Erie PA

On September 2 severe weather swept the Erie area leaving many without power and damaged property. Several are now without a home due to the extensive damage. GoFundMe has released three pages for several residents in the community who have been affected by the storm. Amirah and Benita lost their...

Recent thunderstorms brought heavy rain to parts of the area, leaving many drivers facing challenging conditions on the roads. Rain can create serious driving hazards, including wet pavement, reduced visibility and hydroplaning. Heavy rain can make roads more dangerous by making it harder for drivers to stop and increa

Erie Continues Storm Cleanup as City Receives State Assistance. The City of Erie remains under a state of emergency after recent storms as crews work to remove trees and debris, with the emergency status set through Thursday pending review by city and state officials.

Following the major storms that tore through the Erie area on Sept. 2 into Sept. 3, the city of Erie has reopened a majority of the impacted roads. The storms left downtown neighborhoods and streets dealing with tree damage, downed electrical wires, debris and power outages. A good amount of storm damage impacted the W

Cleanup Underway at Erie Cemetery After Severe Storm Damage. Erie Cemetery is facing extensive damage after recent storms knocked down more than 100 trees and damaged gravesites, mausoleums, columbariums, and fencing. Cleanup efforts are underway, but the cemetery remains temporarily closed due to safety concerns as cr

It’s a couple’s worst nightmare, finding out their wedding venue has no power just days before the big day. After destructive storms swept through the area, trees blocked roadways and side streets throughout the Frontier neighborhood, including the road leading to the Erie Yacht Club. The Yacht Club...

In a historic former schoolhouse at the corner of Zuck and Grandview Boulevard in Millcreek, creativity and innovation come together at Bebe Design House. The full-service interior design firm, which opened its doors three years ago, has become a destination for homeowners, business owners, and aspiring designers looki

The Last Word: Beautiful Mural Depicts Women’s Struggle for Solidarity. A large mural, painted 26 years ago, is on a wall at the UE 506 union hall in Lawrence Park. It highlights the struggles of women workers in both the US and Mexico, especially during NAFTA.

It is race week for Race of Champions Weekend at Lake Erie Speedway in North East, Pennsylvania with three days of high-stakes racing, fan traditions, and one of the biggest celebrations in short track asphalt racing. Race fans will definitely get there money’s worth of racing at Lake Eire Speedway during Race of Champ

September is set to be a great month for shows at PACA, with two vastly different offerings at different points in the month. Starting Friday, Sept. 11, Anton Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, as translated and adapted by Heidi Schreck for Broadway, will hit the PACA stage and be directed by Shawn Clerkin. Originally published in