Good morning, Erie.

Kristopher Kellar said Erie County has improved over time and now offers a stronger community for families.

He noted that better local services and more opportunities now benefit residents.

Czartoryski Cafe, a 90-year-old family-run bar at 302 Parade St., has served East Bayfront residents with cold beers & homemade meals while becoming a community fixture.

The establishment remains true to its tradition with a simple daily menu that draws regulars.

Erie Maritime Museum announced a major HVAC modernization project beginning early September that will see galleries open on a 'Pay As You Wish' basis starting Saturday, Aug.

22—curators are relocating artifacts to safe storage until the project completes in Spring 2027.

Yesterday, Aug. 22, the Zabawa Polish Heritage Festival featured live music by KOSMIX + Mar-Vels + Dennis Polisky and the Maestro’s Men near Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Erie, and food lines with church tours attracted steady crowds.

Fitness fans in Erie now have an affordable way to jump into a new career with IPTA’s personal trainer certification.

The NCCA-accredited program offers unlimited exam retakes (a money saver) and business tools to help beginners turn gym routines into a livelihood.

The Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership hosted a Knowledge Breakfast on Friday, Aug.

21 at the Marquette Savings Bank Innovation Learning Center with over 100 K-12 education leaders attending to discuss challenges and opportunities for the upcoming school year. Panelists highlighted community optimism and future collaboration for local schools.

A crowded meeting in Girard highlighted public interest in closer access to Erie County Council meetings, and officials plan to arrange tours that could boost civic involvement soon.

Health inspectors in Erie County found six critical violations during restaurant inspections from Aug.

13-21, including mold buildup at a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet on Buffalo Road + some issues were corrected early while follow-ups were made at other locations.

The former downtown Erie Catholic school site on West 11th Street, which served as St. Peter Cathedral School from 1897 until its closure in 2016 & later hosted Mother Teresa Academy until 2026, is now offered for sale.

SeaWolves manager Tony Cappuccilli & pitcher Kenny Serwa discussed the latest Erie win and playoff race during a recent team review.

They explained that the victory could boost momentum heading into upcoming games.

General McLane is aiming to return to the D-10 final in football and has put out a season preview with team interviews that explain the strategy, building local excitement (details released this week).