Erie PA

Tornado warning issued for Erie, Crawford; other alerts in effect for region.

Severe storms cause damage all across the city of Erie overnight, leaving thousands without power. According to Penelec’s alert system and outage map, at one point early Thursday morning, more than 32,000 customers were without power. As of 12:01 p.m. on Thursday, there are still over 14,914 Erie County customers witho

The City of Erie has officially declared a state of emergency. Last night severe weather caused significant damage throughout the city. City crews have been working to clear debris and roadways while assessing damage. The city stated that their immediate priority is to clear the streets to ensure safe travels for resid

Following the severe storm that swept through the region last night, many Erie residents are dealing with power outages and rising temperatures. In response, local restaurant Underdog BBQ is stepping up to offer support to neighbors in need. While the restaurant’s power remained intact, the team at Underdog BBQ is...

Erie’s 9/11 Connection: World Trade Center Column Stands as a Place to Remember. As Erie approaches the 25th anniversary of 9/11, it honors the event with a World Trade Center steel column displayed outside the Blasco Memorial Library, recovered from the site and brought to Erie by former councilman Mark Aleksandrowicz

A powerful storm that moved through the area overnight has left significant impacts throughout the City, including widespread power outages, downed trees, and hazardous travel conditions. City officials are urging residents to stay off the roads whenever possible as emergency crews continue responding to storm-related

Visitors planning to spend the Labor Day holiday at Presque Isle State Park will have several guarded swimming options available throughout the holiday weekend, according to park officials. Beaches 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9 will be staffed with lifeguards and open for swimming on designated schedules through Labor Day.

A bison has traveled a long way to find her forever home in Edinboro. Long Island Lucy comes all the way from Long Island New York and now resides at the Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm located at 5970 Koman Road in Edinboro Pennsylvania. Lucy had originally lived at the Long...

The Erie community came together at the Rebich Investments Amphitheater for the inaugural Gem City Soul Night, an event created in direct response to community feedback and designed to celebrate the city's diversity through the power of music. Under clear skies and warm summer weather, crowds gathered in large numbers.

Measles cases are on the rise across Pennsylvania, with health officials confirming 393 cases so far this year across 28 counties. Despite the increase statewide, health officials confirm there are currently no reported measles cases in Erie County. Officials are emphasizing the importance of vaccination, saying the me