Good morning, Erie.

On Sept. 2, 2026, Mercy Center for Women broke ground at the former Sacred Heart School on the west side to renovate a 42,000 sqft building into 20 supportive housing apartments — adding a food pantry and community spaces — for vulnerable families; construction will complete by summer 2028.

Red Letter Hospitality, owner of The Cork 1794 & the Skunk & Goat Tavern, will launch its restaurant concept serving casual American cuisine & games at the $14 million bayfront market house near the Bayfront Convention Center.

Construction bids have been approved & the project may finish by 2027.

Erie offers 17 entertainment ideas this September, featuring comedy shows, concerts, heritage festivals, sports events and outdoor activities.

Events occur at local venues (Warner Theatre, UPMC Park and Presque Isle) and give residents many options to explore the city’s vibrant arts and sports scene.

Mercyhurst welcomed David J.

Livingston as its 14th president when he began his two-year term on July 1 (he spent 16 years as a faculty member at the school) and now plans to expand health sciences while extending the university's educational reach.

At the Erie Maritime Museum, legislators and local fishery experts discussed Lake Erie's world-class fishing and its role in boosting local tourism.

One legislator jokingly called the lake 'Lake of PA' & said a public marina would help grow the community's opportunities.

Karen Surkala (AHN Saint Vincent's chief operations officer) explained how hospital security has evolved since 9/11 at the facility to improve patient safety.

She detailed enhancements made to better protect patients and staff.

A season preview spotlights Eisenhower football as it leans on a strong junior class to lead the team this season.

The segment details player skills and team dynamics, giving local fans a glimpse of what may drive success on the field.

District 10 football moves into Week 2 today with 2 games scheduled; a full slate includes 16 games on Friday and 2 on Saturday, while staff predictions by Tom Reisenweber (16-6 last week) and Mike Copper (.500 record) highlight the season’s evolving challenges.

Cathedral Prep and Seneca athletes won the first athlete of the week polls for District 10’s fall season, with Cathedral Prep’s Tucker Palotas and Peyton Rodgers and Seneca’s Josiah Zasada leading on Erie Times-News, Seaway Window, and AHN Sports Medicine platforms.