Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Erie

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 Police still searching for second suspect in east Erie shootout

Hello Erie! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police still searching for second suspect in east Erie shootout
  • What Erie residents demanded from City Council about rising living costs
  • Which Erie County roads will see lane restrictions through October?

Also on today's calendar: U.S. Postal Service Hiring Event - Immediate Openings! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 71, low: 40.
  • Sunday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 47 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Erie police nab one, seek second person in suspected shootout (goerie.com) — Erie police are investigating a suspected shootout in an east Erie neighborhood after gunfire was reported Wednesday night on East 18th Street. One 27-year-old suspect has been arrested and another is still being sought. No injuries or property damage have been reported, but officers recovered shell casings and are linking the incident to another recent shooting near Rodger Young Park.
   

2. Erie residents press city council for solutions on affordability crisis (goerie.com) — Erie residents packed City Hall this week urging City Council and the mayor to tackle rising costs for housing, utilities, groceries, and other essentials. Speakers connected to Erie County United pushed officials to seek state rainy day funds, cap rents and utilities, and consider a living wage tied to inflation as local families struggle to stay afloat.
   

3. Safety updates being made to three Erie County roads (yourerie.com) — Drivers in Erie County should expect lane restrictions and flaggers this construction season as PennDOT upgrades safety on Routes 18, 832, and 197, with work already underway and running through October. The $728,000 federally funded project includes milling, repairs, high-friction surface treatments, and new pavement markings in Summit and Fairview townships, all without detours but with likely delays during work hours.
   

4. City of Erie highlights lead paint amid National Healthy Homes Month (yourerie.com) — Erie’s Redevelopment Authority is warning residents that thousands of older city homes may still contain dangerous lead paint, especially in pre-1940 rentals. During National Healthy Homes Month, officials urge renters to talk with landlords and highlight a low-cost Lead Hazard Control program that can help eligible homeowners and landlords make properties safer for children and pregnant women.
   

5. Charges reduced against 2 Erie men in traffic stop, gun seizure (goerie.com) — Two Erie men recently saw their gun-related charges reduced after a February traffic stop where police reported seizing firearms with extended magazines. A third suspect still faces a felony gun count and drug charges, with an Erie court hearing set for June, highlighting ongoing local concerns about weapons in city neighborhoods.
   

📸 Around Erie

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Erie

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Erie Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

🗓 Events Nearby

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN ERIE AND NORTHEASTERN CRAWFORD COUNTIES THROUGH 500 PM EDT [wind: 50 MPH, hail: IN] for Crawford,... (X: iembot_cle)
  • Cleared: Downed utility on I-90 westbound between Exit 22B: I-79 NORTH - ERIE and Exit 18: PA 832 - PRESQUE ISLE/STERRETTANIA. All lanes now open. (X: 511PAErie)
  • Citizens Financial Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Custodian Tech in Erie. Apply here.
  • Highmark, Inc. posted a job opening for Environmental Services Associate (Housekeeping-FT) Saint Vincent Hospital in Erie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Erie here.

Ok Erie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Erie

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Erie

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.