Good morning, Erie.

GECAC’s R. B. Wiley Senior Center in downtown Erie will close on December 23 due to funding shortfalls and low attendance—official sources said parking challenges and its location have led to fewer seniors using the center.

The organization advised displaced seniors to attend other local centers for meals and activities.

On Thursday afternoon, the Mercy Center for Women partnered with Goodwill to host its Stuff the Box event that began at 12:00 p.m. and had boxes filled by 12:15, with at least 20 cars bringing donations that secured funds for the Mercy Anchor Community Center’s food pantry — a satellite campus of Second Harvest Food Bank. Director Erika DePalma noted that just last week, 166 people were served in a food distribution as the need for food assistance increased in our community.

On November 12th, ANNA Shelter rescued 28 cats from a motel room and a home in Erie after police agencies alerted them — the shelter is now preparing the cats for adoption and is accepting donations of cat litter and Purina Cat and Kitten Chow at its location.

The Erie Philharmonic will perform Mahler's 6th symphony in an upcoming concert+ the event is expected to showcase a powerful interpretation of the challenging work.

Record Riot returns to Erie on Nov.

15 at the Quality Inn on Perry Highway from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. where more than 10,000 vinyl records and CDs will be sold by 20 vendors—Graham's Records will also join Record Store Black Friday on Nov. 28 to offer exclusive indie releases.

Lake City Borough announced today that water will be off from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to complete repairs on the water line — residents are urged to store water as the borough remains under a boil water advisory due to earlier contamination concerns.

A government shutdown halted SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania and left recipients, including Erie grandmother Osborne, worried about affording groceries.

State officials restored funds by last week’s close, but many still had to cut meat from their diets and rely on community support—raising concerns about food access ahead of Thanksgiving.

Yesterday, Governor Shapiro signed a $50 billion budget that ended a four-month impasse and gave state-funded nonprofits needed relief after months of financial struggle — Mercy Center for Women and home care services still face challenges with low rate increases and staffing shortages.

Juan Williams, a journalist and political analyst, spoke at Gannon University on Thursday during the Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit Speaker series where he said a new civil rights movement was emerging in America amid significant social and political change—he held a book signing after his talk.

The Otters lost to North Bay despite goals from Frasca in a game held (Nov 13) that left the team with a tough loss.

Barrie Colts vs Erie Otters

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Stream on FloHockey — Don't miss the action as the Colts take on the Otters in this exciting hockey showdown.

Flicker // Fade Live Emo Night

5-10 p.m. — BIGBAR — 21+ only — Experience the best of Emo and Pop-Punk music live in Erie this Saturday night.

ERC Turkey Trot

7:30-10:30 a.m. — Presque Isle: Beach #1 — Registration required — Enjoy classic 5k and 10k races to burn calories before Thanksgiving dinner.

Erie Otters vs. Peterborough Petes

7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Check FloHockey for streaming options — Catch the exciting matchup between the Erie Otters and Peterborough Petes live from Erie.

Brantford Bulldogs vs Erie Otters

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Streaming available — Catch the action as the Bulldogs face off against the Otters in this exciting hockey match.

North Bay Battalion vs Erie Otters

7-8:30 p.m. — Erie Insurance Arena — Check local listings — Watch the North Bay Battalion battle against the Erie Otters on the ice.