Erie Fire Department officials on Thursday lifted the burn ban put in place on June 7.
“The region received enough rain over the past few days to diminish the fire risk to brush and other materials,” said Assistant Fire Chief Leonard Trott. “Recreational fires in approved outdoor fireplaces are now allowed again.”
The Erie Fire Department …
The City will host a public meeting regarding implementation of the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan. This meeting will serve to collect public comment on the entire project, but specifically on Phase 2.The Downtown Streetscape Master Plan includes multiple phases on State Street from Second to 12th Streets and includes curbs, ADA ramps, sidewalks, decorative …
Erie Mayor Joe Schember, City Events Manager Adrienne Nannen and Erie-Western Pennsylvania Port Authority Executive Director Martin LaMar announced on Monday the return of the Lights Over Lake Erie fireworks display, thanks to a sponsorship from the Port Authority.Select downtown Erie Parking Authority garages will be free for visitors on the night of the …
Erie Mayor Joe Schember and City Events Manager Adrienne Nannen, on June 9, 2023, announced the lineups for the City’s Sounds of Summer concerts and the 814 Concert Series.
The Sounds of Summer concerts take place in several of the City’s senior living communities, and the 814 Concert Series will be in City parks. Both …
Due to unusually dry weather conditions, Erie Fire Department officials announced today that a burn ban is in effect until further notice. Any outdoor burning, including recreational fires, is included in the ban. It does not include enclosed outdoor grills.
Over the last week, Erie fire crews have responded to 24 calls for brush fires …
Glow Golf is here.
The nighttime sport, which uses LED-lit golf balls and LED pin markers, will be offered during select evenings at J.C. Martin Golf Course, 652 Shunpike Road in Erie, through Sept. 2, 2023.
On a recent evening, a foursome laughed their way through the course. “It’s something different,” said Julie Dunn, 41, after …
Written by Michael Outlaw, City of Erie Community Liaison | Photos by Monica Z. Gustin, City of Erie Digital Media and Design Specialist
“Take a risk on yourself.”
Chris Norris lives by those words, and he encourages others to do the same.
Norris, 37, owner of Revox Media LLC, grew up south of Erie, in Sharon, Mercer …
Increased fines for the City’s Quality of Life Ticketing Program go into effect on Tuesday, June 6, 20 days after Erie City Council voted 6-0 to increase the Quality of Life Ticketing Program fees per violation from $25 to $100.
The City’s Code Enforcement office urged City Council to increase the per-incident fees to achieve …
Mayor Joe Schember and City Events Manager Adrienne Nannen, on June 1, 2023, announced the mainstage music headliners for CelebrateErie 2023, which runs from Aug. 18 – Aug. 20, 2023. CelebrateErie is the region’s largest annual festival, showcasing our local musicians, artists, performers, businesses, food vendors, and rich cultural diversity.
The mainstage will be located …
Story and photos by Christopher Millette/City of Erie
At a groundbreaking ceremony for renovations to Biletnikoff Field on May 25, 2023, one of Erie’s greatest sports legends brought a message of gratitude and hope to make Erie’s youth proud.
“To have my name on this field,” said Erie native Fred Biletnikoff, 80, “to become part of …
