Jade Burns

2 days ago | yourerie.com | Jade Burns

ServErie volunteers are working to improve 10 United Way community schools in Erie this summer, focusing on landscaping, painting, and other beautification projects. The initiative, organized by ServErie in partnership with Grace Church, aims to enhance the learning environment for students by upgrading school facilities. Volunteers began their efforts early this week, tackling various tasks to revitalize the schools.

2 days ago | yourerie.com | Jade Burns

Posted: Jun 26, 2025 / 04:50 PM EDT Updated: Jun 26, 2025 / 04:50 PM EDT The Erie Downtown Partnership is holding their second World Refugee Day celebration. Multiple refugee performing artists, musicians, dancers, vendors and more will be at Perry Square Thursday night from 5:00 to 9:00. The partnership is working with the Erie Art Museum, the Multicultural Resource Center and other organizations to bring this to life.

2 days ago | yourerie.com | Jade Burns

Posted: Jun 26, 2025 / 03:50 PM EDT Updated: Jun 26, 2025 / 03:50 PM EDT The City of Erie’s Love Your Block program is beginning its fourth year and has expanded its options. Love Your Block offers mini-grants for small home repairs for residents and community cleanups. Residents were previously able to apply for a grant up to $600, but it has now increased to $2,000.

2 days ago | yourerie.com | Jade Burns

Posted: Jun 25, 2025 / 05:30 PM EDT Updated: Jun 25, 2025 / 06:11 PM EDT Twenty-three cadets graduated from Mercyhurst University’s Municipal Police Training Academy, receiving their badges to become officers. The graduation ceremony marked the completion of training for the 125th class of cadets, equipping them with skills necessary for entry-level positions in law enforcement.

3 days ago | yourerie.com | Jade Burns

Posted: Jun 25, 2025 / 03:03 PM EDT Updated: Jun 25, 2025 / 03:03 PM EDT Erie firefighters responded to a house fire in the 1200 block of East 26th Street. Around 1:30 Wednesday morning, a fire broke out in the attic where electrical wiring was covered with blown-out insulation. The incident was called in by someone who happened to be walking and woke up the occupants of the house.