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Erie
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Erie Restaurant Week is underway from Jan. 22 to 31 with over 70 local restaurants offering specials and a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card after a kickoff bash held on Jan. 14. The Erie Times-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Joel Normand and Maria DiSanza opened their new downtown Luminary Distilling location on Dec. 15 at 1213 State St (it seats about 60 patrons). The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Erie artists share insights on how artificial intelligence is changing creative work. They express both caution and hope as machines mimic, but never fully replace, personal expression (feedback from local art groups informs the discussion). Erie Reader
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mother Teresa Academy will move from its West 11th St site to the former Blessed Sacrament building at 2510 Greengarden Road for the 2026-27 school year. Officials said an open house will be planned soon to prepare the site and buses will continue to transport students to Cathedral Prep. The Erie Times-News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study released Jan. 21 warns that Pennsylvania hospitals face potential closures within five years due to low Medicaid reimbursements and high malpractice costs; delayed state action may lead to longer travel times and job losses (potentially affecting Erie). The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie hospitals reported no frostbite or hypothermia cases during an earlier cold snap, but local doctors warn that temperatures dropping near zero in Erie (with even colder conditions south) from Jan. 22-24 will raise the risk for elderly, homeless, and chronically ill residents. The Erie Times-News
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Soo Greyhounds vs Erie Otters
7-9 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Watch the 2026 Soo Greyhounds take on the Erie Otters live on FloHockey with streaming available on various platforms.
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CRI Fire & Ice Winter Fest
5-10 p.m. — Erie Yacht Club — $40/pp — Enjoy ice sculptures, a DJ, vendors, auctions, drinks, and fireworks at this festive winter celebration.
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Ghost Hounds Concert
7-9 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of classic hits with Ghost Hounds and special guest Don Felder of the Eagles.
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Rose and Bouquets
Galentine's Day evening — 5:00 - 10:00 p.m. — Two45 Waterfront Grille — $31 to $50 — Sip on rosé while crafting beautiful bouquets for a perfect night out.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
~ Carl W. Buehner
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