Good morning, Erie.

Rides for the Rise, a motor music festival for youth, took place yesterday at Liberty Park and began with a motorcycle parade starting at noon.

The event, supported by the city and featuring local bands and vendors, raised funds for Erie’s youth programs — organizers hope it will become an annual tradition.

On July 18, rescue crews recovered Ron Young (51) from Lake Erie off Walnut Creek Access Area while officials in Millcreek Township continued searching for a missing woman after her kayak overturned near Kelso Beach, with one kayaker rescued and treated following a 5:35 p.m. call.

Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will perform his 'Big Dumb Eyes' show at Erie Insurance Arena on Aug.

6 — tickets starting at $36 are available for this stop on his 75-show tour through mid-December. Erie fans can look forward to an evening of live comedy as he headlines his tour across the U.S.

The Amerimasala Festival returned to downtown Erie to celebrate cultural diversity and community through the arts with giant puppets, dancers, and bands performing along State Street.

Organizer Lynn Johnson said the event ended with a parade where musicians created a memorable jam session—a powerful symbol of unity for the local community.

At a City Council meeting on July 16, President Mel Witherspoon told protestors he deliberately shot a man in the head when he was a teenager.

A 1962 newspaper article reported the shooting as an accidental discharge with detailed injury notes—Witherspoon declined to comment further.

Newly rebranded Erie Moon Mammoths made their debut Saturday night at UPMC Park—HBO’s John Oliver helped spotlight the biggest minor league baseball game of the season.

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.

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.

Reyburn Jr. Sailing Banquet

6-9 p.m. — Erie Yacht Club — Celebrate the 2025 Reyburn Jr. Sailing Season with fellow enthusiasts.