Good morning, Erie.

Erie native Tiffany Krihwan returns as captain of the historic schooner Ernestina-Morrissey in Tall Ships Erie 2025 after learning to sail at the Erie Yacht Club.

She hopes her long sailing career — from a fishing vessel to Arctic explorer — will inspire young people to explore new career paths.

Mercyhurst University is hosting its Art Faculty Biennial Exhibition at the Cummings Art Gallery where paintings, sculptures, digital art, and more are on view until Oct.

3. A free reception is set for Sept. 10—4—6 p.m.—inviting Erie residents to explore the faculty's creative work.

Erie offers a range of events this weekend aside from the Tall Ships festival — a free Polish Festival at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with music and food runs through Aug.

24, while the Northeast Regional Firefighter Challenge takes place at Perry Square today, and comedy shows, an outdoor movie screening of 'Finding Dory' in Albion, food tours, and open markets add more options. Local residents can enjoy these varied activities designed to showcase the city's culture and community spirit.

Visitors gathered at Erie bayfront yesterday and today to tour tall ships and take day sails at the Tall Ships Erie festival, which runs through Aug.

24. Families learned ship history and design and some enjoyed guided deck tours—showing how the event offers hands-on learning.

Erie native and tall ship captain Tiffany Krihwan discussed her plans to lead the Ernestina Morrissey at the upcoming Tall Ships Erie 2025 festival as she returns home.

She will command the historic vessel to celebrate local maritime heritage+ the event is expected to boost community interest in Erie’s seafaring legacy.

Data from Realtor.com shows that Erie County homes reached a median price of $197,400 in May, up 12.8% from $175,000 in April—condominiums and townhomes also saw a 13.8% rise to a median of $310,000 while the total number of recorded sales dropped by 14.1% compared to May 2024.

In July, the median price for homes listed in Erie County was $237,500—3% lower than in June—and homes spent a median of 37 days on the market compared to 58 days nationally.

There were 246 new listings, a 35% increase from last July, showing a shift in the local market.

Eight Erie High football players are ruled ineligible for Friday's game against Cathedral Prep after missing 20 or more school days last spring and needing a 45-day attendance period to regain eligibility—school officials note that players with extenuating circumstances may be reinstated by the PIAA. The team will start its season shorthanded and may not have the full roster until late October.

On Friday, 174 firefighters from 29 states and three countries competed at Perry Square in a five-stage obstacle course that tested their strength, speed and fitness, with 18 Erie firefighters representing the local team.

A youth event held Thursday saw a 17-year-old from Kentucky set a world record in her category — a milestone that underlines the competitive spirit of the challenge.

The Erie Times-News sports department released a preseason guide that lists schedules, player rankings, and expert team picks for District 10 high school football which began on August 22.

The guide highlights Cambridge Springs' Brett Kania as a top offensive player and Erie's Natavion Tenon as a leading defensive player.

Reminiscent at Erie Downtown Music Series

6-9 p.m. — Perry Square — Free entry — Enjoy a Motown tribute concert while relaxing in the park with food and community spirit.

First To Eleven Live Concert

6-10 p.m. — BIGBAR — No cover before 9 p.m. — Experience First to Eleven performing your rock favorites in the Happy Hour Concert Series.

Gem City Renaissance Festival

10 AM – 4 PM — Frontier Park — Cash recommended — Experience a vibrant one-day Renaissance festival in Erie with themed outfits and local vendors.

Hotel California Tribute Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the legendary sound of The Eagles performed by the acclaimed tribute band HOTEL CALIFORNIA.

Erie Marathon

7 AM – 1 PM — Presque Isle State Park — $5-$100 — Experience the energetic atmosphere of the Erie Marathon and support local runners.

Cole Swindell Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Tickets via Ticketmaster — Enjoy a night of country music featuring Cole Swindell with special guest Priscilla Block.

Free Health Services Clinic

6 a.m. — Erie Center for Arts and Technology — Free services — Access free dental, vision, and medical services in collaboration with the Hamot Health Foundation.

Candlelight Concert: Queen vs. ABBA

8:30-9:30 p.m. — The Masonic Temple of Erie — Tickets required — Experience a mesmerizing fusion of Queen and ABBA music under candlelight.

LEAF Open Market

10 AM – 2 PM — Frontier Park — Free entry — Explore a vibrant outdoor farmer's market featuring local produce, baked goods, and artisan crafts.