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'It's just time': Cris Taylor retiring as director of Erie's Upper Room homeless shelter
After helping the Erie region's homeless for more than a decade, Cris Taylor is stepping aside. Taylor, 72, confirmed to to the Erie Times-News that he is retiring from his position as executive director of the Upper Room daytime homeless shelter, located on the second floor of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 1024 Peach...
Erie County Public Library Interim Director John Euliano resigns
The interim director of the Erie County Public Library is leaving. John Euliano, who’s served as interim director of the Erie County Public Library since December, has notified the Erie County Executive Brenton Davis administration that he will resign. ...
Traci Teudhope Receives Award from Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters
Erie News Now Sunrise anchor Traci Teudhope received an Excellence in Broadcasting award from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters (PAB) on Friday. She was recognized for outstanding feature story for Jonah's Heart. It introduced us to a local six year old was in need of a heart after a near-death...
AHN Honors Neurosciences
The Bayfront Convention Center was host to the annual AHN Saint Vincent Gala. The yearly event features music, dinner and charity auctions, with the money raised benefiting neurosciences at the hospital. Among the featured speakers were two local neurology patients, who told their stories of life-changing treatments at the hospital.
What to know before riding an electric bicycle in Erie, Millcreek or at Presque Isle
Matt Greene used to spot an electric bicycle at Presque Isle State Park maybe every couple weeks. Now, the park operations manager said, it's not unusual for someone to be riding an e-bike there every day. "We're definitely seeing more e-bikes," Greene said in 2023. However, he added, "It's still...
New franchisees will bring Firehouse Subs back to a previous Erie-area location
After a 20-month absence, Firehouse Subs will be back in the Erie area with a former location expected to hold a soft reopening Monday with new owners. "There's a lot of public interest," Jay Patel, one of the new franchisees, said. The sandwich chain that offers made-to-order subs had two...
Update on Erie Police Department's Crisis Intervention Unit
Looking back over the past year, Lt. Jamie Russo is proud of the work done so far. "I can tell through watching body camera footage of our officers that they've developed a good rapport and they were able to provide a lot better care of service to the community in need," Russo said.
Highmark reaches new provider agreement with Erie's largest OB-GYN practice
Highmark Inc. has reached a new provider agreement with Erie's largest obstetrics-gynecology practice, preventing hundreds of Erie-area women from having to switch physicians. OB/GYN Associates of Erie had sent a letter in March to its patients, stating that it would stop accepting Highmark health insurance May 15 unless a new agreement was reached. Provider agreements determine how much a medical office or hospital receives from a health insurer for covered services, such as office visits and procedures.
Presque Isle State Park, AT&T reach deal. How it will benefit visitors, park services
Whether you're a parent at Presque Isle State Park trying to upload a video of your kid building a sand castle or a peninsula visitor in need of emergency services, officials announced a public-private partnership that could benefit you. AT&T has expanded its 5G network in the Erie area by co-locating equipment on...
City of Erie Awarded $1.4M to Install ADA Compliant Sidewalks
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will be investing more than $49.5 million in 55 projects that will improve community resources and enhance public accessibility across the Commonwealth. The Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Set-Aside, also known as the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside), invests in projects that will improve...
Update: The current freeze warning will expire at 9 a.m.
The warning was for Southern Erie and Crawford County. "Temperatures have warmed above freezing and will continue to warm through this morning," says the National Weather Service. What to do if there is a freeze watch or warning. Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended...
St. Vincent hosts their annual Gala recognizing their healthcare workers
A local hospital recognizes community members and healthcare workers for their contributions over the last year. AHN Saint Vincent hosted their 2024 Gala, the theme this year was “Illumination”. The event drew hundreds of caregivers and patients involved in neurology care. Two of tonight’s speakers were patients who...
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