Lawmakers Discuss Childcare Crisis
Lawmakers Discuss Childcare Crisis

ReadyNation recently surveyed more than 1,100 child care program providers.

2 hrs 25 mins ago
Security Camera Captures Theft from Meadville Bakery Tip Jar
Security Camera Captures Theft from Meadville Bakery Tip Jar

As Boyles spoke with police, an employee from S&H Smoke Shop stopped by and replenished the tip money that was stolen.

May 26th, 5:12 PM EDT
Military Share Program Helps Feed Local Veterans
Military Share Program Helps Feed Local Veterans

Each month, the food bank provides local veterans with 50 pounds of fresh produce and additional groceries.

May 25th, 4:08 PM EDT
Pandemic-era Programs Impacted as Public Health Emergency Ends
Pandemic-era Programs Impacted as Public Health Emergency Ends

Pennie is preparing to help those who lose their Medicaid insurance.

May 11th, 4:20 PM EDT
American Rescue Plan Grants Continue to Help Erie Businesses & Restaurants
American Rescue Plan Grants Continue to Help Erie Businesses & Restaurants

Bishop Frank Quinn of Christian Ministries of the Apostolic Faith Church received a $60,000 ARP grant.

April 27th, 5:37 PM EDT
Plans Change from Tiny Homes to Townhouses at Erie Sports Center
Plans Change from Tiny Homes to Townhouses at Erie Sports Center

For the last six months, the Erie Sports Center has been working with Bookwell Travel out of Connecticut, to build 20 500-square-foot homes on the center's property.

April 17th, 5:50 PM EDT
Second Harvest Food Bank Launches "Meals Made Easy" Program
Second Harvest Food Bank Launches "Meals Made Easy" Program

With ongoing inflation and the recent reduction in SNAP benefits, those involved say the need for this program is tremendous.

April 11th, 3:41 PM EDT
Owner of Shot Dog Shares Story
Owner of Shot Dog Shares Story

According to Dietrich, his dog Dean attacked and injured their daughter.

April 10th, 5:21 PM EDT
Meadville Partners with Allied One Solutions to Hand out Free Tablets
Meadville Partners with Allied One Solutions to Hand out Free Tablets

The program helps ensure that households have access to the broadband they need for work, school, and health care.

April 6th, 5:51 PM EDT
East Side Renaissance & ErieBank to Open New Branch on Parade Street
East Side Renaissance & ErieBank to Open New Branch on Parade Street

The new facility will provide banking services and programs that help improve the financial literacy of east Erie residents.

March 9th, 5:01 PM EST
Meadville City Council Passes Anti-Retaliation Ordinance
Meadville City Council Passes Anti-Retaliation Ordinance

According to Meadville Mayor Jaime Kinder, several of the residents who protested have been informed that their leases are not being renewed.

March 8th, 5:48 PM EST
City of Erie Seeks Public Input for Annual Action Plan
City of Erie Seeks Public Input for Annual Action Plan

The city is now seeking input from the public and non-profit organizations on how the funding should be used.

March 6th, 5:28 PM EST
Mercy Center for Women Opens New Transitional Housing Complex
Mercy Center for Women Opens New Transitional Housing Complex

The 39,000 square foot complex provides transitional housing to women and children who are facing homelessness.

March 2nd, 6:17 PM EST
Landlord Incentive Program Launched in Erie County
Landlord Incentive Program Launched in Erie County

The program incentivizes landlords to rent their properties to people in in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs.

February 10th, 4:53 PM EST
Davis Administration to Review Erie County's Non-profit Property Tax Exemptions
Davis Administration to Review Erie County's Non-profit Property Tax Exemptions

Davis says his administration is checking to make sure each non-profit meets the five criteria that are necessary for tax-exempt status.

February 2nd, 5:33 PM EST
Erie City Council Launches Vacant Property Registry to Address Blight
Erie City Council Launches Vacant Property Registry to Address Blight

The ordinance requires owners of unoccupied properties to pay a $300.00 registration fee to the city, every six months.

January 27th, 5:35 PM EST
Penelec Reminds Customers of Assistance Programs Available this Winter
Penelec Reminds Customers of Assistance Programs Available this Winter

However, there are several programs that are available to customers who are having a difficult time paying their bills.

January 20th, 5:33 PM EST
Erie County Executive Plans to Form Homelessness Coalition
Erie County Executive Plans to Form Homelessness Coalition

Davis said his administration is in the early stages of planning, and will continue to look into this issue in the weeks to come.

January 20th, 10:38 AM EST
Residents Speak out over Heating Issues at Richford Arms
Residents Speak out over Heating Issues at Richford Arms

For residents without heat, frustrations continue to grow.

December 26th, 4:14 PM EST
Erie County Executive & Erie County Council at Odds Over Veto Process
Erie County Executive & Erie County Council at Odds Over Veto Process

County council's solicitor says Davis does not have the authority to increase or restore anything that council eliminated from the budget, while Davis says that's not the case.

December 16th, 5:14 PM EST
Second Harvest Food Bank Hosts Produce Express Distribution in Meadville
Second Harvest Food Bank Hosts Produce Express Distribution in Meadville

The food bank hosts the program once a month in Meadville, providing residents with 50 pounds of food.

December 6th, 5:07 PM EST
Community Outreach Group Annual Clothing Distribution Drive Helps Hundreds of Families
Community Outreach Group Annual Clothing Distribution Drive Helps Hundreds of Families

Howard, and hundreds of other parents and children gathered in the St. Paul Center for the Community Outreach Group's annual clothing drive.

December 3rd, 2:22 PM EST
Community Outreach Group to Host Annual Clothing Distribution Drive
Community Outreach Group to Host Annual Clothing Distribution Drive

On Friday, the non-profit invited Thurston and the other men of St. Patrick's Haven to get first dibs on donations at their annual clothing drive at St. Paul Center.

December 2nd, 4:17 PM EST
City of Erie 2023 Budget Talks Continue
City of Erie 2023 Budget Talks Continue

If approved, the average city resident would pay about $35.00 extra a year for sewer and about $12.00 more for garbage collection.

December 1st, 5:35 PM EST
Homeless Help: Erie City Mission
Homeless Help: Erie City Mission

Along with helping men get back on their feet, the Erie City Mission is also dedicated to addressing hunger and homelessness.

November 17th, 5:33 PM EST
Homeless Help: Shelters Prepare for Winter
Homeless Help: Shelters Prepare for Winter

"Being homeless is something that can destroy you, but it can also build you up to be stronger," said Red.  "It teaches you how to survive."

November 15th, 5:50 PM EST
Community Shelter Services to Build Tiny Homes for Homeless Families
Community Shelter Services to Build Tiny Homes for Homeless Families

The 10 feet by 14 feet homes are expected to be similar to the ones that are being built at Erie Sports Park.

November 3rd, 5:10 PM EDT
Connect 55 Residents File Complaint Against Developer; Calamar Responds
Connect 55 Residents File Complaint Against Developer; Calamar Responds

Once their leases are up, the complex's developer Calamar is raising their rent 30 to 40 percent, costing them up to $400 extra per month.

October 27th, 5:27 PM EDT
Erie County Executive Removes Another Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Commission Board Member
Erie County Executive Removes Another Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Commission Board Member

On Monday, Davis announced that he is removing board member Adrienne Dixon from the commission.

October 24th, 5:37 PM EDT
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Commission Board Director Removed by Erie County Councilman
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Commission Board Director Removed by Erie County Councilman

By abstaining from the grant vote, Bishop Brock says both Blanks and Harris did nothing wrong.
 

October 21st, 5:52 PM EDT