Bhutanese refugees Anil and Dirpa Pradhan lived in a refugee camp in Nepal for 27 years before resettling in Erie in 2016. Anil’s first job in Erie was at Bello’s Market in Millcreek Township. For a few months, he walked three miles – each way – to work every day.
But that long walk toward …
Story by: Michael Outlaw, Community Liaison, City of Erie | Photos by: Monica Z. Gustin, Digital Media and Design Specialist, City of Erie
Nestled in a housing complex on Erie’s east side is a hidden hub of creativity.
In Apartment 2110-C, one of 436 apartments in the John E. Horan Garden Apartments, about 10 children of different ethnicities fill …
The City of Erie’s summer recreation guide is now available at City Hall, Erie School District schools, community centers, and online at cityof.erie.pa.us/summerrec. All programs listed in the guide are free to the City of Erie residents and focus on grades K-12, though ages vary for each program.
“Summer is here, and there is …
The Erie Police Department has re-established a Crisis Car unit to help address a growing number of mental-health-related calls in the city.
Ten officers who applied for the unit have completed specialized training in mental health crises, substance abuse, domestic violence, and suicidal individuals. Combined training with numerous local service providers ensures that these officers …
The City of Erie is holding its annual tire and electronics recycling event this Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City of Erie Municipal Garage Complex, 1926 Holland St. The event is free to City of Erie residents.
Event details:
Must be a City of Erie resident. A photo ID is …
Story by: Michael Outlaw, Community Liaison, City of Erie | Photos by: Monica Z. Gustin, Digital Media and Design Specialist, City of Erie
The moment you open the doors of Erie’s Flagship City Food Hall, you will be greeted with the subtle, authentic culinary aromas of the Dominican Republic: Pollo guisado (stewed chicken), cerdo guisado …
As sundown approached, families arrived at the Erie Masjid, 2419 Holland St., for a busy Saturday’s Iftar. Walking into the women’s section of the mosque was described to me as “organized chaos” as adults helped children take off their shoes. It was the beginning of Iftar, the daily breaking of the fast. Bottles of …
Special no-parking signs have been posted for Thursday, April 13, 2023, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. in these areas for street sweeping:
Brown Avenue (Cherry to West 26th streets)
West 16th Street (Cherry to Chestnut streets)
Raspberry Street (West 6th to West 32nd streets)
West 18th Street (Raspberry to Sassafras streets)
West 21st Street (Chestnut to State streets)
West …
