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Erie
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jazz legend Ann Hampton Callaway headlines MIAC & its Summer Soirée on Saturday, Aug. 8, starting with an outdoor reception at Mercyhurst campus from 6 to 7 p.m. and an intimate concert in Walker Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Mercyhurst University
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices for regular fuel in Erie rose about 42 cents in early May to an average of $4.64 per gallon at local stations, with some locations charging up to $4.69 (GasBuddy reported a 45-cent increase since early April). The Erie Times-News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Cathedral Prep held its prom (May 2) at Lake Shore Country Club in Fairview Township while Mercyhurst Prep celebrated its dance at the Ambassador Garden Atrium in Summit Township, marking the start of prom season. The Erie Times-News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ AHN Saint Vincent purchased the former Rite Aid Pharmacy (163 W. 26th St) for $1.65 million; no plans have been announced. The Erie Times-News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cathedral Prep tennis player Joe Prichard, unseeded, defeated Fairview's Jai Prabhu on Monday in the District 10 Class 2A boys singles tournament. The Erie Times-News
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ J.P. Morgan
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