Monday, April 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ One person died in a house fire on South Park Lane in Millcreek on Sunday afternoon and police said the blaze spread to a neighboring home—state police, township police, and the Erie Fire Department are investigating the cause. YourErie.com
- ➤ Fire crews from North East Fire Department, Brookside Fire Company and Fairfield Hose Company VFD responded to a working fire call at 10:30 p.m. Saturday night at a mobile home park on East Lake Road in Harborcreek Township that severely damaged a mobile home (cause unknown). YourErie.com
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Performing Artists Collective Alliance launched a capital campaign to transform its unused fifth floor at 1505 State St. into a rentable community and performance space and install a new ADA-accessible elevator for its historic building. Local businessman Tom Hagen pledged to match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $500,000—making the project shovel-ready—while the nonprofit prepares to boost Erie's arts scene. The Erie Times-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ PACA Executive Director Mark Tanenbaum announced that his organization will launch a capital campaign to raise funds for renovating the historic building at 1505 State St—plans include adding a fifth floor and installing a new elevator. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The SeaWolves won their series game on Sunday — the win may help boost their chance as they prepare for future contests. The team played strong and looks to build on this result in upcoming matches. YourErie.com
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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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