Good morning, Erie.

Covenant will hold its Sunday Suppers event this coming Sunday at its community hall + offering a warm meal and a chance to connect for those seeking to get on their feet.

The gathering aims to foster local support through shared meals and conversation.

The final concert in the Music of Origin Series will air live later this week (at a familiar Erie venue) and feature regional artists.

Local music fans can tune in to enjoy the series finale.

Mercyhurst Theatre Program presents 'The Hobbit,' an adaptation of Tolkien’s classic from Sept.

10 through 13 at Taylor Little Theatre on campus. Showtimes begin at 7:30 p.m., and tickets cost $5 to $15 (with a $1.50 fee) available online, by phone, or at the box office.

Erie's 33rd annual Zabawa Festival will be held at Holy Trinity Parish from Aug.

21 to 23 — featuring Polish food, live polka music, religious services, and cash drawings to celebrate Polish heritage.

Erie County's hotel occupancy returned to pre-pandemic levels in June, with nearly 69 percent of rooms booked (matching 2019 rates) and visitors contributing 15 percent to local spending in the second quarter.

Jesse Stiles, director of environmental health services, explained that the Erie County Health Department sometimes orders restaurants to close if they do not meet health standards.

The agency aims to protect public health and ensure food safety.

Fans can vote now to predict which District 10 football teams will win region titles this fall; polls close Friday at noon and coaches’ picks and results will be released next week.