Food Access Solutions Taking Shape in Rural Pennsylvania
As his shift winds down, store manager John Belfiore pushes a wide broom across the tile floor of Cambridge Grocery. He can still name the grocers that once anchored the rural town of Cambridge Springs, including Vogel's Food Mart and Peterson's Golden Dawn. Cambridge Grocery opened in September 2025 in...
Witness, complainant in Mimi’s torture case received threats: PSP
(WJET/WFXP)– As the investigation into the man accused of abusing Mimi, the dog found with zip ties around her legs, Pennsylvania State Police are reminding the public that only one person is suspected of being involved in the act after threats were allegedly made to witnesses. With the discovery of Mimi back on...
City of Erie Code Enforcement Prepares for Targeted Trash Sweeps
As spring approaches, the City of Erie Bureau of Code Enforcement is once again preparing to crack down on excessive garbage throughout the city. The city launched the ticketing program last year, in an effort to reduce trash and blight throughout the city. According to Mayor Daria Devlin, her office...
Erie’s oldest grocery store marks 100 years of family and community
When Dan Serafin's grandparents founded Serafin's Food Market in July 1926, the business at East 24th and Ash streets was one of many family-owned stores that dotted corners throughout the city of Erie. So many of those markets disappeared. But Serafin's still stands 100 years later. It bills itself as Erie's oldest...
Fair Access Discussion for Housing and Employment in Erie
A community conversation comes to Erie focusing on the expansion of fair access to housing and employment for those with and without a criminal record. The Erie County Human Relations Commission (ECHRC) will be hosing the conversation titled, “Advancing Fair Access to Housing and Employment.”. The discussion will...
Elite 8! Golden Knights Reclaim Atlantic Region Title
Round: Atlantic Regional Final (Sweet 16) Location: Highmark Events Center | Erie, Pa. Pace Prosser (Berlin, Pa./Berlin Brothersvalley), Gannon (Atlantic Region MVP) Lucas Morgan (Sydney, Australia/Marist Catholic College North Shore), Gannon. Christian Moore, IUP. Bryson Lucas, Cal (PA) Bobby Gardner, Virginia...
Union City waste service and bulk pickup update
The Union City Borough Council shared updates from Waste Management about improvements to their customer service phone system. Residents can now reach a live agent more easily by saying “agent” during the call, and the system will ask fewer questions to route calls faster. The customer service number is 1-800-866-4460.
The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from February 26, 2026
The County Council meeting began on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. County Council voted whether or not to pass the ordinance that would terminate the contract between Erie County Prison and ICE to house federal immigrant detainees. Some constituents argued whether or not ending the ICE contract would impact New Americans and move...
Handling Tree Removals Following Storms
The nasty weather made it challenging for tree removal companies to continue to clean up limbs and branches following the high winds over the weekends. It also proved to be a busy day for insurance agents as they handled claims for property damage due to the winds. Mark Majewski, the...
Presque Isle closed due to wind damage
One area that experienced storm damage due to the high winds is Presque Isle State Park. The park had over 60 trees come down that blocked the roadways and the trails, along with some power lines. Past Vista 3, the park is closed so that crews can clean up what remains. Officials remind visitors to […]
