Good morning, Erie.

On May 30, guests gathered inside a new gym at the Eagle's Nest campus—located east of Victory Christian Center—for its dedication in Erie; school district Assistant Superintendent Natalyn Gibbs and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis attended the event.

Millcreek Township has approved a new Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden at Scott Park for pet owners to honor pets that have passed on, with Debbie Garcia and Ruth Thompson from the ANNA Shelter leading the project (set to finish by October).

Memorial bricks went on sale Tuesday and all net proceeds will benefit pet care (including food, medicine and supplies).

Erie Insurance is ranked #323 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list based on total revenue from the 2024 fiscal year—marking a 53-spot rise from its previous ranking at #376 and 22 years since it first appeared on the list.

Radius CoWork and the Erie Downtown Development Corporation have launched a business support coordinator role to help Erie’s small businesses grow.

Financial consultant Jenessa Norton was hired for the position—funded by the Shaping Tomorrow grant from the Erie Community Foundation—and local leaders expect it to boost downtown economic growth.

17-year-old Gracie Andersen from Collegiate Academy built a graduation cap with a spinning miniature turntable that features a Dave Matthews Band quote—she assembled it with help from family and a friend using parts from Amazon over several hours.

She will attend Kent State University to study hospitality and business management while considering a switch to fashion and design.

Jeremy Peterson—CEO of the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority—joined an interview on June 2 to discuss the 14th Festival and major projects.

He also outlined plans for future improvements in local transit services.

Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority announced that fixed bus route adjustments will take effect on Saturday, June 7.

The changes include the return of the free ride Route 33—Presque Isle Express running Wednesdays and Saturdays this summer, while University Services routes 18, 19 and the PennWest Edinboro Express will no longer run at the end of each semester.

Vitalant will hold a blood drive on June 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center while Community Blood Bank says the event may pull donors away when local blood supplies run low.

The Erie blood bank will start its awareness campaign with special rewards—attempts meant to keep hospitals supplied—on the same day.

Paint-n-Sip at U Pick 6 Tap House

6-8 p.m. — U Pick 6 Tap House — Cost varies — Unleash your inner artist with a fun evening of painting and sipping drinks.

90's Themed Immersive Pop-Up

8 p.m. — Room 33 Speakeasy — Tickets available — Experience a night of music and laughter as you step back into the vibrant era of the 90's with Tethered Immersive.

Second Saturday at Erie Land Lighthouse

10 AM – 5 PM — Erie Land Lighthouse — Pay-what-you-wish — Enjoy tower climbs and engaging activities at the scenic lighthouse.

@Homekits DIY Workshop at We Rock the Spectrum

@Homekits DIY Workshop — 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio - Erie — Pre-registration required — Enjoy a fun DIY crafting session with gym time for kids.

Erie Apparel Dog Days

1-4 p.m. — Oliver's Beer Garden — Free entry — A pet-friendly summer celebration featuring fun activities for dogs and their owners.

BYObook Romantasy Annotation Release Party

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Romantasy readers come together for an evening of book annotation and creativity.

Book Signing With Amy Iketani

10 AM – 3 PM — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Celebrate the launch of Amy Iketani's romantic fiction sequel, Finding Home.