Friday, February 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Erie Zoo will host Glow Wild, its first Chinese Lantern Festival, from April 17 to June 15, featuring handcrafted lanterns and live cultural entertainment to celebrate its centennial anniversary. TalkErie.com
- ➤ Erie's Best Coffee Showdown invites locals to taste and vote for the best local coffee shop brew. Erie Reader
- ➤ Erie, Pennsylvania faces increased potholes due to fluctuating winter temperatures, challenging road crews balancing snow removal and repairs. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erie's CRIZ program, expected to generate $15 million annually for local development, has appointed retiring Erie School District Superintendent Brian Polito as its first executive director. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Iroquois boys basketball team reflects on their recent playoff victory against Corry. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The Erie Otters will play against the OHL finalists Oshawa Generals and London Knights at home, amid coaching transitions and player injuries. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ McDowell High School triumphs in the District 10 Class 6A boys basketball championship, marked by celebratory interviews. The Erie Times-News
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9 to 5 - The Musical at Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center
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Gem City Flea Market at Saga Club
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Pete the Cat Performance
This musical features Pete, a laid-back, guitar-playing cat, who helps an organized second grader named Jimmy rediscover his inspiration through a fun-filled adventure.
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St. Patrick's Day Distance Festival
The St. Patrick's Day Distance Festival in Erie features 5k and 10k races with optional event insurance through RegShield.
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Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra Performance
The Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra will perform at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center in Erie, Pennsylvania.
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