FOOD & DRINK
Erie County restaurant inspections for April 18-May 2, 2024
At least once a year, Erie County Department of Health officials inspect all restaurants and stores that sell unpackaged food. Here is a list of violations recorded April 18 through Thursday. 2 critical violations. East Avenue Speed Check, 1001 East Ave. (Cooler door not staying closed; items found at 45...
Local Planet Fitness Donates Equipment to Lawrence Park Fire Department
The Planet Fitness on Buffalo Road in Erie recently donated some equipment to the Lawrence Park Fire Department. According to Planet Fitness, the fire department uses treadmills and stair climbers for training practices and exercises at the station.
Barks and Brews: Dog park, bar concept headed to Erie in 2025. What the owner has planned
What's better than having a cold beverage and hanging out with your four-legged best friend?. Erie native Ashley Jang plans to make that a new business venture when she opens a dog park and bar called Barks and Brews in 2025. Jang got the business inspiration from her time living...
Ready to have a cheat day? What food and drinks there are at Waldameer this year
What is there to eat at Waldameer in 2024? Some new stuff, and returning favorites, and, again, hold onto that souvenir cup for future visits for unlimited 99-cent refills all summer. Also, don't forget that the park at 220 Peninsula Drive is cash-free. You need to use credit or debit cards, or put cash on Waldameer cards at machines located around the park. ...
Pennsylvania fisherman catches yellow perch that’s comparable to the state record
A phone call from a fishing buddy helped a Pennsylvania angler realize he shouldn’t filet the trophy fish he just caught. Chuck Main, 55, of Beaver County caught a yellow perch April 7 that rivals the Pennsylvania state record. Main of Ellwood City was fishing for perch on Presque...
Food trucks, purse bingo and cornhole all part of Wattsburg weekend celebration
An eventful day filled with bingo, fair queens, cornhole and food trucks is coming to Wattsburg this weekend. It’s the Erie County Fair’s second annual Food Trucks at the Fairgrounds at 13993 Route 8 & 89 in Wattsburg. ...
Agency Relying on Politicians to Paint Beautiful Birdhouses: The Last Word
When I look over the online biographies of our local political leaders, I don't see anything about what skills they have outside of politics. The bios do not reveal what hobbies they have or what they like to do in their spare time. That's pretty important information because Community of...
80 band students from Cedar Crest Middle School performed at the annual PMEA conference
Nearly 80 sixth, seventh and eighth graders, all from Cedar Crest Middle School's Falcon Ensemble, performed at the annual Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Conference held in Erie this year. Only 16 ensembles throughout the state, ranging from elementary to collegiate and representing all music disciplines, were selected for the event,...
Local historic venues open for touring for the summer season
The Presque Isle Lighthouse and Erie Land Lighthouse have opened for the 2024 season. The organization celebrates “Making Connections,” engaging people by connecting their lives and stories to Erie’s historic sites. Visitors from all over the country and locally come to explore and check out the tower.
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