Good morning, Erie.

Veterans were honored at Soldiers' and Sailor's Home on Flag Day, where local officials paid tribute to their service—showing appreciation for their sacrifice.

PennDOT and Safe Kids PA will host a bicycle rodeo at East Middle School’s parking lot (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) on Tuesday, June 24 to teach bike safety to young riders.

The event will let them ride an obstacle course, get free helmet and bike checks, and enter a drawing for a donated bike (from PMC Hamot Trauma Services and the Hamot Health Foundation).

Local vendors will offer handmade crafts and seasonal products at a summer craft fest scheduled to take place later this month in Erie—bringing unique local flair to the event.

Erie Insurance was sued for alleged negligence after a network outage on June 7 was claimed to be a ransomware attack that exposed customer data — the class-action suit filed on June 15 seeks damages, lifetime identity protection and a court order to improve cybersecurity for affected policyholders.

Waldameer Park announced it will replace two original body slides, two tube slides and the Endless River with new attractions—these include a redesigned interactive river and two family raft slides set to open in summer 2026.

Parts for the upgrade were delivered today at the park's Peninsula Drive lot.

Erie Coke changed its plea in a federal courtroom today to avoid a trial on alleged Clean Air Act violations from 2015 to 2019—where the company is accused of bypassing anti-pollution monitors—and now faces fines of up to $500,000 per count while local groups urge residents to file victim impact statements with the Department of Justice.

Hundreds visited the Great American Book Sale at Flo Fabrizio Ice Arena on Sunday to shop over 75,000 donated books priced from $0.50 to $2.00—proceeds help support library programs as the sale continues daily until Thursday and ends early on Friday.

This annual event features books sorted by genre, letting readers find hidden treasures and old favorites.

Music in the Woods resumed Monday at Asbury Woods when local talent Key West Express drew nearly 400 fans for a free performance—concerts will continue every Monday through July.

The venue will also host a wine and dine fundraiser on July 11.

@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.

Erie Sky Lantern Festival

10:00 PM – 2:30 AM — 123 E Main St, North East, PA — Ticket purchase required — Experience a breathtaking evening of lanterns, entertainment, and community support.

Lighthouse Paint & Sip

6-8 p.m. — Deer Creek Winery Tasting Room at Millcreek Mall — Cost info not specified — Unleash creativity while enjoying delicious wine and painting in a relaxed atmosphere.