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12-05-2025
- Business
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Over 60K pounds of food donated during 2025 Stamp Out Hunger food drive
The Stamp Out Hunger campaign was a big success over the weekend, despite the shaky economy. The national food drive, Stamp Out Hunger, was brought to Erie with the help of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest PA and area postal carriers. Postal workers 'Stamp Out Hunger' with help from local food bank The Second Harvest Food Bank is still getting donations, including staples like canned goods, fruits, meat and rice. As of Monday, May 12,, they have gotten close to 62,000 pounds of food. In 2024, they received 81,000 pounds. The bees knees! EHCA hosts annual spring fundraiser with 1920s flair The food bank's CEO said trends are down because of the increased need right now. 'Kind of what is happening is, we have seen close to a 40% increase need in households that we served over the past two years. And when we see an increased need in our services, we actually see a little decline in donations, which makes sense, right? Food is more expensive people are in need of more food,' said Greg Hall, CEO of the Second Harvest Food Bank. You can still donate to the campaign by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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The bees knees! EHCA hosts annual spring fundraiser with 1920s flair
The Erie Home for Children and Adults (EHCA) took it back to the roaring twenties with an event to help those in need. Saturday evening's Golden Gatsby Gala acted as EHCA's annual spring fundraiser, raising money for individuals with developmental disabilities. Lawrence Park polling station will not be handicap accessible this election Gala attendees wore their best 1920s attire for an evening full of delicious food, dancing and games of chance. The EHCA emphasizes how important the funds raised from events like these are to those in their care. Orphan Angels offers new services thanks to HQ remodel 'This matters a lot to us because we serve some of the most vulnerable. We serve a lot of medically complex people — people that have traches and feeding tubes, and it's our mission to give them the best absolute quality of life to make sure they have what they need,' said Jessica Crougger, director of advancement for the EHCA. EHCA's next event will be the Motorcycle Victory Ride in August. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
- Health
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Erie County Department of Health hosts MMR vaccine clinic
(WJET/WFXP) — Measles, mumps and rubella… oh, my! To help protect the community from these diseases, the Erie County Department of Health is hosting a free MMR vaccine clinic this week. Postal workers 'Stamp Out Hunger' with help from local food bank On Thursday, May 15, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., adults can go to the Eastside Family YMCA, located at 2101 Nagle Road, for a free vaccine. Those under 18 are not eligible for this event but can receive the vaccine from their healthcare provider. They can also go to the Erie County Department of Health at 606 W. 2nd Street. Appointments can be set up by calling 814-451-6777. The bees knees! EHCA hosts annual spring fundraiser with 1920s flair Also, those born before 1957 do not need the MMR vaccine, as they are already considered immune. Unvaccinated people who are exposed to measles must quarantine for 21 days. By receiving a vaccine at this clinic, they can avoid that. Vaccinated individuals do not have to quarantine if exposed to measles. You can register for the event ahead of time by calling 814-451-6707 or by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Families enjoyed Mother's Day on the lake thanks to Victorian Princess riverboat cruises
Some families took Mother's Day celebrations to the water on Sunday. The annual Mother's Day cruises on the Victorian Princess riverboat made a return to offer mothers a unique way to spend the day. CheesErie holds first annual Spring Craft Festival The boat offered three different cruises — one for brunch, lunch and dinner, all fully catered. Guests on those cruises enjoyed live entertainment, delicious meals and views on the lake. The bees knees! EHCA hosts annual spring fundraiser with 1920s flair 'It's exciting. I'm excited. I'm a mother too, so my kids used to have to spend Mother's Day working on the boat for me. Take your mother out for a nice boat ride to see Lake Erie, get a good brunch, and it's a lot of fun,' said Duryea Gette, owner of the Victorian Princess. The Victorian Princess hosts cruises all summer for those interested in getting out on the water. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-05-2025
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CheesErie holds first annual Spring Craft Festival
Vendors set up at a local Erie restaurant over the weekend for a special event. CheesErie held its first annual Spring Craft Festival right outside its doors. The bees knees! EHCA hosts annual spring fundraiser with 1920s flair Visitors saw over a dozen unique vendors and were able to enjoy food from CheesErie along with live music. CheesErie staff hoped to give back to the community with this free event and support small local businesses. Orphan Angels offers new services thanks to HQ remodel 'We were looking into planning something for the community. We reached out to local vendors and musicians in the area to see who was willing to come set up, and just really a bunch of businesses working together to create an event,' said Kalea Anderson, owner of CheesEire. CheesErie hopes to host a summer and fall craft festival in the coming months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
