Erie Coke 

She has worked at Saint Vincent Hospital for over 30 years.

Minorities and low-income families are seeing higher numbers of COVID-19 infection. Local community centers are stepping up to help stop the spread.

"Idol time is not a good thing and we want to make sure we’re giving kids the opportunity to stay away from idol time and being in at-risk situations." Erie community centers will still hold services for kids.

For two months now we’ve been staring at screens for an inordinate amount of time, which is damaging our eyes, here's some advice to protect your eyes.

The Department of Environmental Protection inspected the plant Oct. 9.

Erie Coke is involved in a court fight with the DEP over the renewal of its operating permit.

The levels, however, do not indicate there is an immediate risk for the community.

The first results from air quality monitoring units near Erie Coke are being released today. Erie Coke has seen them and the company is pleased.

The judge in the ongoing Environmental Hearing Board case has set deadlines ahead of the Feb. 2020 hearing against Erie Coke Corporation.

Members of Hold Erie Coke Accountable will assist the DEP in making sure conditions of judge's ruling are followed.

The Department of Environmental Protection is now trying to determine its next move, in response to a judge's decision to allow Erie Coke to remain in operations while the company attempts to save its operating permit.

An evidentiary hearing on Erie Coke's appeal will be held Feb. 3, 2020, at the Environmental Hearing Board facility in the Renaissance Centre in Erie.

A judge brought Erie Coke and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection together to see if a settlement on air pollution violations can be reached.

Erie Coke and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection will meet with judge tomorrow for settlement conference

The plant was nearly shut down in 2010, but a court-ordered settlement was reached, the DEP said.

The company said the additional evidence shows its willingness to meet air quality standards.

Erie News Now has learned the Department of Environmental Protection has until Monday to respond to the latest petition.

The documents show the company's desire to achieve compliance, according to Erie Coke.

The sampling comes in response to concerns raised by the members of a community stakeholder group.

The violations occurred earlier this month

Erie News Now traveled to the area of Lighthouse Street, above the Erie Coke property to ask neighborhood residents how much they welcome the testing.

How much of a health risk is it if you live near Erie Coke? That's what the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is finding out. The DEP is taking another step to ensure the safety of those that live near Erie Coke.

It's been well over a year, but citizens, the DEP, and Erie Coke, all sat down in one room together to discuss air quality near the coke plant.

Thirteen monitors will be placed along the outside of the facility and at four locations in the community.

The hearing was convened after the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection denied the renewal of Erie Coke's operating permit.

Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Official testifies why Erie Coke was denied renewal of its operating permit

Erie Coke and DEP witnesses testified today. The proceedings will continue tomorrow.

The Department of Environmental Protection is calling witnesses to the stand this Monday, in the hearing on the future of Erie Coke.

DEP's list of corrective measures and financial costs will be presented to Erie Coke after the company's settlement offer did not meet DEP guidelines for environmental compliance.

As an ongoing dispute between Erie Coke Corp. and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection continues, Congressman Mike Kelly is now weighing in on the issue.

The DEP is set to issue a response to the settlement offer, later this afternoon during a court hearing.

Rescue crews responded to a report of a worker with what they referred to as a smashed hand.

Erie Coke CEO testifies before Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board. He describes economic impact if plant had to close.

Dr. Allen Dittenhoefer testifies that cancer risk is minimal, but admitted that pollution could cause acute health problems.

The DEP denied Erie Coke's application to renew its operating permit and filed the injunction on July 1.

The Environmental Hearing Board on Friday granted Erie Coke temporary relief until the board can make a ruling on the petition filed Wednesday.

An official with the Town Of Tonawanda, NY has proposed the former Tonawanda Coke plant as the future home of the Buffalo Bills.

Steve Narusewicz has lived on Queen street on Erie's east side all his life. There's been a lot of changes since then, but one thing has remained the same.

Erie Coke planning extensive public outreach campaign as new regime is now in control at the plant.

In its appeal, Erie Coke said the denial of its operating license "would effectively cause the permanent and irrevocable closure of Erie Coke’s coke manufacturing facility."

As the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection works to have Erie coke shut down, we wanted to dig deeper and learn what led them to this decision.

With Monday’s news, viewers like you have been weighing in online. We wanted to see just how you felt about the DEP’s decision, and what it could mean for Erie.

The plant was nearly shut down in 2010, but a court-ordered settlement was reached, the DEP said.

Environmental Director responds to Erie News Now Special Report "Erie Coke: Benefit or Burden"

Erie Coke's counsel filed an appeal Monday of the notice to put the company on the DEP's decision to put the company on its compliance docket.

Erie Coke was ordered to develop a compliance plan and schedule to address the continuing violations in February, but it did not comply with all the requirements and has appealed the order, according to the DEP.

The silent march started at the Cathedral on W. 10 St., and they stopped to pray at 9 different stations.

About 100 people attend meeting at East Middle School to learn about efforts to make Erie Coke obey environmental laws.

Similar work by a citizen group in Tonawanda, NY helped to close a coke plant that was operated by the same owners as Erie Coke.

One of the violations said the DEP collected samples of a contaminant, which it has identified as coke, at the East Ave. Boat Launch on Feb. 15.

In the statement, the company said it is working closely with the DEP to resolve any issues and "strives to provide a safe environment for its employees and the surrounding communities."

Mayor issues ultimatum to Erie Coke.

Crews at the Erie Coke plant have just 10 days to reply to the orders set by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
And the Erie County Council members we spoke to say, they'd like more to be done.

Crews have just a few days to finish cleaning up and disposing of what remains from Sunday’s spill.

It’s a process Joe Gardella says should not be too hard, though, the spill does bring up some long-term concerns.

The wastewater contains, among other regulated substances, benzene, naphthalene, ammonia, and cyanide, the DEP said.

DEP sources confirm a chemical spill at Erie Coke, but say there is no evidence anything reached Lake Erie.

Group called 'Hold Erie Coke Accountable' is waiting for public hearing by DEP on the permit renewal request.

The DEP has reported numerous, ongoing violations at the facility since June 2017.

Members of the East Avenue/Hess Avenue Neighborhood Watch plan to participate in public hearing concerning Erie Coke's operating permit renewal.

Public hearing for Erie Coke Plant cannot take place until review is finished.

Citizens want people to air any health and environmental complaints against Erie Coke. The company is now applying for a new operating permit from the Pennsylvania DEP.

Erie Coke has racked up air pollution violations during last 12 months.

It is located outside Buffalo and is the sister plant to the Erie Coke operation.

Erie Coke has issued a statement, after several federal agents from the EPA Criminal Investigation Division, the FBI, and U.S. Customs, served a search warrant at the facility, Tuesday. 

A news release from the EPA Regional Office in Philadelphia said the Erie Coke facility is subject to a clean air act operating permit that regulates emission limits.