Gem City Style: Year in Review
They say a lot can happen in a year. For Kim Nguyen, the last 12 months haven't just been about the passage of time – they have been a lesson in "sink or swim." As we look back on 2025 for our Year in Review, few stories capture the spirit of evolution quite like Nguyen's. A little over a year ago, she officially...
Bell Street Bridge to receive $1.1 million makeover
A local bridge will soon be getting a makeover. A $1.1 million state investment will go towards replacing the Bell Street Bridge in the Borough of Wesleyville and Lawrence Park Township. This funding is part of the commonwealth’s Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF), a state-run grant program that encourages economic...
Former Erie Humane Society executive director set to enter guilty plea
The former Erie Humane Society executive director, Nicole Leone, is set to enter a guilty plea next month. According to court documents, Leon was scheduled to plead guilty on December 24, but that hearing has been moved to January 16. Leone, who led the humane society for nearly a decade, was accused of stealing...
Online groups tell skincare store to ‘buzz off’ as scam allegations circulate
A business in the Millcreek Mall is getting quite a bit of buzz on social media, but not in a good way. Beauty skin care company BeeLive has popped up at several locations across the county, including at the Millcreek Mall. According to their website, every item they offer is carefully selected for real results […]
Flu Cases on the Rise in Erie
Before people make plans to gather with family and friends over the next few days, they want to make sure they are healthy. The strain of Influenza A made its way to Erie County a few weeks ago and it is spreading. Doctors at UPMC said they are seeing more...
Local liquor store stocked for holiday shoppers
December is the second busiest month for Discount Beer in Summit Township, but on Wednesday, they weren’t as busy as they had expected. General manager Jon Michael said earlier in the week that they had tons of people coming in and out to make purchases. But for Christmas Eve, it’s a little calmer than in […]
More than 100 academic offerings on PennWest’s chopping block
Pennsylvania Western University could end more than 100 academic programs as the college prepares to adapt to demographic and enrollment declines impacting schools nationally. In a Dec. 12 email to faculty and obtained by TribLive, Interim Provost James Fisher recommends more than 100 academic programs to be placed...
‘For the missing to be found’: National database helps solve missing person cases, but...
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY (WKBW) — A national database of missing and unidentified people called NamUs played a key role in the investigation of suspected serial killer Richard Fox, who was charged this week with a third murder. The database has become an essential tool for law enforcement and advocates working...
See the lower median price for November home listings in Erie County
The median home in Erie County listed for $219,900 in November, slightly down from the previous month's $220,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows . Compared to November 2024, the median home list price decreased 8.1% from $239,250. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in...
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Erie metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Erie metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
