Erie PA

A community conversation comes to Erie focusing on the expansion of fair access to housing and employment for those with and without a criminal record. The Erie County Human Relations Commission (ECHRC) will be hosing the conversation titled, “Advancing Fair Access to Housing and Employment.”. The discussion will...

Round: Atlantic Regional Final (Sweet 16) Location: Highmark Events Center | Erie, Pa. Pace Prosser (Berlin, Pa./Berlin Brothersvalley), Gannon (Atlantic Region MVP) Lucas Morgan (Sydney, Australia/Marist Catholic College North Shore), Gannon. Christian Moore, IUP. Bryson Lucas, Cal (PA) Bobby Gardner, Virginia...

The Union City Borough Council shared updates from Waste Management about improvements to their customer service phone system. Residents can now reach a live agent more easily by saying “agent” during the call, and the system will ask fewer questions to route calls faster. The customer service number is 1-800-866-4460.

The County Council meeting began on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. County Council voted whether or not to pass the ordinance that would terminate the contract between Erie County Prison and ICE to house federal immigrant detainees. Some constituents argued whether or not ending the ICE contract would impact New Americans and move...

The nasty weather made it challenging for tree removal companies to continue to clean up limbs and branches following the high winds over the weekends. It also proved to be a busy day for insurance agents as they handled claims for property damage due to the winds. Mark Majewski, the...

One area that experienced storm damage due to the high winds is Presque Isle State Park. The park had over 60 trees come down that blocked the roadways and the trails, along with some power lines. Past Vista 3, the park is closed so that crews can clean up what remains. Officials remind visitors to […]

The Pennsylvania State Troop in Erie are currently investigating a recent theft that occurred on March 5 in Harborcreek Township. On March 5 the victim had been contacted by an individual by the alleged name “Joshua Robert Simmons.” The victim who is not named at this time, had filed a report of suspicious activity...

On Sunday evening, the Muslim community celebrated the first iftar event in Erie. Iftar is the meal that breaks the daily fast during the holy month of Ramadan. To celebrate, the Muslim community in Erie held a dinner gathering with a variety of Afghan dishes at the Afghan Community Center. Elected officials even...

IUP (24-7 | PSAC SEMIFINALIST) vs Gannon (30-3 | PSAC RUNNER-UP) Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. Radio: U92.5 FM with Jack Benedict and Tony Coccagna. IUP remains at Erie to face the one-seeded Gannon Golden Knights in the Atlantic Regional Championship. Tipoff is set for 7:00 P.M. inside of the Highmark Events...

Every year, local Irish-themed restaurants see surges of business during Saint Patrick’s Day. Locals head down to restaurants like McGarrey’s Oakwood Cafe to get signature Reuben sandwiches, which many enjoy on the holiday. Shane McGarrey, owner of McGarrey’s Oakwood Cafe, said that after many years, they’ve come to...