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Who's running? Here's the list of candidates for Erie City Council, County Council
Several incumbents are seeking re-election; candidates were required to file nominating petitions by Tuesday's deadline. → Read More
Mark DiVecchio, former Erie County executive, dies at 64
DiVecchio, a Democrat, served as Erie County government's chief executive from 2006 through 2009 after a long career as an Erie County councilman. → Read More
Mercy Center for Women unveils new apartments, community hub at former Holy Rosary school
The $4 million project has been in the works since 2017. Tenants will begin moving into the 13 new apartments on March 1. → Read More
Short-term rental debate: Erie City Council to host public hearing on proposed zoning changes
The proposed zoning amendments would put new restrictions/regulations on home and apartment rentals in Erie leased for 30 consecutive days or fewer. → Read More
5 takeaways from the city of Erie's first public meeting on the Kahkwa Bridge replacement
The city on Thursday evening hosted the first of at least two public sessions on plans to construct a new bridge over Ravine Drive in west Erie. → Read More
Erie City Council set to make vacancy choice
In-person interviews with 12 potential appointees are planned before Erie City Council selects a replacement for Liz Allen, who resigned on Jan. 4. → Read More
Former councilwoman Kathy Schaaf among those seeking vacant Erie City Council seat
Erie City Council will host a special public meeting on Feb. 9 in which the panel will interview several applicants and select an appointee. → Read More
Erie City Council approves garbage, sewer fee hikes, key proposal in 2023 budget
The sewer rate increase is the city’s first since 2019. Garbage rates were last increased in 2020. → Read More
Erie Events picks Gus Pine to succeed Casey Wells as executive director
Pine, 49, has been the Bayfront Convention Center's general manager since 2016. Casey Wells, Erie Events' executive director, is retiring in January. → Read More
'The greater good': Local agency steps up after fire leaves Erie shelter homeless
St. Patrick’s Haven has opened a 20-bed, temporary overnight shelter at the Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania, 1101 Peach St. → Read More
Consultant recommends city of Erie hire full-time DEI coordinator, create diversity team
Strategic Consulting Partners, an Arlington, Va. firm, has made several dozen DEI-related recommendations in a report commissioned by the city of Erie. → Read More
Erie bishop, other community leaders call for Brenton Davis' resignation over DEI stance
Community leaders will discuss their plans at a news conference Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at Eagle's Nest, 1129 Pennsylvania Ave. → Read More
Poll watchers are a part of every Erie County election. Here's why they do it
More than 240 poll watchers certified by Erie County election officials observed Tuesday's municipal election. → Read More
Could metered parking fines double in Erie? City Council is weighing it
The proposal would double initial metered parking fines from $15 to $30 as a trade-off for giving citizens more time to pay and cutting maximum fines. → Read More
Erie City Council poised for final stormwater fee vote as 2023 budget proposal unveiled
Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Bagnoni Council Chambers at City Hall, 626 State St. → Read More
Dem incumbent Merski, GOP challenger Pace battle in 2nd District state House race
The 2nd District covers the city of Erie’s 5th ward; the borough of Wesleyville; and Greene, Harborcreek and Summit Townships. → Read More
Erie City Council set to reconsider stormwater fee; would fund repairs to aging system
City Council in late 2021 rejected the fee, which could generate $1.7 million a year and would be paid by property owners regardless of taxable status. → Read More
Jacqueline Ratcliff-Brown, landmark Erie police hire and first Black deputy chief, dies
Ratcliff-Brown joined Erie's police bureau in 1974 as one of 10 black officers hired under a federal court integration order. → Read More
No pay raises for Erie City Council. Final vote fails after 2 members reverse course
Council voted 3-3 on the measure Wednesday night; City Council President Liz Allen was absent. A tie vote meant the measure failed. → Read More
Philadelphia-area native David Forrest hired as city of Erie's new planning director
The veteran planner/municipal administrator succeeds Kathy Wyrosdick, who left city government in late May for the private sector. → Read More