Erie PA

It was a packed house at the Blasco Library Thursday night as the community came together to learn what it’s like to be black in Erie. The Erie County Human Relations Commission kicked off a new series this evening called Race, Place and Belonging: Being Black in Erie. The discussion was moderated by Pastor Ryan […]

(WJET/WFXP) – Two Jamestown residents were arrested after police claimed they found over 30 grams of meth in their apartment. On Monday, July 14, members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force and Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics investigators executed a search warrant at an apartment on McKinley Avenue....

The Erie County Coroner’s Office identified a body pulled from Lake Erie Wednesday morning. Crews from the Lake City Fire Company were called to the scene to retrieve the body after it was discovered by a group of people fishing five miles out from Avonia Beach. First deputy coroner John Maloney confirmed the body as...

The Erie School District marked its change of leadership with a rooftop party in downtown Erie Thursday evening. An inaugural celebration was held at the Great Lakes Insurance Building, officially welcoming Dr. Natalyn Gibbs as Erie’s new school superintendent. Dr. Gibbs has already had a busy week, holding learning...

Join the JET Action News team as we highlight the best places to visit in Erie, Pennsylvania. Whether you’re from out of town or born and raised in Northwestern PA, Our Erie will help you plan the perfect road trip, day trip or afternoon activity. This week’s episode features reporter Nicole Lee on the hunt […]

Two people were taken to the hospital Thursday evening after a hit-and-run on the city’s east side. It happened just after 8 p.m. near East 18th and German streets. Erie police said the vehicle that hit the motorcycle took off from the scene. Both motorcyclists were taken to the hospital with what’s believed to be […]

(WJET/WFXP)– A Florida man convicted of spearheading several burglaries while posing as a utility crew at the homes of several elderly residents across western Pennsylvania has received his sentence. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that 57-year-old Steve Nichols of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was...

A new festival is getting ready to rev up at the Rebich Investment Amphitheater at Liberty Park. The first ever ‘Rides for the Rise: Motor Music Festival’ will take place this Saturday. The festival is put on by Save the Youth 814 and a portion of the proceeds will go to programs that contribute to […]

On Saturday, July 19, an enriching multicultural celebration will take place in Perry Square. The Amerimasala movement uses art to promote cross-cultural respect and the value of all people. The yearly tradition will take over the streets of downtown Erie with bands, food vendors and a parade. Organizer Lynn Johnson...

Also at the Erie City Council meeting Wednesday night, several community members directed their public comments to Mayor Joe Schember. They called out the mayor for false promises of attempting to make a good relationship between the community and law enforcement. One community member brought up how a review board...