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Today’s edition · Fri., Nov. 6

Aldi opens on West Ridge Road, and Erie's mayor proposes a 1-mill tax hike

Plus, bayfront open houses, a Cathedral Prep volleyball title and a new Perry exhibit.

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Aldi opens its fourth Erie County store on West Ridge Road in Millcreek

The new West Ridge Road store joins three other Aldis in Erie County

AddressMunicipality
2647 W. 12th St.Millcreek
2222 Downs DriveSummit Township
4728 Buffalo RoadHarborcreek
5224 W. Ridge Road (new)Millcreek

Sources: Erie News Now, Erie Times-News

If you shop on the west side, there's a new Aldi to try. The grocer opened its newest store Thursday at 5224 West Ridge Road in , across from Walmart, and shoppers lined up through the parking lot before the doors opened. Township and Aldi officials cut the ribbon that morning.

  • Hours: daily, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • First 200 customers: a gift card and a gift bag

It's the fourth Aldi in Erie County and the second in Millcreek. The others are on West 12th Street, Downs Drive in Summit Township and Buffalo Road in Harborcreek. "Aldi has proudly served the Erie community since 1994," a company spokeswoman said ahead of the opening.

The timing is handy for Thanksgiving planning. A casual survey found a basket of 10 common grocery items cost $1.06 more, on average, in November than in early October. Nationally, Aldi is working toward 3,200 stores by the end of 2028.

Aldi's West Ridge Road opening by the numbers

4th
Aldi store in Erie County
200
first shoppers got a gift bag and a gift card
3,200
stores Aldi is working toward nationwide by the end of 2028

Source: Erie News Now

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News Notes

City budget

Mayor Daria Devlin has proposed a 1-mill property tax increase in her 2027 budget to close a nearly $15 million gap. The $87.8 million plan, excluding pension funds, also relies on spending cuts and $6.5 million from the city's fund balance. Erie Times-News

$87.8 millionproposed 2027 city spending plan, excluding pension funds

The plan aims to close a nearly $15 million gap with a 1-mill property tax increase, spending cuts and $6.5 million from the fund balance.

Source: Erie Times-News

Bayfront

and the City of Erie are hosting open houses on the blueprint. The main one is Nov. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bayfront Convention Center, and two feedback sessions follow Nov. 13 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Erie News Now

Prep champs

Cathedral Prep won its first D-10 girls volleyball title since 1985. On the soccer field, an early goal from Johnson lifted Prep past Fort LeBoeuf 1-0 in the D-10 2A girls final. Erie Times-NewsWJET/WFXP/YourErie.com

Perry exhibit

The 's new "Command and Courage: Oliver Hazard Perry" exhibit is now open. It recreates the feel of Perry's private quarters aboard ship and includes his will, his sword and even a lock of his hair. Erie News Now

Waldameer

Waldameer's new coaster, , is taking shape: officials say the foundation and concrete work are nearly done and track should go in within the upcoming weeks. The ride will go about 46 miles per hour, and its tallest drop is from 60 feet high. WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com

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The Wrap

You may see a cruise ship docked at Donjon on Erie's bayfront. It's the "American Patriot," run by American Cruise Lines, and it isn't here to pick up passengers. Think of it as a sneak peek of what the bayfront may look like in 2028, when Erie becomes an official cruise ship destination. Pretty big boat for a preview.

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Daily Erieto me · Fri., Nov. 66:00 a.m.

Aldi opens on West Ridge Road, and Erie's mayor proposes a 1-mill tax hike

Plus, bayfront open houses, a Cathedral Prep volleyball title and a new Perry exhibit.

The TLDR

  1. Aldi opens its fourth Erie County store in Millcreek
  2. Mayor proposes a 1-mill property tax increase for 2027
  3. Bayfront open houses start Nov. 12
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