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It’s Friday, Erie! Let’s finish this week strong.
In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: Someone Googled you this week, gold and silver’s comeback, and Opening Day Celebration + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.
Today’s sponsor (FinanceBuzz) built a free comparison tool that helped me cut my car insurance premiums in half. It took about 3 minutes, and honestly… I wish I’d done it sooner. If you haven’t shopped around in a while, you can easily check the best rates here.
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📰 In the news
Three decades of service: Erie Insurance CEO Tim NeCastro will retire at the end of the year after a decade leading the company. A successor search is underway following years of growth — learn more about the transition.
History, culture, and future: Lawrence Park Township is celebrating 100 years this year, honoring its General Electric Garden City roots with centennial activities throughout 2026 for residents, businesses, and visitors across Erie County — see what’s planned for 2026.
Young minds meet nature: This summer, the Regional Science Consortium’s School of Sustainability and Experiential Learning will host a camp for ages 4-11, exploring local ecosystems through problem-solving, with $10 per person extended care — see what’s planned for campers.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
Highlights this week:
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🚗 Are you quietly overpaying for car insurance?
Together with our sponsor FinanceBuzz
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I learned that the hard way. I had the same policy for half a decade. Autopay was on, I saw the charges come in every month and never thought twice about them. Turns out I was paying well above the national average ($175/mo) for a single car… for years.
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🫶 We got your back
Fuel-up that feels fun: Between school drop-offs and Presque Isle laps, The Juice Jar is the easy stop for fresh juices, smoothie bowls, and vegan-friendly bites (the breakfast sandwich absolutely qualifies as a tiny victory). Low-key vibes, bright flavors, zero guilt… exactly the pick-me-up your week ordered.
Treasure-hunting, but prettier: In Erie, Copper Carriage curates antiques and vintage decor that feel collected, not cluttered. Expect soulful finds, smartly reimagined pieces, and pop-up markets that make browsing an outing, perfect for refreshing a room or giving your shelves something to brag about.
Low-maintenance brow magic: If your mornings need a break, Studio Eugenia crafts custom brows, eyeliner, and thoughtful paramedical work with a calm, detail-driven touch. In Erie, wake up looking how you want… no frantic penciling, just clean lines, soft symmetry, and quiet confidence.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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🧶 2026 Spring Craft Show @ Perry Hi-Way Hose Company | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Think your walls are fine as is? Swing through the Spring Craft Show for handmade finds, friendly maker chats, and free admission, then pretend you didn’t just fall for three candles, artisanal jam, and a ceramic mug you’ll guard like a newborn.
🍁 Midnight Frolic @ Asbury Woods Nature Center | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Asbury Woods is boiling up the good stuff at the Maple Festival, and Midnight Frolic is playing a delightfully misnamed daytime set. Tour the sugar shack, watch sap turn to syrup, then graze samples, sip something sweet, and browse local, hand-crafted finds.
🎉 Opening Day Celebration @ Erie Zoo | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Think you’re ready to trade snow shovels for safari strolls? Erie Zoo kicks off the season with free admission, hot chocolate and coffee, Mighty Fine Donuts, and kid-pleasing antics from Taradoodles, so you can call it quality family time, not just bribery.
🎨 Sip & Paint: Planter & Succulent @ IronStone Meadery | Saturday (3/7) at 3:00 PM – Ready to paint something you might actually keep alive? Sip local mead while you design a planter, tuck in a live succulent, and head home with a finished piece, no experience required. 21+, pours are in-house, and groups can sit together.
🍲 Annual Soup Cook-Off @ TK’s Lake Breeze Tavern | Saturday (3/7) at 5:00 PM – Think your soup could silence in-laws? Prove it at TK’s Lake Breeze Tavern’s annual cook-off. It’s five bucks to enter, prize money swells with every crock pot, all you need is soup, a ladle, and bragging rights, and entry forms are waiting at the bar.
🎣 IF4 @ Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation | Saturday (3/7) at 7:00 PM – Think you know your nymphs from your dry flies? Hit the Tom Ridge Environment Center for reel stories at a fly fishing film fest, hosted by Northwest PA Trout Unlimited. Gorgeous casts, big fish, zero waders required, and if you’re lucky, tickets at the door.
🎳 Pins for Paws Bowling @ Eastway Lanes | Sunday (3/8) at 1:00 PM – Back for year five, this bowling benefit makes gutter balls feel like philanthropy for the shelter. Donate $25 for three games and shoes, no team needed, they will fill your lane to five. Prefer cash or check, call 814-860-4114, then drop it at the shelter.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Erie report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 56°F – Low: 51°F – Precip: 5%
Widespread fog before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: A chance of rain between 7pm and 4am, then a chance of rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind 6 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 62°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 96%
Rain and a chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 15 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain and a chance of thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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