Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of June.
Good morning, Erie.
Godfrey Run Farm Market will kick off summer events featuring live music, food trucks, and local treats.
The Sweny family is preparing snacks, baked goods, beer, wine, and their own hard apple cider to delight visitors.
Sidewalks are being built along West Sixth Street in Millcreek to help locals walk to Presque Isle State Park; the project began June 3 with first-phase work funded by a $331,695 grant — the second-phase contract is set for June 9 while work continues this summer.
The lineup for Erie's Blues and Jazz Festival was announced Wednesday, June 3 and will run Aug.
1 and 2 at Frontier Park; headliner Bywater Call will perform at 8 p.m. on Aug. 1 while Lao Tizer Band headlines on Aug. 2 along with additional local and international acts.
Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will travel through Erie on June 9 with a stop in North East at 11:30 a.m. The Brewerie at Union Station hosts a watch party at 9 a.m., and fans should keep a 25-foot distance + follow safety guidelines.
America250PA announced an extra 250 free tickets are now available online for the concert featuring The Fray and local opener First-to-Eleven on June 6 at Erie Insurance Arena; tickets are offered on a first-come, first-served basis and a VIP draw is available for two stage-front seats.
Production and programming committee chair Ryan Patsy announced on Jun.
2 the mainstage lineup for the Erie Blues and Jazz Festival scheduled for 2026, with more details to be shared as the event approaches.
Erie area high school seniors celebrated graduation milestones from Erie High, Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, Cathedral Preparatory School, and Girard High.
Ceremonies were held from May 30 through June 2 at Erie Veterans Memorial Stadium and the Warner Theatre, marking key moments for the class of 2026.
The North East Planning Commission will review proposals for Evandale Farm on Cole Road+ the nearly 425-acre property is owned by Stacey Frost, a North East native from California.
The meeting could influence future land use decisions in the area.
Erie launched Civic Dialogues with Change.org to boost local input on creative solutions; residents can share feedback and vote online until June 28 (via ideasforchange.org/erie) while Change.org reviews popular topics to form a group for actionable proposals.
Cheyenne Cummings of Union City signed with Edinboro University to resume her college softball career, joining three other seniors who formally committed on Wednesday.
Marshall Tucker Band Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Rebich Investments Amphitheater & Liberty Park — Ticket info available — Experience the legendary sounds of the Marshall Tucker Band live in concert.
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