Erie
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Erie’s Mercy Anchor Community Center: ‘Everybody deserves a second chance’
The Erie nonprofit provides both transitional and long-term housing for homeless women and children who have been affected by substance abuse, domestic violence and other hardships.
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Believe it or not, Pennsylvania winters are getting shorter
It’s hard to believe, what with the blizzards and extended stretches of freezing temps we’ve endured in the commonwealth this winter, but analysis from a climate research organization shows that winter in some Pa. cities is shorter than it was 30 years ago.
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Tariffs’ impact? Erie businesses left confused regardless of politics
The U.S. Supreme Court delivered what’s been called a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump when it ruled 6-3 that the emergency basis for his tariffs was illegal. That Feb. 20 decision, like the tariffs themselves, has implications for Erie.
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Pa. small businesses cheer U.S. Supreme Court tariffs decision, but still face uncertainty
Some $126 billion has been paid by Americans since the tariffs were imposed, including a $4 billion cost for Pennsylvanians.
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Stacy Garrity, standing in solidarity with Trump, is invited to the State of the Union
Pennsylvania Democrats are raising questions as Treasurer and gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity is invited to the State of the Union.
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A woman was the voice of Erie’s Black community a century ago
A young Black woman was the voice of Erie’s African American community a century ago.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson’s inspiring impact remembered by Erie leaders
Erie faith leaders and community members reflect on Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy, from presidential campaigns to grassroots ministry that shaped generations.
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Erie Zoo’s opening day is approaching. What 2026’s prices, hours are
The Erie Zoo is gearing up for the 2026 season starting on March 1.
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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.
