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Inside the Erie Food Co-op

The complete guide to grocery shopping in Erie

This collection brings together information meant to support smarter, more informed grocery shopping decisions in Erie.
Celebrate Pi Day with a Slice of Pie From These 10 Pennsylvania Bakeries

Taste history at Erie’s 5 longest running bakeries and markets

These shops in Erie have been operating for generations, passing recipes and a sense of neighborhood pride down through the decades. 
Outside the Erie Food Co-op

Erie Food Co-op is built on community ownership

Unlike traditional retailers driven by outside investors, the Erie Food Co-op is owned collectively by local member-owners who believe that access to healthy food should remain in the hands of the community itself.
Pennsylvania is a big state with many cultural influences, so there are countless foods and drinks that are traditionally enjoyed during the holiday season.

12 traditional Pennsylvania Christmas dishes & drinks

This being Pennsylvania, you might not be surprised that nearly half of these traditional Christmas dishes are cookies.
What to get the pizza lover in your life this holiday season

What to get the pizza lover in your life this holiday season

Whether you’re shopping for an aspiring pizzaiolo or someone who just loves eating pizza, we’re serving up some can’t-miss gift ideas for the pizza lover in your life this holiday season. If you have someone in your life who is passionate about pizza, the holidays offer the perfect excuse to lean into their obsession. Whether […]
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Pennsylvania’s Yuengling beer expands to Iowa and Wisconsin in 2026

Yuengling, America’s oldest brewery, announced it will expand distribution to Iowa and Wisconsin in early 2026, marking another milestone in its nearly 200-year history.
The tiny town of Old Forge, just outside of Scranton in Lackawanna County, has a pretty weighty reputation as the Pizza Capital of the World.

Why is Old Forge, Pennsylvania, the ‘Pizza Capital of the World’?

Sit down, Italy! Lackawanna County’s Old Forge is the Pizza Capital of the world. Here’s why.
Inside an Aldi market

The best grocery stores for holiday shopping in Erie

Soon, it will be time for holiday grocery shopping in Erie. This year, especially, it’s important to a lot of people that they’re able to stretch their dollars while supporting stores that feel dependable, and while making sure the food on the table lives up to the occasion.
a man making hand-made sausage

What are the 2 best international markets in Erie?

We surveyed Erie locals to find the best international markets in town, where residents can grab their favorite go-to goods to create meals for family gatherings, special occasions, and the upcoming holidays. 
mom and daughter look at strawberries at a Pittsburgh farmers market

The best farmers markets in Erie

Both of these farmers' markets make a tremendous impact on Erie’s community and deserve the title of the best farmers’ market in town.
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What is the most affordable grocery store in Erie?

Over time, this affordable grocery store has built a strong reputation as the go-to store for stretching a paycheck.
Erie City Mission

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.