Erie PA

In 1933, a town in Ohio paid respects to an unknown girl struck and killed by a train. Citizens bought a gravestone and visitors constantly placed flowers at the site. The mystery was finally solved 60 years later and had a connection to Erie County.

Nine small businesses in the Corry area are celebrating completed improvements made possible through the Corry Area Small Business Micro Grant Program. Business owners and community leaders gathered Monday at Salt Spa & Organic Goods for an impact-sharing event recognizing projects funded through a $20,000 grant from t

The Erie Yacht Club recently hosted its 35th Frolic on the Bay, an event that provides boat rides and a picnic to individuals with special needs and those from disadvantaged situations. This year’s event marked the biggest Frolic on the Bay since the program’s inception, offering a breezy boat ride...

Penn State Behrend's new Flock Safety ALPR cameras scan every license plate entering campus, raising questions about data retention and oversight.

Pennsylvania’s new $50.85 billion state budget for 2026-27 was recently signed into law, just shy of two weeks after its deadline. The comprehensive budget, approved by a bipartisan 44-to-6 vote in the Senate, aims to advance the Commonwealth without increasing taxes. A significant portion of the budget, $11.85 billion

After months of anticipation, Ironworks Square has announced the restaurant that will serve as a centerpiece of the redeveloped West 12th Street complex. The Foundry Pub and Restaurant will open inside the former Erie Malleable Iron facility, becoming the signature dining destination within the growing mixed-use develo

An Erie nurse charged in a serious 2025 crash was allegedly inhaling nitrous oxide from a balloon while driving to work before the collision. That’s according to recent court documents. Erie police said Stephanie Weaver crossed the center line on West 26th Street while traveling between 67 and 71 miles an hour in a 35-

An Erie man is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, in what police are calling a gang-related shooting. That shooting happened the afternoon of July 4 on German Street. Investigators said 20-year-old Lejanthony Hinton was a passenger in a Mazda that drove by and shot at a Buick. Police said bullets hit

(WNY News Now) – A juvenile was flown to Oishei Children’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being struck in a motor vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in the Town of Portland, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. The Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle...

Several organizations and nonprofits across Pennsylvania are welcoming the passage of the state budget, saying it will provide much-needed funding for critical programs. Early childhood educators said this year's budget makes progress in addressing the child care funding crisis, leaders believe more support is still ne