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Valentine's Day brought a surge of customers to local shops across Erie, with business owners saying they saw significant foot traffic throughout the day. Many say the community support means a lot — and gives them a chance to connect with customers on a personal level. Marsha Eaton, co‑owner...

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will be making an appearance in Erie. The Jefferson Educational Society will host the governor for a special public program Feb. 23, at 3207 State St. The event will feature a conversation about Shapiro’s memoir, " Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service ," followed by a...

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No compatible source was found for this media. A Golden Opportunity for one Erie Resident at the Winter Games. Erie’s Barb Ruscitto is no stranger to volunteering at the Olympics.

CORRY, Pa. – A 22-6 second quarter gave the Beavers all the breathing room they needed as Corry picked up a 55-37 Region 5 win over visiting Warren. The Dragons held a 14-13 lead after the first quarter, but the Beavers opened the second with a 12-0 run to gain a 25-14 advantage.

We made you this mix. We hope you like it. Every year since 2022, the staff, writers, editors, and artists at the Erie Reader share a love song they love for an Erie Reader Valentine's Day compilation, just for you. Give it a listen and you'll feel it — we...

I moved from Youngstown, Ohio to Erie, a town I knew little about, in 2019 to begin a job I knew even less about: events and marketing manager at the Erie Downtown Partnership (EDP). My background in community development, concert production, and event promotion seemed a great fit for the role, but I did not know if...

Erie, PA. – February is Black History Month! Join us in celebrating by taking a look at this week’s photospread, capturing the Black Student Union event from this Monday. There were so many different ways to celebrate with food, photos, history, and community. Hate cannot drive out hate.

The City of Dunkirk is working on finding a location in the north county where brush and shrubbery could be cost-effectively deposited as a "first step" towards reopening the drop-off location on West Lucas Avenue in the city. First Ward Councilwoman Natalie Luczkowiak made that announcement during a Common Council...

A coffee shop in downtown Erie is celebrating its fourth anniversary this Valentine’s Day weekend. Purrista Cat Cafe, where people can buy their favorite coffee drinks while simultaneously playing with cats, will be celebrating with different events all weekend. On Friday, people could write the kittens’ Valentine’s...