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Birds of a feather – Nursing home residents become neighbors with family of ducks
Nightingale Nursing and Rehab Center has some unusual guests staying with them, and they’re the talk of the home. A mallard duck, which the staff and residents have named Lucy, is raising a family of 10 ducklings in the center’s enclosed courtyard. Staff and residents look after the...
Shawarma is the new hot dish in Erie; try approximating it in your kitchen and then go get the real stuff.
So, what the heck is Shawarma? It's everywhere these days ― at Shawarma King, 1042 W 26th St,, in food trucks and more restaurants and markets run by Middle Eastern natives. Well, I tell you: It's everywhere because it's delicious. Basically, Shawarma is heavily seasoned meat, such as chicken...
Erie Humane Society facing capacity issues, low supplies after taking influx of cats
One Erie animal shelter is struggling to find foster families after taking in an influx of cats in the past few weeks. The Erie Humane Society took in over 40 cats through their cruelty department last week and is expecting to take in another 30 cats soon, leaving the shelter with over 200 cats without homes.
Erie bands to perform in Tunes for Tots fundraiser at Sloppy Duck Saloon on Sunday
Six Year Stretch and Theory of Evolution will perform in the third annual Tunes for Tots fundraiser on Sunday. The live-music event will benefit the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots campaign operated locally by the Marine Corps Reserve in partnership with Pennsylvania State Police Troop E. Toys for Tots...
Those at Liberty Park weren’t ‘born too late’ to enjoy The Clarks at 8 Great Tuesday
Long-time rockers The Clarks took to the stage at Liberty Park to roll through a set of their hits, including such 90’s favorites as Caroline and Penny on the Floor, which gained them national attention in 1991. A large crowd gathered on the breezy and beautiful summer night for...
America's Best Restaurants to Highlight 4 Local Restaurants Later this Month
America's Best Restaurants (ABR) is coming to visit Hitchy's Tavern & Grille, Odis 12 Sports Bar & Grill, the Corner Bar & Grillz, and Becker's Restaurant later this month. ABR is national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants. The ABR Roadshow will be stopping...
Erie Zoo Unveils New River Otter Exhibit
The River Otters at the Erie Zoo have a new home to splash and play around in. Zoo officials and members cut the ribbon at a special ceremony on Tuesday. As Roo Kojancie, the President and CEO of the Erie Zoo explained, "The otter exhibit has always been one of our most popular exhibits, everyone loves the otters, they are fun, they are engaging, energetic and playful."
Meadville recreation center offers plethora of summertime activities for community members
Summer is in full swing at a Meadville recreation center. The Meadville Area Recreation Complex (MARC) is offering aquatic fitness classes, silver sneakers, pickle ball and off-ice sessions for hockey players among other activities. Aaron Rekich, the executive director, said this summer has been productive and busy for the recreation...
The Clarks to Headline this Week's 8 Great Tuesdays Concert
A taste of the Steel City is coming to Erie's bayfront Tuesday. Longtime Pittsburgh favorites The Clarks are the headliners for the free 8 Great Tuesdays show at Liberty Park. Over the course of 30+ years, The Clarks have released 11 studio albums and two live albums. Local blues, jazz...
Poverty Knob launching new brew at free Christmas in July event
(WJET/WFXP)– While there won’t be snow on the ground for a few months (hopefully), that’s not stopping one local brewery from celebrating Christmas with some summer fun in the sun with families around the area. Poverty Knob Farmhouse Ales is inviting the public to celebrate Christmas in...
Mother-daughter duo kick off new walking tour to highlight Erie
A local mother-daughter duo is teaming up to provide walking tours of Erie. Heather Cass and her daughter Lauren are launching Tour Erie walking tours. The tour begins at the flag poles at Dobbins Landing and is a mile and a quarter long along the waterfront. It covers everything from...
Erie's Biggest Beer Tasting Event, Beer on the Bay, to Return to Liberty Park's Highmark Amphitheater
Erie's biggest beer tasting event, Beer on the Bay, will return to the Highmark Amphitheater in Liberty Park on Saturday, July 27. The event will feature over 100 craft brews, food trucks, vendors and live music. 50 non-local breweries will be attending the event to showcase their finest brews. Over...
We've Got Good Newsies
Extra, extra! Read all about it! The latest production to hit the LECOM Stage at the Erie Playhouse is Disney's Newsies, the musical inspired by the real-life Newsboys Strike of 1899 in New York City, and it is a production you won't want to miss. Newsies follows a group of...
Gem City Style: 40 Under 40 Catch-up
The husband-and-wife team of Nick Taylor and Jessica Yochim Taylor has made a business of portraying Erie in its most flattering light, from sweeping natural panoramas to getting up close and personal with the grit of its industry. The pair's photography and videography studio, MenajErie, has become one of the most well-regarded in the region, garnering 40 Under 40 recognitions for each of its co-founders among other awards. Let's see what they've been up to!
MIAC Live: Nurturing community, inspiring souls with live performances at Mercyhurst
In today's digital world, where screens dominate and virtual experiences abound, it's crucial not to overlook the irreplaceable value of live performances in our communities. Beyond mere entertainment, live performances serve as vibrant threads that weave together the fabric of our society, foster a sense of connection and belonging, and provide spaces where individuals can celebrate our shared humanity and be moved by the power of storytelling. ...
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