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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A FedEx facility on West 17th Street in Erie will close in June as part of the company’s network transformation. Employees were notified months ago and many will be offered new roles — a change that supports affected team members. YourErie.com
- ➤ The new L.L. Bean store in Erie is accepting applications for over 65 full and part-time jobs as it prepares to open later this spring at 6718 Peach St (providing flexible schedules, competitive pay, and discounts) and inviting local applicants to join its team. Interested candidates can apply online. YourErie.com
- ➤ Waldameer Park announced new improvements for the season that include a ride called Time Twister replacing the long-running Spider, enlarged restrooms available May 3, two new drink stations, and a renaming of the Potato Patch stand to The Tasty Tater due to copyright changes—admission and food prices will rise slightly to help cover rising electricity costs. The family-owned park also will open a larger Water World entrance on May 24 and plans further attractions in 2026 and 2027. The Erie Times-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mercyhurst Prep put out interviews with players and coaches about their signing day choices — the interviews show their excitement for the seasons to come. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Mercyhurst’s advancement team exceeded its Giving Day goal by raising $411,432 and attracting 1,500 donors from the Laker community at Trinity Green last week—marking a record-setting event that supported student scholarships, Laker Athletics, and community programs. Mercyhurst University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ruby-throated hummingbirds will begin migrating north soon and will be seen in Pennsylvania, with males arriving one to two weeks before females. Local bird watchers can use hummingbird feeders and colorful plants — a simple way to attract the birds—for early viewing. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Today, NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center issued a G3 geomagnetic storm watch as a coronal mass ejection nears Earth and forecasts indicate that residents in northern parts may see the northern lights tonight if conditions hold. The storm is expected to intensify between 2:00 and 5:00 a.m. EDT with a later chance at an aurora — experts note that forecasts may change as multiple solar events approach — so viewers should stay updated. YourErie.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Erie is hosting its annual tire and electronics recycling event on May 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Municipal Garage Complex at 1926 Holland St — residents must show a photo ID and may drop off up to six tires. This year the event also accepts smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors along with televisions, computers and accessories — all items must be in working condition. TalkErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Festival of the Birds
Various times — Presque Isle State Park — Ticket required — Experience the wonders of spring migration with workshops, field trips, and expert-led birding activities.
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