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Erie fitness business owner, who pleaded guilty in crack case, loses $15,000 DEI grant
The Diverse Erie commission on Thursday rescinded a $15,000 grant award to a local fitness business, two months after its owner pleaded guilty in federal court in Erie to dealing drugs. In a unanimous vote, the commission board rescinded the grant award to Personal Results Fitness, at 524 W. 17th St., near Walnut...
Train Gives Erie Shout-Out During Show
Erie's own Pat Monahan and train took to the stage in Lewiston, New York last night as part of their current tour. You can hear Monahan performing one of his hits "Calling All Angels". During the show, Monahan even gave a shout to Erie. Later in the performance, his twelve...
Local ice cream shops celebrate National Ice Cream Day
Fair weather and clear skies created a perfect recipe for National Ice Cream Day Sunday. To celebrate the day, the Ice Cream Shoppe on Shannon Road offered a free regular-sized ice cream cone for every customer who makes a purchase. Ice cream lovers enjoyed a scoop of soft serve, custard...
Francisco's, a new restaurant, focuses on Mexican dishes. What's selling well
Francisco's Mexican Taqueria opened on Broad Street on July 5, and the restaurant has been busy ever since, according to Camilla Suarez, whose fiancee, Francisco Flores, owns the venture. "This has been a dream of Francisco's for years and a good friend is owner of the building," Suarez said. "He said 'This might...
River otter sightings increase at Presque Isle State Park as pair makes peninsula home
You can see an Erie Otter on ice during hockey season and the Erie Zoo recently unveiled its updated otter exhibit. But it could be a little harder to spot one of the carnivorous mammals at Presque Isle State Park, although it has been done. Ray Bierbower, an environmental education specialist at Presque...
SafeNet celebrates 50th anniversary, hosts Night in the Garden Gala
There’s no better way to celebrate a major milestone than with a party in the big backyard. SafeNet hosted it’s Night in the Garden Gala Friday night to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The gala featured food, cocktails, live music, a wine raffle and a photo booth. SafeNet representatives...
Entering the Erie Zoo: View new front entrance sign, mosaics that honor site's history
The Erie Zoo unveiled their newly renovated front entrance gate Friday while honoring the zoo's past. Along with a new overhead arched sign above the main entrance, the Erie Zoo at 423 W. 38th St. restored its mosaics and steel gates to help welcome visitors. Erie Zoo CEO and President Roo Kojancie said...
Local organizations, venues hosting well-known performers throughout the weekend
An economic boom is expected in the area this weekend as Erie Insurance Arena and Erie Events welcome well-known performers. A concert kicked off Friday night that featured Sexyy Red and Jeezy for Erie’s first annual summer fest 2024 hosted by Top Floor Promotions. The event coordinator said this...
Millcreek pizzeria Crazy Oven is open on West Lake Road in space formerly home to Yonkers
Crazy Oven pizzeria has opened at 3701 West Lake Road, a spot vacated in February by Yonkers Pizzeria. Their former location, near Sara's at 35 Peninsula Drive, is now the home of Taste Thai. ...
Help the Erie Zoo by walking, jogging your dog at new event
(WJET/WFXP)– The Erie Zoo is inviting members of the public and their four-legged friends to lace up their shoes for a jog to benefit their conservation efforts for a critically endangered type of dog. The zoo announced Friday that signups are open for their virtual Painted Dog Jog where...
White Pine Center for Healing's Body Appreciation Poster Contest
The Love Your Tree Poster Contest allowed any youth that participated in the Love Your Tree prevention program presented by White Pine to submit their art for a chance to win prizes and have their art featured in a 2025 community calendar. The calendars will become available to purchase at the poster contest award reception on July 25, 2024; the proceeds benefiting both White Pine Center for Healing and the United Way of Erie County.
ECAT Hosts Big Art Day for Local Artists
It was a big day for local and budding artists thanks to a collaboration between ECAT and the Grounded Print Shop. The Erie Center for Arts and Technology found 30 artists to work together to carve large blocks that will be used to create four-foot prints. All the pieces were then put together to create one large piece of artwork.
Philharmonic to perform in Gibson Park July 24
Music lovers are in for a treat as the Erie Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble is set to perform in Gibson Park Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. The event promises a family-friendly evening of music and community, bringing locals together for a night under the stars. The free performance will feature...
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