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Erie
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Giant Eagle and Market District launched a drive at checkout to fight hunger as part of its Full Plates, Zero Waste initiative. Customers may donate any amount through May 20 at 200 supermarkets, with funds going to regional food banks serving western Pennsylvania (including Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank). The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Harry T. Burleigh Spirituals Festival will be held at Mercyhurst University beginning March 25 to honor Erie native composer Harry T. Burleigh on the 160th anniversary of his birth — featuring scholar talks, student programs and a community concert. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Ivan Fortushniak’s artwork is on display at the Cummings Art Gallery at Mercyhurst University until Friday, Feb. 27 (open Monday-Friday 2-6 p.m.) and a reception will be held on Thursday, Feb. 26 (5-7 p.m.), while student Muriel Zollinger’s interview highlights his creative process. Mercyhurst University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Corry Higher Education Council and Gannon University will host a weeklong FutureMakers summer camp for 40 juniors and seniors from Corry and Union City to explore manufacturing careers; they will develop 3D printing and robotics + automation skills in labs and team projects at the I-HACK facility in Erie. The Erie Times-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ In January, home listings in Erie County had a median price of $212,450—down 5.6% from December and 14.9% lower than January 2025. New listings grew by 4.2% while homes stayed on the market for a median of 66 days. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three former Erie County wrestlers shared how they found success at Penn State Behrend after head coach Caleb Garvey rebuilt the wrestling program. Their stories highlighted the effective changes that boosted the team's performance. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie Times-News, Seaway Window and AHN Sports Medicine invite votes for District 10’s winter sports season athlete of the week polls, which run online every Monday until Wednesday through mid-March. Fans may suggest nominees by email (include player, school, sport, and reason) for each week’s poll. The Erie Times-News
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Plant and Book Bingo Night
4:30-10:30 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — $30 — Enjoy a cozy evening of bingo with plants, books, and various prizes up for grabs.
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St. Patty's Make & Take Workshop
12-1 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Erie — Pre-registration required — Create a festive piece for your home using a variety of paint colors.
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Kingston Frontenacs vs Erie Otters
7-8 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Streaming available — Catch the Kingston Frontenacs take on the Erie Otters in an exciting hockey matchup on FloHockey.
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Everlasting Blooms Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — $40 — Create stunning floral arrangements with beautiful sola wood flowers and faux greenery.
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