been reached in the lawsuit over Gannon University’s Center for Lake Erie Education and Research, or CLEER, at the Blasco Library. Gannon released a statement late Wednesday evening confirming the settlement, adding that the university pledges to assist the library with its annual membership drive...

Chautauqua County Sheriff's deputies took a Silver Creek man into custody following an investigation into a physical domestic incident Wednesday afternoon. Deputies, along with State Police, were called to an undisclosed address in the village shortly before 4:00 PM and found that 25-year-old Joseph Miller III...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., recently made stops across northwest Pennsylvania, pitching energy, manufacturing and shipbuilding as major opportunities for the region — especially in Erie. From Erie County to Crawford to Mercer, McCormick spent the day listening, touring and talking jobs. “It was...

Former General McLane School District employee, Meghan Chelton has been charged after an investigation into alleged theft from the Teacher Sunshine Fund, officials announced Tuesday. The Teacher Sunshine Fund is supported by teachers through internal fundraising events, such as “jeans day,” and is used to assist...

They say a lot can happen in a year. For Kim Nguyen, the last 12 months haven't just been about the passage of time – they have been a lesson in "sink or swim." As we look back on 2025 for our Year in Review, few stories capture the spirit of evolution quite like Nguyen's. A little over a year ago, she officially...

A local bridge will soon be getting a makeover. A $1.1 million state investment will go towards replacing the Bell Street Bridge in the Borough of Wesleyville and Lawrence Park Township. This funding is part of the commonwealth’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), a state-run grant program that encourages economic...

The former Erie Humane Society executive director, Nicole Leone, is set to enter a guilty plea next month. According to court documents, Leon was scheduled to plead guilty on December 24, but that hearing has been moved to January 16. Leone, who led the humane society for nearly a decade, was accused of stealing...

A business in the Millcreek Mall is getting quite a bit of buzz on social media, but not in a good way. Beauty skin care company BeeLive has popped up at several locations across the county, including at the Millcreek Mall. According to their website, every item they offer is carefully selected for real results […]

Before people make plans to gather with family and friends over the next few days, they want to make sure they are healthy. The strain of Influenza A made its way to Erie County a few weeks ago and it is spreading. Doctors at UPMC said they are seeing more...