American Legion State Commander Visits Erie
Veterans around the area got a special visit on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day from the State Commander of the American Legion, Patrick Love. He began the day at the Soldiers and Sailors home with a tour in the morning. He spent the afternoon at the Erie VA Medical Center. At...
Second Day of Toy Distribution for Toys for Tots
It was a second day of distribution for the U.S. Marine Corps. annual Toys for Tots campaign. Anyone who's last name began with I-Q could pick up their Christmas gifts on Sunday. The U.S. Marine Corps. split the distribution of toys over the course of three days to avoid long...
Holiday Light Display at Rolling Ridge
Rolling Ridge Elementary School lit up the community with its 3rd Annual Rolling Ridge Holiday Light Display on Friday night. It included thousands of lights that took five days to set up. Students, parents, staff, and volunteers from Wabtec worked together to transform the school into a festive wonderland, featuring...
Kick off for Annual Toy Drive
Saturday was the first day of gift-wrapping at the Millcreek Mall to benefit the Annual Yoleena Hull Toy Drive. People could drop off their presents and have them get wrapped for free or they could make a donation for the Yoleena Hull Toy Drive. Yoleena's father, Floyd and his team...
Cheer Competition Takes Over Bayfront Convention Center
It was a big weekend for youth sports in Erie! The Erie Sports Commission hosted two major events, starting with the Lights! Camera! Action! Cheer and Dance xtravaganza at the Bayfront Convention Center. Saturday’s events featured all-star prep, novice, and exhibition performances, while Sunday showcases all dance...
The Cold Weather Continues Before the First Day of Winter
ERIE, PA — This Monday would be a good time to wear multiple layers once again. Cold weather returns after another arctic front passes through Northwest Pennsylvania, which is when temperatures drop to the single digits and teens. So far, temperatures in Erie have not been above freezing since last Tuesday, and the...
East Erie County police donate Shave November proceeds to Emma’s Footprints
Some local police officers haven’t touched their razors in over a month, and in doing so, they raised more than $2,000 for a local nonprofit. Wesleyville, Lawrence Park, and North East police officers let the facial hair grow for No Shave November last month, turning it into a donation drive for Emma’s Footprints....
Community Outreach Hosts Clothing Distribution
Hundreds gathered at St. Paul's Church on Saturday morning for the opening of the Annual Community Outreach Clothing Distribution. A line wrapped around the building as people waited to be let inside. Once doors opened, visitors were greeted with snacks and handed a large bag to fill with whatever winter...
Christmas Comes to Life with Sugar Plum Festival in North East
Holiday cheer filled North East on Saturday as the town celebrated Sugar Plum Saturday, drawing families to a full lineup of festive activities. More than 40 art and craft vendors set up at the winter market, with new event locations added this year, including Park United Methodist Church and First Baptist Church.
Broadway star Blaine Kraus visits with local elementary students
Local professional orchestra, the Erie Philharmonic, helped to introduce musical theatre to local youths. Part of Erie Philharmonic’s mission is to educate the community through live music, and on Friday, they arranged a meet and greet with a Broadway star at Tracy Elementary Blaine Krauss is a professional actor and...

















