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Food Banks and Free Meal Programs in Erie, PA
This guide highlights the food banks, meal programs, and free furniture resources available in Erie today that were built on generosity and sustained by community.
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Free Community Pantry Boxes in Erie, PA
These free boxes, supplied by caring people across the Erie community, are where people can count on getting fresh produce, pantry staples, and even some toiletries and personal supplies.
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Shutdown-ending vote reveals rift among Democrats
Some Democrats are left wondering why eight of their own caved on Sunday to end the government shutdown following major election victories.
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Even with shutdown end in sight, Pa. residents face health insurance hikes
While an end to the federal government shutdown could come this week, the main issue behind the shutdown—whether or not to extend enhanced tax credits for millions of Americans purchasing their plans on Affordable Care Act marketplaces like Pennie—remains unresolved.
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Religious, philosophical vaccine exemptions on the rise in Southwestern Pennsylvania
Vaccine exemptions are on the rise. Almost 1,800 students in Allegheny County submitted medical, religious or philosophical vaccination exemptions in 2024, compared to about 1,300 in 2020. In Westmoreland County, 926 students filed for exemptions in these categories and time frame, compared to just under 400 in 2020.
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Winter weather advisory, lake-effect snow warnings issued for parts of Erie County
The weather service reports an additional 3 inches to 5 inches of snow could fall in places in northern Erie County before the advisory expires. Snowfall rate could be up to an inch per hour in the strongest bands, especially the night of Monday, Nov. 10.
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Lebanon fire crews rescue 385-pound black bear from Millcreek Twp. tree
The Womelsdorf Volunteer Fire Company reported that emergency crews responded to Round Barn Road for a report of a 385-pound bear climbing the trees. Crews said their ladder truck was requested to help with efforts to get the bear down.
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Preliminary tests find germ that causes botulism in ByHeart baby formula
The outbreak has sickened at least 13 infants in 10 states. No deaths have been reported.
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Red Cup clapback: Pa. Starbucks workers to strike
Starbucks employees in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Lancaster plan to rally in support of the Red Cup Day strike on Thursday.
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US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman was one of seven Democrats who voted in favor of the measure.
