Erie leaders explore potential for new Naval shipyard site

8 June 2026, 2:57 am

Erie has a history of shipbuilding that dates back to 1812. There's a new effort, called Anchor Erie, to build on that past.... Read More »

The Fray and First to Eleven Kick Off America 250 PA Concert Series at the Erie Insurance Arena

6 June 2026, 5:53 pm

America250PA chose Erie as one of five stops for a free Commonwealth concert series. One of the most anticipated concerts in the region finally took the stage as the America 250 free concert series ...... Read More »

Galleries highlight 2026 high school graduates around Erie County

5 June 2026, 9:24 pm

Caps and gowns, pomp and circumstance have been on display around Erie County and we've been there capturing the images as your high school students graduate. The Erie Times-News is compiling photo ...... Read More »

Your complete guide to America’s 250th birthday in Erie

5 June 2026, 12:37 pm

From July 4 events to Erie’s place in American history, find all Erie Times-News coverage of the nation’s 250th anniversary.... Read More »

Erie Zoo’s new electric train first of its kind in PA

5 June 2026, 5:11 am

Locomotive 344 at the Erie Zoo is back after a 3-year hiatus, but it’s not what you might remember. The train was sent to North Carolina to be converted from gas to electric and is the first of its ...... Read More »

Listen to live music outdoors in Erie this summer. Here's your guide

3 June 2026, 10:52 pm

The months of June through August are filled with outdoor music, with most events free of charge. Here's when and where to find it in the Erie area.... Read More »

Erie Gears Up for America 250 Celebration with July 4 Concert

3 June 2026, 12:05 pm

Erie’s America 250 and Pennsylvania 250 celebrations kick off with fireworks on July 3 followed by a free Erie Philharmonic concert on July 4 at Bayview Park. The Patriotic Pops ...... Read More »

Facebook killer Steve Stephens kills himself near Erie, PA

29 May 2026, 1:52 pm

Steve Stephens, the man accused of killing a random 74-year-old man and posting a video of the shooting, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, ...... Read More »

PA man pleads guilty to impersonating Erie police, luring children

11 February 2026, 7:50 am

(WJET/WFXP) — The Pennsylvania man accused of luring children into his car at a popular City of Erie park while impersonating an Erie police officer has pleaded guilty, according to the Erie County ...... Read More »

All eyes are on Pennsylvania this election cycle. Erie County demonstrates why

5 October 2024, 2:00 am

In April, Erie, Pennsylvania, resident Bekah Mook was undecided on the presidential election. She didn't want to see another Trump term, but had concerns about President Biden's age. But with just ...... Read More »

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