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Erie, Pa (WJET/WFXP)– With the acquittal of State Parole Agent Kevin Seelinger in the shooting death of Marchello Woodard, a police union leader is now calling for an “independent review” of the Erie County District Attorney’s Office. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 92 Executive Director of Labor Services Tom Wines released a statement Wednesday calling […]

WARREN, Pa. – Warren’s varsity boys and both junior high cross country teams defeated Union City on Tuesday at Betts Park as the Dragons also celebrated Senior Night. The varsity boys defeated Union City 26-31, led by Leyton Salvatore, who finished second overall in 17:16. Cole Fitzgerald followed in third at 17:26, while Grayson Collopy took fourth in 17:34.

The cost of clothing has increased 3.4% over the past year, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As expenses rise, local shoppers are turning to second-hand stores and do-it-yourself options to celebrate Halloween on a budget. Local retailers report a rising trend in thrift shopping across...

State and local leaders came together in Erie on Tuesday to highlight how former industrial properties can be transformed into new opportunities for the community. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Jessica Shirley joined Erie Mayor Daria Devlin and other community leaders for a walking tour of Grow Erie at the Savocchio Business Park. The […]

Students at the Elizabeth Lee Black School at the Barber National Institute now have a new resource designed to help them manage sensory challenges and prepare for success in the classroom. School officials recently cut the ribbon on a new Sensory Regulation Space, a specially designed room created by the...

The Eastside Family YMCA is opening a newly renovated indoor pool to the community after completing more than $140,000 in upgrades, marking the first phase of a larger effort to modernize its aquatics facilities. The small indoor pool at the YMCA of Greater Erie's Eastside branch on Nagle Road recently...

One restaurant is lending a helping hand as cleanup efforts continue at the Erie Cemetery. The Erie Cemetery was one of the hardest-hit properties in the storms on September 3, and it’s taking a community effort to return the land to its former state. That’s why Meeder’s Restaurant from Ripley, New York, will serve barbecue […]

M Sports Golf Simulator Lounge has officially opened its doors at 12110 Edinboro Road, offering golfers a place to practice, compete, and enjoy the game year-round, regardless of weather conditions. The facility is the only golf simulator lounge in Edinboro and features two state-of-the-art simulators powered by Uneekor technology. The...

UPDATE (1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20): East 38th Street is now reopened to traffic as police continue their investigation. East 38th Street is closed from Marion Street to Conrad Road due to an active police scene; here is what we know so far. According to the police chief, a call came in for a […]

ERIE, Pa. — Erie’s iconic Bicentennial Tower is celebrating 30 years on the waterfront, and the milestone came with a colorful addition to the city’s bayfront. The Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority hosted the tower’s official 30th birthday celebration Monday, bringing together community leaders, former city officials and bayfront partners to reflect on the landmark’s history and discuss its future.