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Erie bayfront construction update: PennDOT series to focus on Sassafras, State street work
Ongoing Bayfront Parkway construction will be the topic of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's online "Let's Talk Bayfront" series on Tuesday. PennDOT project manager Justin Baker will discuss the progress of the construction underway at Sassafras Street Extension and additional work at State Street. A hybrid roundabout is being built...
PennWest Presidential Transition Committee Announced
CLARION, Pa. — After announcing the formation of a presidential transition committee in June, President Jon Anderson announced members of the committee on Tuesday, July 16, just one month into his tenure as leader of Pennsylvania Western University. The committee will play a key role in advancing engagement and...
Erie County hospitals struggled financially in fiscal 2023: statewide report
Rising costs and the end of special COVID-19 government reimbursement are two reasons why the hospitals posted millions of dollars in operating deficits. All four of Erie County's acute-care hospitals spent more money running their facilities in fiscal 2023 than they earned treating patients, a rare occurrence. Rising costs and...
Erie County Fairgrounds goes back to Jurassic times with a Dinosaur Drive Thru
Dinosaurs came to Erie this weekend, bringing the Erie County Fairgrounds back to the Jurassic era. The fairgrounds hosted a Dinosaur Drive Thru, showcasing dinosaur replicas to cars driving through. Families drove through the showcase taking pictures of the realistic dinosaurs, which move and make noises mimicking what they sounded...
NOAA seeks advisory council for proposed marine sanctuary in Pa. portion of Lake Erie
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking people to give advice about a proposed national marine sanctuary in Lake Erie adjacent to Erie County. The council would include representatives from various user groups, such as fishing, diving, economic development, education, maritime heritage and the public at large. Known as a pre-designation Sanctuary Advisory Council, it would provide recommendations to NOAA on the proposed designation and operation of the Lake Erie National Marine Sanctuary. Council members would also act as liaisons to their communities, according to NOAA.
Presque Isle visitors asked for patience while Multi-Purpose Trail, roads undergo repaving
Whether riding your bicycle on Presque Isle State Park's roads or Multi-Purpose Trail, you might have noticed a few bumps along the way. Work is taking place to fix that. Crews from Lindy Paving began work in June on the entire Multi-Purpose Trail and on roads from the park's entrance gate to the marina road. Their work on the $4.7 million project, which will also benefit walkers, runners, skaters and motorists, should be done in November, if not sooner, said Park Operations Manager Matt Greene.
Erie woman running to support Barber National Institute one street at a time
One local realtor is trading in her “for sale” signs for running shoes. Tuesday morning, Megan DeMarco ran past the Barber National Institute on her way to completing the “Every Street Erie Challenge.”. She was met with cheers from hundreds of supporters who came outside to cheer...
Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in Crawford County Monday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 7:32 a.m. on Monday for strong thunderstorms until 8 a.m. for Crawford County. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 7:32 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Andover, or 17 miles south of Conneaut, moving east...
Erie Digital News Now Highlights: July 15
Erie Digital News Now Content at your fingertips. FBI agents return to the Butler Farm Fairgrounds where the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump took place, as they continue their investigation. Big Stories. Assassination Attempt Latest. Trump Classified Documents Case Dismissed. Live at the RNC. Amazon officially released its...
Businesses and Developers Excited About Potential of CRIZ Development Tool
The new Pennsylvania budget opens up the opportunity for Erie and other cities to apply for the City Revitalization & Improvement Zone program known as CRIZ. It's an economic development tool that Mayor Joe Schember, State Senator Dan Laughlin and Erie's legislative delegation have been pushing for, for a long time.
State Rep. Harkins, Merski React to Historic Increase to Education & Social Services Funding in State Budget
State Rep. Pat Harkins casted a yes vote for the 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget. The new fiscal plan offers pragmatic and responsible investments aimed at benefiting everyone in the Commonwealth. The new spending plan significantly enhances funding for public schools and social services without the need to raise taxes. “This historic...
State budget passage paves way for Erie's pursuit of CRIZ to spur economic development
Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget for 2024-25 is poised to jump-start the city of Erie’s stalled effort to secure a statewide designation that allows certain tax revenues generated by businesses to be used to fund development. That’s the message conveyed by Erie Mayor Joe Schember, State Sen. Dan Laughlin of Millcreek Township, R-49th...
Local company talks strategy to reinvigorate investments in Erie at biannual meeting
A local technology business held its biannual summit on Tuesday and brought its employees from all over the country to Erie to regroup. Federal Resources Corporation holds a summit every other year to talk about strategy and the direction of the company as well as getting on the same page with future goals.
State to Start Accepting City Revitalization and Improvement Zone Applications
A big step forward to report in the push to bring a new City Revitalization and Improvement Zone, better known as C.R.I.Z., to Erie. State and local leaders gathered in downtown Erie's Perry Square on Monday morning to announce that the state is now accepting C.R.I.Z. applications. They hadn't been...
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