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Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
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Erie middle schoolers pitch their projects for Project Ice House
Since 2017, Erie's Public Schools has hosted an entrepreneurship program for seventh graders. Friday, students got to show off the skills they picked up and some project proposals of their own. Erie County DOH reports no new measles cases, tracing continues Students pitched their ideas for projects that could address some real-life challenges including recycling, pollution, safety, homelessness and more. We spoke to two students about what they took away from Friday's event. 'I learned in order to be an entrepreneur, it takes dedication and hard work but also a great mindset. You don't fail backwards, you have to fail forward,' said Charles Raiford Jr., a middle school student. Erie Art Museum debuts new works at annual Spring Show 'There's just so many problems out there that are not solved right now that could be solved. There's so many opportunities for people,' said Trenton Van Cleve, a middle school student. Raiford Jr.'s project was an accessory to prevent students, teachers and parents from losing pencils and Van Cleve's was about a seatbelt that would prevent a car from moving until it was buckled. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Erie Art Museum debuts new works at annual Spring Show
The Erie Art Museum is showcasing some new artwork to launch its spring season. The museum hosted its 102nd annual Spring Show at the gallery on East 5th Street. Erie's Public Schools new superintendent starts strategic plan visiting each school 67 New art pieces will have a temporary home at the art museum, highlighting artistic talents in sculpting, photography and painting. Five winners were given a $500 cash prize for their artwork, and the museum's executive director said there's no shortage of good art in this showcase. City of Erie announces $4 million investment in local parks 'We had over 600 applications for this show. We always have an outside juror, and the juror this year selected 67 pieces in a wide range of photography, painting, sculpture. So, we're here tonight to celebrate that,' said Laura Domencic, executive director of the Erie Art Museum. The spring season artwork will be showcased in the art museum until August 10. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
