Good morning, Erie.

A downtown Erie restaurant has brought back a limited lunch menu for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic—general manager AJ Hanson said it now features favorites like the pretzel combo, reuben, salads, and a pick-two option.

He said the change meets local demand for another lunch choice.

Phoenix, the Wonderdog, made her first public appearance at a local spring craft and gift festival on Saturday after she was rescued three months ago—Mark Siegfried, her adopter, said she has already gained over 2,600 online followers as she recovers fully.

Waldameer Park and Water World will begin the 2025 season on May 3 in Erie with free park admission but require ride wristbands, combo passes or water world passes as hours shift from weekends to summer operations.

Season passes can be bought online and pass photo days will run on April 26—27.

Two Erie men were charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault and firearm discharge after police say they fired into an occupied house on April 4 at about 1:15 p.m. on Linwood Avenue—shell casings were found and a running Jeep parked nearby while no one was injured.

City of Erie will host an annual tire—electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.—at the Municipal Garage Complex on 1926 Holland Street; residents must bring a photo ID and may drop off up to six passenger vehicle or light truck tires along with acceptable electronics.

Erie County declared a measles outbreak after two new cases were identified as direct exposures to a case reported March 30—bringing the total to five—and marking the first confirmed outbreak since 1991.

People who visited UPMC Hamot's emergency department on April 5 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. should monitor for symptoms, and county health officials will hold a vaccination clinic on April 22 at the Zem Zem Shrine Club for anyone 18 or older.

Erie County confirmed two new measles cases that are linked to a March 30th exposure and form a small outbreak; health officials are contacting people who may have been exposed at UPMC Hamot-Emergency Department on Saturday, April 5th.

The county health department will offer a mobile MMR vaccine clinic for adults on Tuesday, April 22nd at the Zem Zem Shrine Club.

Erie County health officials reported two new measles cases—linked to a case from March 30—and said visitors to UPMC Hamot Emergency Department on April 5 should check their immunization status as clinics are planned, including one on April 22.

The Erie County Department of Health declared a measles outbreak after confirming a fifth case linked to a local exposure on March 30; the outbreak comes as unvaccinated residents are found to be at risk.

The health department will hold an MMR vaccine clinic Tuesday, April 22 at the Zem Zem Shrine Club – 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. – and urges those seen at UPMC Hamot’s on April 5 to watch for symptoms until April 26.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.