The Historic Review Commission of the City of Erie will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Noon. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall (626 State St, Erie, PA 16501, Room 407). If you are interested in attending, please contact Jackie Spry, the City of Erie’s Director …
This week, in recognition of Black History Month, Mayor Schember and his team continued their tour of organizations that are making substantial contributions to improving the quality of life for Erie residents. On Wednesday, they visited the Achievers Entrepreneurial Hub (AEH) at 930 Liberty Street with Bishop Frankie Quinn and Floyd J. Hull.
Thanks to …
As part of the City’s ongoing celebration of Black History Month, this past Wednesday, Mayor Joe Schember, members of his team, and Council President Mel Witherspoon visited the Eagle’s Nest Development Corporation on Erie’s lower east side to see the progress on the construction of the Eagle’s Nest Athletic Center. Executive Director Dr. Onjanette …
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The Historic Review Commission of the City of Erie will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will be held in person at City Hall (626 State St, Erie, PA 16501, Room 407).
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss final amendments, specifically Criteria for …
The City of Erie is in the process of preparing our Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2029 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Five-Year Consolidated and 2025 Annual Action Plans. These plans outline the use of the City’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) …
The Flagship Grant application is open for small business owners until January 31st! Small businesses are a vital part of what makes Erie unique and vibrant. The City of Erie established the Flagship Grant Program in 2018 to support small business owners by utilizing some of the interest earned from our revolving loan funds.
This …
Mayor Joe Schember officiated and said, “This is a big day for the fire fighters sworn in today. But it’s equally important and memorable for me as I look at a group of firefighters who have committed themselves to serving our community and their brothers and sisters in the Erie Fire Department.”
Chief Len Trott …
Crime statistics released by the City of Erie Police Department show efforts to enhance public safety are continuing to have a positive impact.
Erie Mayor Joe Schember attributes the decrease in crime to the dedication of the Erie Police Department and successful programs that directly contribute to crime prevention and reduction. “Our focus has been …
There will be a City Council Study Session on the City of Erie 2025 Budget this evening at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, 626 State St.
The meeting will be live streamed on Facebook.
The City of Erie has announced the launch of a comprehensive and equitable baseline historic resources survey. With the recently completed ‘City of Erie Historic Preservation Plan’ in place, this next step will help preserve vital aspects of the city’s history.
City of Erie Mayor Joe Schember said, “We are fortunate to live in a …
