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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday evening, the Eastside Grassroots Coalition hosted a neighborhood crime watch meeting where Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz, sheriff's deputies, and city council members discussed the new Crime Watch app and website for reporting local safety concerns. YourErie.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ L.L.Bean will open its store in the former Bed Bath and Beyond location at Erie Marketplace in Summit Township in June while creating more than 65 full- and part-time jobs—making it the only L.L.Bean within 100 miles and the fifth in Pennsylvania. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Country Fair is opening its new flagship store on North Park Row with an expanded menu—this new concept aims to give local customers more dining options. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Jim Potratz, owner of Potratz Floral Shop and Greenhouses, spoke about his business style and ideas during a conversation featured in Gem City Style for April 2025. The discussion explained how his shop shapes local style and offers fresh insights for the community. Erie Reader
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ History professor Greg Jackson, known for his History That Doesn’t Suck! podcasts, will perform his live show ‘The Unlikely Union’ at the Warner Theatre at 811 State St. on May 6 at 6:30 p.m. in Erie — the event is sponsored by the Erie County Bar Association for its 150th anniversary Law Day celebration and offers tickets at $41.25 and $65. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erie's Mercy Center executive director Jennie Hagerty was appointed to the Pennsylvania Children's Trust Fund board by Gov. Josh Shapiro — her nomination was confirmed unanimously by the state senate to support programs that prevent child abuse and neglect. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Millcreek Township is moving forward with its Gateway District Project—seeking experienced developers for the West 8th Street corridor—and will issue the request for proposals in July, said township supervisor Kim Clear. YourErie.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Erie County Department of Health will hold an MMR vaccination clinic on April 22 from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Zem Zem Shrine Club on W. 38th St. to offer booster shots amid the county’s first measles outbreak since 1991 (adults 18 and older are eligible). The Erie Times-News
- ➤ On April 18th, Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey, executive vice president of the Barber National Institute, responded to remarks by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy by saying that genetics play a key role in autism and that people with autism can lead full lives — a view that contradicts Kennedy’s claim that autism is preventable and an epidemic. YourErie.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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Attorneys & Kids Together 5K Run/Walk
1:00 PM – 3:59 AM — Erie County — Charitable donations encouraged — Support Erie County students experiencing homelessness through a community-focused 5K event.
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