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Thursday marked one full year since the shooting death of Marchello Woodard by a state parole agent, sending shockwaves through the community. Now his family is aiming to use July 2 as a way to turn loss into legacy, organizing the Marchello Woodard Legacy Day event. Thursday was all about taking a loss and turning […]

Good news for area grape growers who have been struggling since Refresco cancelled their contracts earlier this year. Governor Josh Shapiro’s office announced on Thursday that the state is investing $500,000 to purchase grapes grown in Erie County that’ll be made into concentrate then given to families in need. The eme

Two family pets were killed in a house fire on Erie’s East Side on Thursday. Erie fire crews responded to that fire at East 24th and Perry Streets shortly after 12:30 in the afternoon on July 2. When they arrived on scene, they found heavy smoke coming from the attic. A short time after entering […]

Extreme Heat Warning until 8pm Friday for Niagara and Orleans Counties. Heat Index 100 to 106 degrees. Heat Advisory for Erie, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. Heat Index in the 95 to 100 degree range. THURSDAY. MORNING: Mainly clear, mid 70s. AFTERNOON: Hot and humid, near 90. FRIDAY.

The Sight Center of Northwest Pennsylvania is expanding its efforts to address diabetes and related health disparities across Erie, thanks to new funding from Diverse Erie’s Generational Impact initiative. The grant will allow the organization to bring culturally grounded, community-driven programming directly into nei

(WJET/WFXP) — The Community Blood Bank is urging eligible donors to give blood ahead of the Fourth of July weekend as blood supply has dropped to “critically low levels.” This time of year usually sees a decline in donations while the need for blood remains consistent, according to a press release from the non-profit.

The Erie County District Attorney’s Office is recognizing members of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop E for their exceptional investigative work in resolving a homicide case that remained unsolved for nearly 45 years. Troopers recently received the Commissioner’s Area Command Significant Achievement Award for

She’s been away for more than a year for a major overhaul, but the U.S. Brig Niagara will be back home tomorrow. There will be fanfare when the brig arrives around noon, including a 40-boat parade of sail and a welcome from Josh Shapiro, the Governor of Pennsylvania. The...

Another voice speaking up at Erie City Council Wednesday on a matter stemming from a previous council meeting on June 17. Scott MacDowell, Lilly Broadcasting corporate news director, addressed council regarding degrading comments several people in attendance heard Councilman Ed Brzezinski make to a female reporter afte

As people around the are look for ways to stay cool during the extreme heat, restaurant workers are facing an even greater challenge, spending hours in already hot kitchens. With temperatures climbing into the 90s, kitchen staff are working hard to keep meals coming while trying to stay safe and hydrated.