Wednesday, July 9th, 2025

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Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Erie's free outdoor concert series Sounds Around Town returns this summer with four Friday concerts at the WQLN Pavilion, 8425 Peach St, each starting at 7:30 p.m. on July 11, July 18, July 25 and Aug. 1; local acts include David Devine & Friends, Lopaka Rootz, Ron Yarosz & The Vehicle, and Kactai. TalkErie.com
- ➤ expERIEnce Children’s Museum will mark 30 years on Saturday, July 12 with a Birthday Bash—families can enjoy interactive activities, live entertainment and a $5 admission fee; museum members enter free. The event will feature highlights including a Llama Llama meet n greet and magic shows—organizers invite the community to celebrate decades of creative learning. TalkErie.com
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Barber National Institute held walk-in interviews on Tuesday at its East Avenue facility to fill positions ranging from administrative to direct care roles—communications director Tammy Roche said the nonprofit offers a caring work environment and plans monthly hiring events for growth opportunities. YourErie.com
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Marchello D. Woodard was fatally shot by a Pennsylvania state parole agent on July 2 in Erie—leaving his family grieving—and hateful online comments have deepened the community’s pain. The Erie Times-News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The summer concert series 8 Great Tuesday returned last night at Rebich Investments Amphitheater at Liberty Park with the Erie All Stars delivering a Pink Floyd tribute and Reminiscent opening with Motown, while food vendors + concession stands delighted attendees. The free series will continue every Tuesday until the end of August. YourErie.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After an audit report showed the county owed funds, ECGRA received the money from the county—resolving a financial review issue. Erie Reader
- ➤ Millcreek Township will convert part of old Glenwood Park Ave to one-way westbound near the intersection of Route 505 (after a safety study recommended the change) as supervisors approved the purchase of concrete barriers and signage. The change will be in effect before school starts in the fall (aiming to improve intersection safety). YourErie.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Buzz n’ B’s Pet Shop in Millcreek Township holds monthly spay and neuter clinics for cats at $90 while also offering rabies shots, nail trimming, flea prevention + ear cleaning to reduce the feral cat population. The clinic will celebrate its 1,000th surgery this Friday, July 11, and helps local families access affordable pet care. YourErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Erie District Amateur Championship
Aug 8-10 — The Kahkwa Club — Registration required — Compete in a 54-hole stroke play event for male golfers in Erie.
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