Good morning, Erie.

Mary Nelson was named the 2026 Prophet of Peace by the Benedictine Sisters of Erie.

A ceremony recognizing her work will be held Sunday, Sept. 20 at Mount St. Benedict Monastery.

Local grade-school band Attention Switch achieved over 1.1M views on Instagram after their Metallica cover was shared at Celebrate Erie today.

The band, which includes fifth- and seventh-graders, rehearses weekly (at a local home) and expressed excitement at their unexpected spotlight.

Mercyhurst University will hold its Centennial Homecoming & Family Weekend from Thursday, Sept.

17 to Sunday, Sept. 20, featuring an alumni tailgate, bonfire, campus tours and athletic games to honor 100 years since the first day of classes, said Lindsay Frank.

Erie-area leaders oppose renaming Lake Erie to Lake Pennsylvania after state rep David Maloney (of Berks County) proposed the change.

The online poll is open until Sept. 18 at noon on GoErie.com for residents to share their view.

A state grant will pay for two new five-foot sidewalks in Millcreek’s Presque Isle Gateway, one on West Sixth Street from Wyngate Road to Peninsula Drive plus one along Peninsula Drive between West Sixth and West Eighth streets.

Construction may start next summer once agreements and bids are finalized.

The Erie SeaWolves played Game 1 last night at 6:35 p.m. against Richmond with Lucas Elissalt starting on the mound, and they will play Games 2 and 3 later this week in Richmond as they chase their fifth straight division title.

SeaWolves manager Tony Cappuccilli discussed the team's recent playoff win at a local event.

He explained that the win—an outcome of strong team effort—could boost momentum in upcoming postseason games.

Luke Shliger recounted his historic night for the SeaWolves in an interview (highlighting a record-setting performance) that energized his team during a recent game.

His remarks give fans a fresh look at the standout plays that shifted the game in the team's favor.

The SeaWolves discussed their season's success in stealing bases during an on-camera segment today—highlighting key plays that shaped their historic performance for local fans.