Good morning, Erie.

New businesses have opened at Millcreek Mall including Candy World and Ginza Sushi & Steak House, while Books-A-Million and Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins prepare updates.

Local shops Little House Co. (offering a magical kids' salon) and Water Ice Family will open on Sept. 29 and Oct. 16 respectively.

Erie County resident Kristopher Kellar said more locals, especially young people, should discuss the area’s arts and entertainment scene — a move he believes can boost community engagement.

Erie County e-bike guidelines require bikes to have less than 750 watts, not exceed 20 mph, and riders must be at least 16 despite a fatal accident in Girard on Sept.

21; lawmakers have proposed new restrictions but state rules remain unchanged (riders are urged to wear helmets).

The Shapiro Administration announced that low-interest SBA loans are now available for Pennsylvanians recovering from Sept.

2–3 storms in Erie County. The Commonwealth Disaster Grant Program opened to offer grants for repairs and housing costs — with local outreach centers assisting residents.

First Ascent Biomedical is building a lab at Gannon University in Erie to improve personalized cancer treatment using AI as explained by CEO Jim Foote.

The lab aims to help local patients get better care.

Erie County Health inspections from Sept.

15 — 25 uncovered multiple health violations at local food venues including Butch’s Diner at 37 Vine St with moldy food, and Center Street Evangelical Church at 921 N. Center St with a leaking handwashing sink. Corrections were noted at Parade Speed Check on Sept. 17.

Erie Otters lost 4-3 in overtime to the Kitchener Rangers at Erie Insurance Arena on Saturday, Sept.

26. The team led 3-0 early but fell to a late goal, as new goalie David Egorov recorded 35 stops — a promising debut despite the loss.