Good morning, Erie.

Giant Eagle and GetGo are launching a weekend deal to help local shoppers cut their gas bills in half + the promotion offers regular customers added savings at selected GetGo stations.

Erie County schools begin their 2026-27 academic year at different times (students in most districts return on Aug.

25 while others start later in August or early September) with classes set to resume across various districts.

On Tuesday, Aug. 4, Aaron Snippert, Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority, provided an update on the Erie Land Bank program aimed at fighting blight and spurring redevelopment in the city.

Erie County residents have until Tuesday, Sept.

15 at 4pm to register for the free Step It Up Erie County fitness challenge from the County Department of Health. The challenge kicks off on Sept. 16 (time and location to be determined) and runs six weeks through Oct. 27.

Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey and Robert Barber discussed the children’s acute partial hospitalization program and its move to 1319 Sassafras on Wednesday, Aug.

5 during an interview—details intended to help families understand the upcoming change.

Erie families preparing for back-to-school lunches can find tips on using meal-prep containers, bento boxes, and local grocery memberships to save money.

The guide highlights deals on bulk snacks + meal kit deliveries to help ease busy morning routines.

The former Erie Malleable Iron Co. on West 12th St is being redeveloped into Ironworks Square.

The $25 million project is adding new tenants to strengthen the area's real estate landscape.

The Erie Kennel Club will host the AKC Fast CAT at Harborcreek Community Park this weekend, where nearly 300 dogs will race in a timed 100-yard dash (races run from 3-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday) as the Millcreek Summer Sizzler Tournament Series ends.

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.