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Barber National Institute Makes a Splash with $3M Pool Upgrade. Barber National Institute celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated pool and natatorium, marking a thrilling start to summer. The upgrade includes a lowering pool floor, designed for accessibility and innovation, enhancing experiences for childre

Thousands of people gathered to watch the world's largest operating steam locomotive chug through Pennsylvania for the first time as part of a coast-to-coast tour celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Thousands line up in Cheektowaga for Big Boy's visit

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that jo

Classy 100 hosted their annual 814 Job Fair at the Millcreek Mall. This job fair featured several employers across different industries, including manufacturing, customer service and finance. Employers were looking to fill full-time, part-time and seasonal positions, with many even providing training.. “We have 20 empl

Wild Stuff: Warmer weather means new habitats at the Erie Zoo.

Millcreek Township Police are asking for the public's help identifying two individuals accused of stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a local card shop. According to police, the theft occurred on June 6, 2026, when two individuals entered the business and allegedly stole a Mew Pokémon card and a Warhamm

History and innovation came together at the Wabtec plant in Erie, Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, June 9, Union Pacific’s iconic “Big Boy”, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, stood alongside Wabtec’s FLXdrive, the first battery-electric heavy-haul locomotive. The rare side-by-side moment offered a powerful visua

Train enthusiasts and spectators packed the back patio of the Brewerie at Union Station Tuesday morning to catch a glimpse of the legendary Big Boy locomotive as it rolled through Erie on its way to North East. Hours before its arrival, families, children, retirees and even a few people taking...

ERIE, Pa. — Railroading’s past may have had a look its future today, as the Coast-to-Coast Tour of Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 brought the 4-8-8-4 past Wabtec’s Erie factory — and one of the Wabtec battery-electric FLXdrive locomotives for UP now being tested at the plant. UP has 10 of the FLXdrive units [...] Read