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(WJET/WFXP)– The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a Code Purple on Thursday for several western Pennsylvania counties and all of the commonwealth on Friday. All of Pennsylvania will be under a Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17, according to the DEP. They’re encouragin

The Chautauqua County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) will host a public information meeting to gather community input on the proposed Chautauqua to Erie -- Lakes Connector Trail Study and recommended trail alignment. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 21st from 6:00-7:30 PM at Eason Hall in We

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly complete following Wednesday's second semi-final between E…

Newborn Baby Found Abandoned in East Erie Yard; Police Searching for Answers. Erie police are investigating after a newborn baby boy was found abandoned overnight in a yard on East 29th Street. The infant was discovered near the front steps, still with the umbilical cord attached, indicating he was born within hours of

Air Quality Advisory Doesn't Keep Crowds Away From UPMC Sunset Music Series at Presque Isle. Despite a Code Red Air Quality Advisory, the UPMC Sunset Music Series at Presque Isle State Park continued as planned, drawing visitors to Beach 1 for live music along Lake Erie's waterfront.

Several Erie-area attractions, recreation facilities and food distributions are closed Thursday because of poor air quality. The Erie Zoo is closed July 16 because of health and safety concerns for its animals, staff and guests. All four City of Erie Parks and Recreation sites are also closed for the day....

Since opening its doors 25 years ago, the Highmark Caring Place has provided support to children, teens, and families coping with the loss of a loved one.

Tonight—an Erie man is recovering with a new kidney and a new outlook on life. Eight days ago, Eric Urbieta underwent a kidney transplant at UPMC Hamot, giving him a second chance at life. For years, Eric had been living with end-stage renal disease, an irreversible stage of chronic...

Hartford, Connecticut, and Erie, Pennsylvania, ranked as the two hottest U.S. housing markets in June 2026, driven by strong buyer demand, limited housing inventory, and homes selling much faster than the national average. Erie’s affordability is attracting buyers, with a median listing price of $239,000—about $200,000

JAMESTOWN, NY — The U.S. Department of Transportation has denied a joint proposal from Chautauqua County to restore Essential Air Service at the Chautauqua County-Jamestown Airport. The facility has been without commercial flights since 2018. The county and Southern Airways had proposed either 12 or 17 weekly round-tri