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Erie PA News, Sports and Events for Monday, July 6, 2009

Mike — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000

We hope you had an enjoyable 4th of July weekend. Since I’ve got 2 small kids, we avoided the crowds at Boom on the Bay and hit up Waldameer’s fireworks on Saturday night. We had a great view from the TREC parking lot, but were surprised at the brevity of the show. We still heart [...]

Happy Independence Day, Erie!

Mike — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:35:09 +0000

As you’re nomming on some burgers, dogs and potato salad today, take a second to think about the meaning behind today – when some dudes in wigs stood up to government and king who they felt was not treating them fairly. They wanted a place were we could do what we wanted to do and [...]

We’re on the road

Mike — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000

I’m on the road the rest of the week presenting at the WhippleHill conference in Boston, so we’ll be back next Monday with a daily post. If you’d like to watch a panel discussion on social media, you can follow the live event on uStream at this mash-up site created by the conference to collect all [...]

8 Great Tuesdays Kicks Off July 7

Mike — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:00:00 +0000

The popular 8 Great Tuesdays are back starting July 7 at the Pepsi Amphitheater at Liberty Park. All shows are free and EMTA shuttles will run from the Intermodal Transportation Center and the park and ride lots on I-79 and Lincoln Avenue. This year the acts will include: July 7: Key West Express July 14: Big Bad [...]

Erie PA Floods, Rain and more Water for Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Mike — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:00:00 +0000

First off, happy Canada day to our friends north of the border. Noah = stunned. Check out this Facebook video of water running Glenwood Park Ave. The Erie Times-News has video of a rescue of some Millcreek residents. Here’s a photo of Napier Park: Photo by Ray Lanich. Click for a larger version. Here’s some video from E. Gore Road: All [...]

Fourth of July Events in and Around Erie 2009

Mike — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:45:00 +0000

Looking for something to do this Fourth of July holiday? We got you covered. While we still miss Mercyhurst’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July event, the Boom on the Bay is turning into a pretty decent event with some nice fireworks. This year, the Brig Niagara will take part in the festivities with a cannon firing [...]

Erie PA News, Sports and Events for Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Mike — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Vice President Joe Biden will be in the Erie area Wednesday to make an announcement about rural broadband coverage that is part of the stimulus package. Joining him will be new FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski. The announcement will be made at 12 p.m. at Seneca High School. You can pick up tickets starting today at [...]

Community Blood Bank to Hold Blood Drive at Makeover Site

Mike — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

There is a blood shortage affecting our region and officials at the Community Blood Bank are hoping some ‘Extreme’ measures will help get the blood supply back to safe levels before the July 4th holiday weekend. The Community Blood Bank will be holding a blood drive in conjunction with Extreme Make Over Home Edition’s visit to [...]

Erie PA News, Sports and Events for Monday, June 29, 2009

Mike — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Stunned. What a week for celebrity deaths. Was Saturday pretty much the most beautiful day ever? I took the family on the sightseeing boat at Presque Isle for a great trip through the bay and into Lake Erie. If you’ve never took that trip, you should, it was fun. I took this picture from the boat. The [...]

You can visit the Extreme Makeover Home Edition Site!

Mike — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:04:52 +0000

Spectators are allowed to come to the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” site starting Sunday, June 28. The spectator parking has changed locations. Spectators can now park at Bayfront and State Streets by the Erie Maritime Museum. An EMTA shuttle will be available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to take spectators to the site to [...]