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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Waldameer in Erie will start its 130th season on May 2 at 220 Peninsula Drive with rides and games available on weekends, and Water World will open on May 23 with its own schedule (Memorial Day features special hours). The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Governor Shapiro & America250PA announced a free five-city concert tour celebrating Pennsylvania’s history, featuring The Fray in Erie on Saturday, June 6. The series runs May 23 through June 27 and offers free admission. TalkErie.com
- ➤ Organizers announced that the Blues and Jazz Festival will be held at Frontier Park on Aug. 1-2, offering nationally touring musicians + local talent, artisan vendors and food favorites for Erie. Updates on the lineup will be shared soon. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie Playhouse will present a stripped-down version of Ibsen's A Doll's House, offering local audiences a minimalist take on the classic drama that will play soon. Erie Reader
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Erie Post Office at 3607 Poplar St. remains closed since Oct. 31 for repairs, and USPS awaits contractor proposals to complete interior work plus schedule a reopening date. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ EMTA will upgrade its digital fare collection on Monday, Apr. 13 by updating QR code scanning and tap-to-pay on the Token Transit app. Passengers will continue to use cash and paper passes while active apps update automatically—improving boarding speed. TalkErie.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Erie-area dermatologist Dr. Michael Zaycosky reported high patient demand when he opened his office in 2024 (a sign of the growing need for local dermatology care). The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie County Department of Health inspected restaurants from April 1-8 and found no critical violations — inspectors recorded only minor noncritical issues at Wang Erie Restaurant and Big B Melody, while earlier violations were corrected at Dollar General and Kwik Fill. The Erie Times-News
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Mosaic Lamp Workshop
2:30-5 p.m. — Hampton Inn Erie-South — Materials Provided — Create your own stunning Turkish mosaic lamp in a fun and relaxing workshop.
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Book Signing with Janet Pawlowski
10 AM - 12 PM — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Explore children's wellness through a heartwarming book by a local author.
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JA’s Annual Erie County Bowl-A-Thon
6-8 p.m. — Eastway Lanes — Minimum $100 team registration — A night of bowling, food, prizes, and fun awaits at this charitable event.
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Second Saturday Tower Climb
10 AM – 3 PM — Erie Land Lighthouse — Pay-what-you-wish — Explore the lighthouse with interactive educational activities and scenic tower climbs.
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