Penn State Behrend welcomes student for annual College for Kids
School may be out, but for some area students, the thirst for knowledge continues. And for those seeking to further their education, the campus of Penn State Behrend is offering the perfect opportunity. For six weeks, the College for Kids enrichment program offers area students between the ages of six and 14 an...
North East property owners assess the damage after unexpected flash flooding
The water has receded, and North East property owners have started assessing the damage left behind from Wednesday’s flash flooding that took the community by surprise. Mobilia Fruit Farm is one of those properties dealing with damage, as flash floods submerged lines of its grape vines underwater. Those grape posts...
Local Pharmacies Benefit From Rite Aid Bankruptcy
Rite Aid pharmacies around the country are closing after the company filed for bankruptcy last month. The Rite Aid Pharmacy at 54th and Peach Street is on that list. Colonial Family Pharmacy is about a half mile down the street. The locally-owned pharmacy has gotten a lot of customers from Rite Aid.
New L.L. Bean store open for business on Upper Peach St.
L.L. Bean had their grand opening Friday for their new location on Peach Street. The business, located in the 6700 block of Peach Street, was met with a line of close to 150 L.L. Bean fans that wrapped around the building. The first 100 customers at the store were given a $50 gift card. Their […]
Organizations prepare to help the homeless as temperatures are anticipated to rise
Erie is bracing for scorching temperatures next week, raising concerns for the city’s homeless population. Local organizations, including the Erie City Mission and Community of Caring, are taking steps to provide cool, safe spaces for those in need. “People are outside, it gets very hot, it’s going to be in the 90s...
Edwina Tries… LGBTQIA+ Friendly Game Night
Journey: Healing Together is the community outreach arm of Journey to a Trauma Informed Life, a counseling and therapy group founded by Will Koehler, Tyler Titus, and Rachel Lohr in 2019. Since 2023 it has been co-owned by Koehler and Angelica Spraggins, LPC and has a staff of more than 15 counselors focused on...
Free Documentary Screening to Honor 165 Years of Service by Sisters of St. Joseph
The Sisters of St. Joseph Neighborhood Network and the Erie County Public Library will host a special screening of Dear Neighbor, a new documentary celebrating the 165-year legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Northwestern Pennsylvania. The film will be shown twice on Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m....
City announces headliners for CelebrateErie 2025
The City of Erie has announced the headliners for one of their most popular festivals of the year. On the CelebrateErie main stage, you will find these four headliners: Russell Dickerson, Gym Class Heroes, Bob – an interpretation of Bob Dylan, and Erie All Stars paying tribute to the Beatles. The events manager said,...
Iroquois School District to Host Second Annual All-Alumni Reunion at Shades Beach
The Iroquois School District Foundation is inviting all alumni, including graduates of both Lawrence Park and Wesleyville High Schools, to attend the 2nd Annual Iroquois All-Alumni Reunion on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Shades Beach. The gathering aims to reconnect classmates and educators, celebrate the district’s...
Weather alert issued for strong thunderstorms in Northwest Pa. Thursday afternoon – wind gusts...
A weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 1:36 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 2:30 p.m. for Northern Erie and Southern Erie as well as Crawford County. Residents can be ready for wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 1:36 p.m., Doppler radar tracked...
