Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of July.
Good morning, Erie.
💼 Business
Erie County Redevelopment Authority announced that The Foundry Pub & Restaurant will serve as the signature tenant at Ironworks Square.
Hospitality leaders John Melody and Russ Stachewicz will run the 5,300 sqft venue featuring an outdoor patio as a key part of the adaptive reuse project.
Haysite Reinforced Plastics will build a 38,600 sqft addition to its Millcreek facility to expand production and create 20 to 30 union jobs over four to five years.
Township supervisors will vote on the development plan July 28.
🎭 Culture
The Pennsylvania Piping Plover Fest will celebrate the return of endangered piping plovers with a film premiere, expert talks and guided walks on July 18 and 19 at Presque Isle State Park and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center.
It highlights decades-long conservation efforts that restored their nesting habitat.
🌲 Environment
Tracy Graziano of the Pennsylvania Game Commission released a 2026 documentary film on piping plovers at Presque Isle State Park.
The film shows endangered shorebirds that had not nested for (six decades) until 2017.
📰 Real Estate
Erie certified home inspector Randy Simitoski (from Peak to Peak Home Inspection LLC) shared five tips for potential buyers to help spot hidden defects at home open houses.
His advice, published July 13, includes checking the foundation, electrical systems, roof, property location and septic systems.
🎉 Erie Events
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Clutches for Crutches Benefit Run
11 AM – 5 PM — Zem Zem Shrine Club — $20 for bike or car — Participate in the 2nd Annual Charity Run and Car Show with new stops including local bars.
8 Great Tuesdays Community Concert Series
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Rebich Investments Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a summer evening filled with live music from local and regional bands.
Blooming at the Bookstore Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Werner Books and Coffee — Sign up required — Create your own seasonal vase arrangement with locally grown flowers while enjoying treats and great company.
Jackie Flynn Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Kellar's, A Modern Magic & Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of laughter with stand-up comedy from Jackie Flynn.
Monthly Puzzle Swap
10 AM - 12 PM — Werner Books and Coffee — Free entry — Swap gently used puzzles with fellow enthusiasts in a fun community event.
FRC Erie Summit 2026
8 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Bayfront Convention Center — Registration required — Explore the future of public sector cybersecurity with practical strategies and meaningful conversations.
Piff the Magic Dragon Live
7-10 p.m. — Kellar's, A Modern Magic & Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the whimsical magic and comedy of Piff the Magic Dragon at this charming venue.
Piff the Magic Dragon Comedy Show
6-8:30 p.m. — Kellar's, A Modern Magic & Comedy Club — $35-$45 — Experience the comedic magic of Piff the Magic Dragon and his Chihuahua sidekick.
Old Crow Medicine Show Concert
5:30-7 p.m. — Rebich Investments Amphitheater & Liberty Park — All Ages — Enjoy an evening of lively music with Old Crow Medicine Show in a beautiful outdoor setting.
8 Great Tuesdays Concert Series
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Rebich Investments Amphitheater & Liberty Park — Free entry — Enjoy a diverse lineup of local and regional bands in a beautiful park setting.
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