Shoppers line up for HomeBuys grand-opening in Boardman

A line of customers were ready in Boardman Thursday morning to get a first look at the new HomeBuys store.

12 Pennsylvania Farms Where You Can Walk Alpacas, Meet Bison, and Feed Baby Animals

You can walk an alpaca, milk a cow, and meet American bison without leaving Pennsylvania. Some farms even let visitors gather fresh eggs, feed baby animals, or spend time with rescued livestock. At Wooden Nickel Buffalo Farm in Edinboro, visitors can see bison and explore a seasonal corn maze. In...

Grab A Stool At Hot Dog Shoppe In Butler, Where Western Pennsylvania Has Eaten Chili Dogs Since 1945

Some lunch spots chase trends, and some just keep doing the same thing year after year until the whole town knows the order by heart. In Butler, Pennsylvania, one small counter has been handing out chili dogs since 1945. It sits in a building that looks like it once served...

Two Senior Dogs Found Abandoned Outside Vet Office in Edinboro

Two senior dogs are now safe after being abandoned outside a local veterinary office during an overnight rainstorm, prompting a rescue response from Because You Care. According to the animal rescue organization, its team received a call for help from Camboro Veterinary in Edinboro after two elderly poodle mixes were found outside the clinic. The dogs had reportedly been left there overnight in the rain.

Plan A Multi-Day Escape To The Absolutely Massive State Park Hiding In Pennsylvania’s Backyard

You’ve probably driven past the exit more times than you realize, and Pymatuning State Park in Jamestown, Pennsylvania has been sitting there patiently, waiting for you to finally turn off the highway and see what all the fuss is about. The fuss, it turns out, is completely justified. Pymatuning...

Your Money: Veterans Day discounts

Joining us with a few tips to help shoppers understand Veteran’s Day offers, and make sure a sale is really a good deal, was our frugal fashionista, Valerie Weaver.

This Pennsylvania Family-Owned Meat Market Has A Massive 60-Foot Counter Filled With Fresh Cuts

Blueberry Maple sausage. Philly Cheesesteak sausage. Reuben sausage, too, all made in-house by a family that has been cutting meat since 1927. That lineup alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned the salami and sopressata dry behind a big picture window where shoppers can watch them cure. This butcher...

Bingo Fundraiser Supports Because You Care Animal Rescue

Classical Music Meets Hip-Hop with Black Violin

Grammy-nominated classical/hip-hop duo Black Violin (Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste) will visit the Mary D'Angelo stage with a musical repertoire as crisp as the autumn air and vibrant as the changing colors of fall. "Black Violin really defies categorization," says Brett Johnson, artistic director of Mercyhurst's Institute for Arts and...

Ashtabula Chef Opens 30-Seat Supper Club With $165 Wine Dinner

Chef Daniel Bolaños and event planner Katie Sahadi are opening up their dining room to a wider crowd with the launch of Saed Supper Club, a new four-course, wine-paired dinner series debuting Saturday, Nov. 14, at Fitzgerald's Wine Bar in Ashtabula. Thirty seats are available at $165 apiece for the inaugural dinner, which starts at 5:30 p.m.

Shoppers line up for HomeBuys grand-opening in Boardman

A line of customers were ready in Boardman Thursday morning to get a first look at the new HomeBuys store.

New $21 million movie theater planned for Grove City

Something new is coming to Grove City, where the Guthrie Theatre now stands.

Behind The Story: The Erie Veterans Day Parade

Melissa Dixon sits down with our Mickenzie Robson at the blue couches to discuss the veteran's day parade and ceremony taking place on Saturday November 7th.

Verity Herbs and Wellness hosts ‘Herbalist Night’

With cold and flu season around the corner, a local herb and wellness shop is inviting the community in once a month to learn more about the benefits of herbs. Verity Herbs and Wellness held their first “Herbalist Night” of the year Friday night, where fellow plant people could explore, taste and hear about a […]

North Country Brewing Moving Forward With Major Slippery Rock Project

North Country Brewing is moving forward with plans to transform three properties next to its original Brew Pub in Slippery Rock into a new outdoor gathering space for the community. The brewery announced the project on November 2, sharing plans to demolish three neighboring houses it has acquired over the...

This Little-Known Ohio Grill Has A Ribeye That Won’t Break The Bank

Tucked along Mahoning Avenue in Austintown, Ohio, Mojo’s American Grill is the kind of place that regulars like to keep to themselves. With a rock-and-roll vibe, seriously good food, and prices that won’t drain your wallet, it’s easy to see why this spot has earned a 4.5-star rating from nearly 1,200 happy diners.

Travel Back in time at Peek’ n Peak

You are invited to experience a journey back in time for two weekends this month at the Medieval Feast Dinner Theater, held at the Peek’ n Peak Resort in Clymer. This event takes place in the Retreat Building on November 13th through 15th and November 20th through 22nd, featuring both afternoon and evening performances. Get ready to partake in this seasonal event, that offers a blend of a tasty feast, music, and a comedic dinner show that will transport you to the era of kings, queens, and damsels in distress.

Costs to consider before getting a pet

As many of us know, having a pet can be expensive; but how much does it cost? Ruth Thompson, the ANNA Shelter’s founder, said caring for a pet is estimated to cost nearly $1,000 a year for just general expenses. She told us affordability is one of the number one reasons they see surrenders at […]

We Tried to Find Erie, Pennsylvania’s Best Seafood Restaurants, and These 13 Made the Cut

A good seafood meal in Erie, Pennsylvania can come with a bay view, a lively downtown setting, or a table that makes an ordinary evening feel special. With Lake Erie nearby and Presque Isle Bay shaping the waterfront, the city offers plenty of places where the setting is part of the fun. But choosing a restaurant takes more than spotting water through a window. You also want food that fits your taste, prices that suit your budget, and a dining room where your group feels comfortable. This list brings together waterfront favorites, neighborhood taverns, polished dining rooms, and casual spots known for seafood options. Some focus closely on seafood, while others offer fish or shellfish alongside steaks, Southern dishes, and familiar American meals. That variety helps when one person wants shrimp and another would rather order something from the grill. The selections are an editorial guide, not a claim that we personally ate at every restaurant or ranked them through a formal taste test.