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Erie County has eight qualified opportunity zone census tracts, all located within the City of Erie and collectively known as the Flagship Opportunity Zone. The program uses federal tax incentives to encourage private investments in areas targeted for redevelopment. “So, this is a way to get into investment throughout

Erie police responded to a shots-fired call on Erie’s east side Wednesday morning. Calls went out around 11:16 a.m. for a shooting in the 900 block of East 8th Street. According to City of Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah, no one was hit in the shooting. However, there was a woman inside one of the […]

A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Erie County has sold a winning $3 million $3,000,000 Golden Ticket Scratch-Off, creating the area's newest multimillionaire. The winning ticket was sold at Country Fair, 76 N. Main Street in Union City. For selling the top-prize-winning ticket, the retailer will receive a $10,000 bonu

While this isn't the Plain White T's' first time performing in Erie, the band says they're especially excited to return — this time as one of the headliners for Celebrate Erie. And after more than 20 years of making music, Higgenson says there's still something special about playing for...

There's no age limit on a day at the zoo, and Thursday afternoon, seniors and their grandchildren got in for free.

Blue lips, leaning to one side, head and eyes beginning to roll back, aspirating – all are signs of an opioid overdose, and on a winter day in Erie several years ago, they triggered an immediate response in a bystander. "I just remember running out to my car and...

The Reader Beat aims to cover city and county council meetings as well as other important government and community-related meetings. The following is a summary of each meeting for the month of July. City Council July 1: The first meeting of the month began with a presentation led by Executive...

It is rare for someone to spend an entire career with one organization. For Gina Klofft, that commitment has spanned four decades, helping advance the fight against heart disease and stroke throughout northwestern Pennsylvania. This month marks 40 years since Klofft began her journey with the American Heart Association

Several Special Olympics athletes teamed up with Erie Insurance employees Thursday for an afternoon of bocce, friendship and community engagement at the Dick's Sporting Goods Complex at the Millcreek Mall. The two-hour event paired Special Olympics athletes with Erie Insurance volunteers, giving employees the opportuni

Each night, JET Action News will be bringing you the top stories of the day from around northwest Pennsylvania for you to catch up on what’s going on in your community! Click the links below to learn more! Back to School Safety As the first day of school approaches in Erie County, safety experts are […]