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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two45 Waterfront Grille, formerly Bayfront Grille—located in the Sheraton Erie Bayfront hotel, celebrated one year with a new coastal bistro menu and plans to expand its outdoor patio. The restaurant will host special brunches on April 20 and May 11 and take reservations for July 3 and the Tall Ships Festival in late August—meeting strong customer demand. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Erie Events announced the free 8 Great Tuesdays summer concert series at Liberty Park on the city’s west bayfront; the concerts begin on July 8 with the Erie All-Stars and will run on eight consecutive Tuesdays in July and August with acts such as Turnstiles, Taj Farrant, Lao Tizer, Smilo & The Ghost, Elton Rohn, New Wave Nation and Cory Marks. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night, about a dozen county residents spoke at an Erie County Council meeting to oppose the county executive’s alleged budget changes made without council approval—several urged the state auditor general’s office to review the budget. They demanded accountability for the spending decisions made without proper oversight. YourErie.com
- ➤ Lawrence Park and Wesleyville officials are exploring a merger of their police departments to combine resources — talks have started and no timeline has been set. YourErie.com
- ➤ Erie officers Art Rhoades and his partner Deacon and two other teams are taking a five-week training course at Tri-State Canine Services in Warren, Ohio to build a new K-9 unit for the police department—funded by the mayor’s office and the offices of Representative Harkins and Representative Merski—and learn skills in tracking, drug, and bomb searches that build a strong bond between handlers and dogs. YourErie.com
- ➤ Erie residents must update their state ID to the new format if they plan to fly starting in May — the new design will be the only acceptable identification for air travel. YourErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Spoons Summer Youth Basketball League held a registration event Tuesday and will continue registration today (5 to 7 p.m.) at the MLK Center for kids, including a Biddy Camp for younger players. The league hopes to keep youth busy with fun activities and skill building all summer. YourErie.com
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Room 33 Showcase
6-7:30 p.m. — Room 33 Speakeasy — Check event site for cost — Enjoy a night of laughter with comics from across the nation at the Flagship City Comedy Festival kickoff.
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Seed Starting Workshop by Steph's Sprouts
6 p.m. — 814 Vintage Marketplace — Free entry — Learn the essentials of starting seeds for your garden in this hands-on workshop.
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Black Monk Comedy Showcase
5-7 p.m. — Black Monk Brewery — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of laughter at this entertaining comedy showcase sponsored by the brewery.
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Windowsill Herb Garden Workshop
6-7 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — $35 — Grow your own indoor herb garden and elevate your cooking with fresh flavors.
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The D'Angelo Concerto
4-7 p.m. — Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center — Tickets from $85 — Experience a captivating performance by the Mercyhurst Civic Orchestra.
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