Good morning, Erie.

Water World will open May 23 at 220 Peninsula Drive with current rides, but new attractions are delayed due to weather; Big Water Bend and Presque Isle Plunge will open early June while Rally Racer is postponed until next weekend + Winding Waters Endless River will debut in July.

A new family-owned restaurant called Marley's Island opened at 3018 State St. today and serves Caribbean food with jerk-seasoned meat, tropical smoothies, and a vacation vibe for local diners.

Gannon University awarded $10,000 to five local nonprofits for youth arts programming today — funding projects such as the WhatARTU Youth Art Showcase, Teen Art Club, summer art classes, a Mini Maestros Sound Playground, and a Wearable Art Project.

WQLN’s Sounds Around Town concert series will offer free, family-friendly live music at its scenic wood pavilion this summer as local and Cleveland bands perform on Friday evenings from June 19 to July 17; free beer plus grilled hot dogs will be available while supplies last.

Tom Hagen is restoring 50 historic homes in Millionaire's Row to donate to the Historic Erie Preservation Trust as his team advances multiple projects.

His favorite project is the Jarecki-Collins House (a 7,600 sqft Tudor Revival home) on West Sixth St.

Visitors to Presque Isle State Park must follow new beach rules to ensure safety; swimming begins May 23 at designated, guarded beaches and visitors may wade only at other times (without lifeguard supervision).

Alcohol, open fires, and drones remain banned, with kite flying and pet rules also in effect.

Erie Times-News published a photo gallery of past elections as voters head to the polls today — the exhibit features images from Election Days that capture key moments like first-time voters and mayoral celebrations in Erie.

EmergyCare plans to soon begin performing blood transfusions in the field + director Justin Koper displayed equipment set to support life-saving care during local emergencies.

Mercyhurst Prep (led by pitcher Hunter Krahe) defeated Sharpsville on Monday in the quarterfinal round of District 10's Class 2A baseball tournament.

Cathedral Prep’s boys tennis team celebrated their historic PIAA Class 2A tournament win with a meet-and-greet at Westwood Racquet Club — connecting with fans and underscoring their achievement.