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Erie
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Erie is accepting applications for the Love Your Block program, which offers grants up to $2,000 for small home repairs and upgrades. The program welcomes submissions until May 22. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ Erie firefighters competed on Fox’s The Quiz with Balls in Belgium and won $33,000, with the episode recorded near Valentine’s Day and aired on April 20 bringing positive attention to their department. The Erie Times-News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Residents still wait for Caribou Coffee in Erie as Covelli Enterprises has not announced a location despite a 2023 plan that included the city. The developer, which opened two sites in Ohio, did not answer requests for an update. The Erie Times-News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Erie County Department of Health closed two Save A Lot grocery stores (one has since reopened) for using expired operating licenses. The Erie Times-News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Felines & Wines Fundraiser
12-4 p.m. — Erie Zoo — Ticketed event — Sample local wines while supporting big cat conservation and enjoying live music and animal training demos.
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