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Erie
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Erie. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Erie's Funniest is a nine‐week comedy competition at Kellar's Modern Magic and Comedy Club that will start on Oct. 17 — comics from Erie, Cleveland, Buffalo and Pittsburgh will compete for $500, a paid feature act and an iHeart Radio spot. Contestants must buy a $25 entry ticket by Oct. 6 while audience tickets cost $15 and local foods are featured. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ The Hagen History Center opened a new exhibit called 'The Story of Us, Erie Polonia: Churches and Neighborhoods' that displays historic artifacts from Erie’s four Polish parishes and explores the city’s Polish roots. Curator Bobby Sulecki said the exhibit—open until Jan. 30—offers a rare view of local history, and organizers invite the public to an opening celebration today from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. YourErie.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority awarded $570K to seven projects through the Anchor Building Grant Program to repurpose buildings like the Sarah Reed Children’s Center St. Ann’s campus—Perry Wood said the grant will create jobs and boost community benefits. Gary Bukowski added that the project has a multiplier effect that brought more short-term and long-term work to the area. YourErie.com
- ➤ Today, the Pennsylvania Municipal League hosts its annual Municipal Leadership Summit at Bayfront Convention Center in Erie. Government officials from across the state attend the summit to share best practices & discuss issues like homelessness and public safety as the event continues until Friday. YourErie.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ This October, breast cancer survivor Joyce Osborn, diagnosed in 2020 after a routine mammogram led to a biopsy, shares her experience to stress the need for early detection. Dr. Jennifer Saldanha at AHN Saint Vincent—planning screening clinics this month—recommends annual screenings from age 40 and healthy living to lower the risk. YourErie.com
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Erie is set to see a new housing development in the West Bayfront neighborhood as the city plans to build 61 units of fourplexes and townhouses on vacant parcels along the 600 block of West 2nd and 3rd Streets. The Boston-based firm Arctaris Impact Investors presented designs by Opticos to City Council and will break ground in the spring with residents moving in 18 months later (Councilman Chuck Nelson noted the area’s transformation from a former dump). YourErie.com
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Union City's football team will forfeit its Oct. 3 game against Mercyhurst Prep because injuries and sickness left only 13 healthy players + the team will take a week off to recover before returning to play. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ North East's Colton Owens and Logan Latimore star in the new District 10 football series In the Trenches that shows how tight ends block and catch passes—demonstrating a key role on the field. The Erie Times-News
- ➤ District 10 football's 19 game staff picks are out for this weekend in Erie County, with teams now playing more local matchups and the season's biggest game—Cathedral Prep versus McDowell—drawing special focus. Tom Reisenweber holds an 80 percent mark while Jeff Uveino and Mike Copper follow in the top three. The Erie Times-News
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Jamey Johnson Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Tickets starting at $65 — Experience a night of country music with Jamey Johnson at the historic Warner Theatre.
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Ben Folds Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Warner Theatre — Tickets from $69 — Experience an evening of captivating music with Ben Folds.
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A Journey Of Perseverance: An Evening With Jim Kelly
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Waldron Campus Center — Free entry — Celebrate the inspiring journey of Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly, renowned for his toughness and resilience.
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Family Fun Day!
10 AM – 4 PM — Werner Books and Coffee — Free activities — Enjoy crafts and stories for families with toddlers and teens.
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Night Owls Paint & Sip
6-8 p.m. — Deer Creek Winery at Millcreek Mall Complex — Check for ticket pricing — Unleash your creativity with wine and painting in a relaxed atmosphere.
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The Music of Billy Joel Featuring Michael Cavanaugh
7:30 PM — Warner Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience the acclaimed tribute to Billy Joel by Michael Cavanaugh, the voice handpicked by Joel himself.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ James Clear
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