Erie
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Lake Pennsylvania? Erie leaders oppose changing another Great Lake name
A southeastern Pennsylvania legislator, who lives more than five hours from Erie County, wants to rename the Great Lake it borders.
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Erie County considers high-tech ballot boxes as election nears
The Sentinel Secure Smart ballot drop boxes have a front-facing camera that takes a photo of the voter as they insert their envelope.
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Erie native beats odds to be ‘Hollywood’s favorite pickleball coach’
Matthew Manasse has coached celebrities, including Matthew Perry and Emma Watson, and was mentioned in a Vanity Fair article as a “Hollywood’s favorite pickleball coach.”
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Republicans allowed healthcare tax credits to expire. Then 190,000 Pa. residents dropped their coverage
Without ACA tax credits, Pennie customers drop their healthcare coverage after premiums increased by an average of 102%.
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13 beloved Black-owned restaurants in Pennsylvania
Much more than places to eat, Black-owned restaurants in Pennsylvania strengthen local communities and celebrate Black food traditions.
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Baby alligators are two of newest Erie Zoo ambassadors
In early August, the Erie Zoo introduced two three-month-old baby American alligators, Roz and Randall.
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10 classic roadside diners in Pennsylvania that are worth a detour
These diners in Pennsylvania serve classic comfort food with a side of nostalgic Americana.
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Erie native Kayla McBride shatters WNBA record for 3-pointers in game
McBride scored a career-high 43 points and shattered the WNBA record for 3-pointers in a game with 10.
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Delay extended for United Airlines services between Erie and Chicago
Flights between the two airports were originally scheduled to begin in May but were pushed back to Oct. 24, 2026 due to Federal Aviation Administration flight cuts. This delay was recently extended to October 2027.
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Advocates warn about Trump’s vouchers for private and religious schools
Proponents of a new federal school voucher program believe that 89% of the commonwealth’s K-12 population would be eligible to receive scholarships.

























