Erie Times-News

1 day ago | goerie.com | Nicholas Sorensen

The Erie Zoo's new resident is a binturong (also known as a bearcat) named Sheba, arriving from the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. Sheba's new habitat offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing her to choose when to be visible to the public. Binturongs are described as resembling "mask-less raccoons," weighing up to 79 pounds and reaching lengths of up to 3 feet. The Erie Zoo has a new furry tenant.

2 days ago | goerie.com | Curt Popejoy

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released their full practice schedule for their 2025 training camp. The Steelers will once again hold training camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, as has been tradition for more than five decades. The Steelers have 15 practices scheduled during training camp that will be open to the public. Training camp starts on July 24 and runs through August 12. Pittsburgh will host one practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium on August 1.

2 days ago | goerie.com | Nicholas Sorensen

Presque Isle State Park is a popular birdwatching destination, hosting over 330 bird species. The northeast end of the park, particularly Pine Tree Trail and Dead Pond Trail, is ideal for observing migrating songbirds in spring. Recommended equipment for birdwatching includes binoculars, a spotting scope, and a camera with an extended lens. Presque Isle State Park is filled with multiple majestic sites and sights from sunsets to wildlife.

3 days ago | goerie.com | Greg Wohlford

Greg WohlfordMercyhurst Prep junior pitcher Hunter Krahe throws against Riverview during a PIAA baseball tournament Class 2A first-round game at Mercyhurst University in Erie on June 2, 2025. GREG WOHLFORD/ERIE TIMES-NEWSMercyhurst Prep junior third baseman Zack Kruszewski, right, holds a Riverview baserunner on the bag during a PIAA baseball tournament Class 2A first-round game at Mercyhurst University in Erie on June 2, 2025.

3 days ago | goerie.com | Damon C. Williams

If you're filed your Pennsylvania state and federal income tax returns weeks, if not days ago — the IRS has already processed over 145 million tax returns so far this year — and still haven't received your tax refund, you can check its status right now. Here's what tax filers in Pennsylvania should know and do. How can I check the status of my refund? You can track the status of your federal and Pennsylvania state tax refund through the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue's tax portal.