🌱 How Erie’s new wastewater drug dashboard could protect your neighborhood
Erie, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min readGood day Erie! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Erie’s new wastewater drug dashboard could protect your neighborhood
- Want the best seat for Lights Over Lake Erie fireworks?
- What National Fuel’s big East Side move means for Erie
Also on today's calendar: Thurston Classic Meet & Greet Luncheon at Juniper Village at Meadville! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Pleasant with sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 64.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Erie County high-risk substance dashboard now available (talkerie.com) — Erie County’s Department of Health has launched a new public dashboard tracking high‑risk drugs detected in wastewater from the City of Erie treatment facility. Updated weekly, it shows trends for opioids and other substances since 2024, helping local providers and emergency services spot spikes, guide treatment, and support prevention and harm reduction across Erie County. 
2. Historic Schooner Lettie G. Howard Welcomes Erie Sailors for the Summer Season (erienewsnow.com) — Erie residents can now book summer sails aboard the historic schooner Lettie G. Howard, docked at Dobbins Landing and offering hands-on day sails, sunset cruises, and charters on Presque Isle Bay. The ship will also host a special Lights Over Lake Erie fireworks sail on July 3 and help welcome the brig Niagara home in a month.
3. Today's Top Stories: June 2, 2026 (yourerie.com) — National Fuel is moving its primary office to the former Hammermill site on Erie’s East Side, investing $3.35 million in the 10‑acre property. Also highlighted are Pennsylvania’s new distracted driving penalties starting Friday and a Second Harvest orchard project boosting local food security in northwest Pennsylvania.
4. Orchard effort by Second Harvest boosts local food security (yourerie.com) — Second Harvest Food Bank’s Jim Renshaw Orchard at its Erie-area warehouse is being readied to supply more fresh fruit directly to local neighbors. Volunteers and partner groups are expanding a 40-tree, cold-hardy orchard designed to withstand Erie’s winters and steadily boost community food security in the coming years.
5. Tyler Gallagher says goodbye to JET Action News (yourerie.com) — A familiar face on local TV is signing off, as JET Action News reporter Tyler Gallagher delivers his final report after nearly two years covering stories and building connections in the Erie community. Colleagues praise his creativity, positive attitude, and local involvement as he prepares for his next chapter beyond Erie.
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★ Featured events ★
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Karaoke Night in Downtown Erie | Flagship City... →
Flagship City Food Hall, 22 N Park Row, Erie
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 9
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Other local events
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End of the 4th Quarter/Last Day of School
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ECPL Traveling Gardeners
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
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Second Tuesday Book Club
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
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Knit and Crochet Club
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
10:00 am -
Legislative Meeting and Committee Meeting Following
Harbor Creek SD Clark Elementary
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Thurston Classic Meet & Greet Luncheon at Juniper Village at Meadville! →
Juniper Village at Meadville, 455 Chestnut St, Meadville
11:30 am -
Erie Juneteenth Celebration →
Perry Square, 571-601 State St, Erie
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The Mane Event: A Night In Monte Carlo →
Erie Zoo, 423 W 38th St, Erie
7:00 pm
Thursday June 4
Tuesday June 9
Wednesday June 10
Thursday June 11
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
Saturday June 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Harborcreek Satellite: Inflation and Its Impact on... →
Harborcreek Municipal Building, 5601 Buffalo Rd, Harborcreek
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End of the 4th Quarter/Last Day of School
Harbor Creek SD Erie, PA 16511 -
ECPL Traveling Gardeners
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
12:00 pm -
Second Tuesday Book Club
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
6:30 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
Tuesday June 9
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Boswell is missing!
Please help, let us know if you’ve seen our cat Boswell, he got out tonight and we can’t find him so far. He went missing around 38th and Elmwood. He… (Nextdoor Hillcrest/Merline) - Found cat 7th and cascade area!
Is a baby, no microchip. Has a lil chain. So so cute and friendly. (Nextdoor EAGLE)
- Roadwork on I-80 westbound between 1 miles east of Exit : PA 760 NORTH TO PA 18 SHARON-HERMITAGE and miles west of Exit 4A: I-376 EAST - NEW... (X: 511PAErie)
- At the Capitol for Chamber Day, meeting with chamber leaders from across the Commonwealth and the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership. These... (X: senatorlaughlin)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Cart Attendant in Erie. Apply here.
- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Merchandising Team Leader (Assistant Manager) in Erie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Erie here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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