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Probe Continues in Erie House Fire That Claimed The Lives of Two Small Children and Critically Injured an Infant. Investigators are looking into a deadly apartment fire that took place late Sunday afternoon at 535 and a half East 26th Street. Officials are working to determine if the children involved, aged 5, 3, and...

A formerly enslaved Erie woman who helped conduct others to freedom was remembered in ceremonies on lower Parade Street on March 27. Emma Howell and her family operated Erie's first known Underground Railroad station and are credited with helping more than 300 formerly enslaved Blacks reach freedom in Canada. A new...

The National Weather Service released a flood watch at 1:22 p.m. on Monday valid from Tuesday 8 a.m. until Wednesday 8 p.m. for Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Cayuga, Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. The weather service informs, "Flooding caused by...

Starting Tuesday, March 31, the Intermodal bus stop in Erie will temporarily move to the western side of the building because of construction. Riders should wait for their buses at the marked temporary location until further notice. The Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority apologizes for any inconvenience during this...

Erie County’s healthcare scene is buzzing with opportunity this month. From hospital leadership to hands-on patient care, several local employers are adding to their teams. Lead specialty surgical teams and mentor others in the OR. Ideal for experienced RNs ready to take on a leadership role in a Magnet-designated...

Gannon University held its 4th Multicultural Dance Night at the Erie Playhouse on Friday evening. Organizers said the event highlighted local dancers representing cultures from all over the world, including Chinese, Syrian, Irish and more. “We are together in Erie from so many different parts of the world, and...

World-class performers and students from a variety of colleges are honoring the life and legacy of Erie-born composer Harry T. Burleigh. On Saturday night, the 105 Voices of History National HBCU Choir and other artists performed at Mercyhurst University. The concert concluded the four-day Harry T. Burleigh...

This year is the 90th anniversary of the Erie Federal Credit Union. It has a rich history — and tonight we share what it has grown into. This is the building that started it all. The Erie Federal Credit Union was originally located inside the original public library in...

Authorities continue to investigate human remains discovered in Millcreek on March 21, with forensic experts playing a key role in uncovering answers. Due to the condition of the remains, the forensics department at Mercyhurst University was called in to assist. The team helps with analyzing human remains and...

Samuel P. "Pat" Black III has agreed to undergo a forensic neurological examination to help determine his mental competency — a key development in the 84-year-old Erie entrepreneur's protracted litigation against his adopted daughter over his fading business empire. The daughter, Sumi James-Black, 51, had asked a...