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Thursday, February 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Glenwood YMCA has successfully regained its full childcare license after a 13-month appeal following a revocation due to a compliance issue and is now working to restore its four-star rating. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mercyhurst Theatre Program presents 'Ruthless!,' a dark musical comedy about a talented child's extreme ambition for stardom, featuring a talented cast and creative team, with performances scheduled on March 20-22. Mercyhurst University
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Erie International Airport experienced a significant increase in passenger numbers exceeding 5,000 in January for the first time since spring 2023, following the introduction of additional flights from American Airlines and Breeze Airways, with officials now aiming to expand services to Chicago or Detroit. The Erie Times-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Penn State Behrend is not facing closure, demonstrating resilience with growing enrollment rates despite the demographic challenges affecting colleges nationwide. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erie County Councilman Rock Copeland identifies discrepancies in the 2025 budget posted by the Davis administration. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The Erie County Council voted to sue County Executive Brenton Davis for exceeding his veto power to increase the 2025 budget, and unanimously requested a state audit of the county's 2023-2025 budget and accounting practices. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ McDowell basketball player Leo Finazzo and General McLane diver Sophia Allison were February's athletes of the week according to Erie Times-News. The Erie Times-News
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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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Goodwill Donation Drive
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Mission Empower — Donations welcomed — Contribute gently used items to support local community initiatives.
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