Good morning, Erie.

One person died after being struck by a train early Sunday near the intersection of 14th and Poplar streets — calls came in at 5 a.m. and the Erie County coroner pronounced the victim dead at 6 a.m. with the identity still unknown.

The Fraternal Order of Police issued a statement on the death of an Erie man killed by a parole agent — local officials are investigating the case — and authorities are treating the incident as homicide.

Twenty-year-old Kailee Davis is charged with felony homicide by vehicle for a rollover crash on I-79 near Millcreek Mall that killed 17-year-old Cadence Gannoe on June 16 last year—tests showed THC in her blood and she was released on a $10,000 bond.

The first Sounds of Summer concert—featuring pop, jazz, blues and funk—took place Monday night at the VA Medical Center in Erie, and officials said the series will run every Monday at 7 p.m. through August 11.

Crews will close part of State Street from Second Street to the parkway on July 21 to install drainage pipes as part of the Central Bay Front Parkway project.

A detour using Holland Street — East Third Street and Bayfront Parkway will remain in place for the rest of summer.

On Monday, Dr. David Almeida cut the ribbon at the new Erie Retina Research facility on West 8th Street, which now offers free eye examinations, surgeries and advanced imaging for residents.

The move from State Street gives patients better parking and elevator access—ensuring local access to quality care and clinical trials.

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.

Presque Isle Half Marathon

6:45-10:00 a.m. — Presque Isle: Beach #1 — Registration Required — Experience a scenic half marathon along Lake Erie with a race shirt and refreshments.

Virtual Q&A with Author Audrey Ingram

6:30 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Engage in an interactive virtual discussion with author Audrey Ingram about her book, The Summer We Ran.

Lake Erie Cyclefest

Thu, Jul 24 – Sun, Jul 27 — Perry Square Park, Erie, PA — Check website for entry fee — An all-cycling weekend showcasing Erie’s stunning landscapes on safe routes.

PokeKon Fest - Erie, PA 2025

10 AM – 5 PM — Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center Across from Casino — $23.18 — An all-day celebration of all things Pokemon in Erie, perfect for trainers of all levels.

Nate Bargatze Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Tickets starting at $132 — Experience laughter with Nate Bargatze's signature stand-up comedy style.