Earth Day hits differently when you live in a place shaped by water, wind, and whatever emotional roller coaster the weather decides to put us on. (Seventy‑five degrees on Saturday, thirty‑four on Sunday — classic Erie April behavior.) But that’s part of why this day feels so right here. Erie is a city where nature […]

July 21–27, 2025 • Presque Isle State Park Every summer, Erie’s most beloved park—Presque Isle—comes alive during Discover Presque Isle Week. As a lifelong Erie resident who has attended this event for decades, I can vouch that this celebration is the perfect blend of lakefront relaxation, learning, and lively local culture. From morning paddles amid […]

8 Great Tuesdays at the Liberty Park Amphitheater begins tomorrow (July 8). This is a FREE community concert series that takes place at Liberty Park on the bayfront. It’s a spectacular venue right on the water where you can watch the sunset while taking in some great tunes for eight weeks in July and August. […]

Next week is one of the best to visit Erie – it’s Discover Presque Isle week! This is a week-long celebration at Presque Isle State Park that is chocked full of activities, events, and opportunities to try or learn something new. You can get the full schedule/run down of events at the Presque Isle Partnership’s […]

My older daughter, Kelly, and I recently went to Key West, Florida, for a week to celebrate her college graduation. One of the biggest attractions in Key West is the nightly Sunset Celebration at Mallory Square. Of course, we went, twice, in fact, and the street performers, shopping, and warm breezes did not disappoint, but […]