Erie
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Secretaries of state honor Erie Benedictine Sisters for political courage
The political courage of the Benedictine Sisters of Erie was recently recognized after they spoke up against false accusations of voter fraud at their monastery in 2024.
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Stalled plan revived to bring electricity under Lake Erie from Canada
First proposed in 2013, the project had been suspended because of escalating costs in 2022. It was revived by NextEra Energy Transmission, a subsidiary of Florida-based NextEra Energy, which acquired the project in January 2024.
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4 takeaways from Josh Shapiro’s 2026 budget presentation
Gov. Josh Shapiro introduced his fourth budget in Harrisburg on Tuesday.
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More than books: A guide to free services at Pennsylvania public libraries
From 3-D printing, to passport renewal, to digitization of analog media, to professional development resources, you may be surprised to find out the many services Pennsylvania’s public libraries provide.
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Shapiro takes new approach in Pa. minimum wage conversation
Gov. Josh Shapiro tried a new narrative to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage during his budget address on Tuesday.
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Tax that Yass: Advocates call for Pa. billionaires tax in this year’s budget
Advocates believe that Gov. Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania lawmakers can raise close to $7 billion and backfill President Donald Trump’s budget cuts by taxing the state’s billionaires.
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Pa. senator seeks state animal cruelty registry after Erie dog’s death
Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) proposed the framework for legislation Jan. 26, just days after the death of a six-month old Siberian husky that had been left outside in the freezing cold by its owners in Erie County. The dog was named Aimee while in the care of the A.N.N.A Shelter before it died Jan 23.
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Pa. labor leaders call on US senators to block ICE funding increase
US Senate Democrats are unifying to block a $770 million increase in ICE funding, potentially sparking a partial government shutdown.
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So you’re freezing? Forgive the Pa. explorer who invented wind chill
Paul Siple is from Erie, graduated from Allegheny College and became a U.S. Army major. He was a polar explorer, scientist and U.S. scientific attaché to Australia and New Zealand.
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Erie Maritime Museum up for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award
The Erie Maritime Museum provides an experienced filled with maritime history and heritage of the commonwealth while showcasing Pennsylvania’s contributions to the Great Lakes industry.
