Erie PA

The Erie County Department of Health rarely orders a restaurant, convenience store, tavern or supermarket to close due to violations of the Pennsylvania Food Code . It happens in most cases when a facility has a violation so serious that there is an immediate risk to public health and can't be corrected at that time. C

A popular downtown restaurant has closed. The closing of A. Francisco's was announced on social media on Aug. 18. A notice on the restaurant website — posted on the first photo on the site's home page — confirmed the closing. The restaurant at 1201 State St. opened in 2025. Business had been steadily growing but was no

The trial of two suspects in a 2025 homicide case continued on Wednesday. Prosecution called key witness, Amanda Duran, to the stand, as they built their case against suspects Tra-Varius Ramsey and Khalil Pannell. The courtroom was packed as spectators anticipated Duran’s arrival. She was among the four original suspec

ERIE, PA - The Erie SeaWolves (31-15, 67-47) received a four-hit performance from Zyhir Hope in their return home against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (19-27, 53-60), but ultimately fell short in 11 innings as New Hampshire opened the series with a 6-5 win on Tuesday night at UPMC Park.

Two pedestrians were reportedly struck by a car outside Fairview School District Wednesday afternoon requiring part of the road to be shut down. Calls for the crash came in Wednesday afternoon for a report of two pedestrians being struck at the intersection of Avonia Road and Oakwilde Drive, right outside Fairview Midd

Students in the Construction Trades program at Erie County Technical School are gaining hands-on experience and workforce skills through a unique learning environment that combines classroom instruction with real-world job opportunities. According to Principal Dave Swanson, the three-year Construction Trades program se

Nature enthusiasts, families, homeschool students, educators, and outdoor adventurers will have plenty of opportunities to explore the natural world this September through a diverse lineup of educational and recreational programs offered at Presque Isle and Erie Bluffs State Parks. The September schedule features hands

Fairview native and Kansas City Current defender Katie Scott has been selected to the United States U-20 women’s soccer team. The FIFA U-20 World Cup takes place in Poland from September fifth through the 27th. The U.S. U-20 WNT will compete in Group D with Italy, Japan and New Zealand.

Presque Isle Downs & Casino continues to show strong financial momentum, even as owner Churchill Downs Incorporated moves forward with plans to sell the property. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board received an update on the casino's operations Wednesday, with officials highlighting solid financial performance at the

E-bikes have become a popular way for people to get around Erie and surrounding communities, but Erie police said riders need to understand the rules and risks that come with them. This summer, Erie police officers have seen a number of crashes involving e-bikes, motorized scooters and electric scooters. Most...