Good morning, Erie.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.