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Hey Erie, hope your week’s off to a good start!
In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Zoo opening day, free skate day with rentals, and national pancake day free short stack + lots of fun things to do for free.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Erie protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Step into local leadership: The 2026 Erie Ambassadors Program will make application public March 20. The session will run April 1 to June 3, with tuition $400 for Chamber members and $500 for nonmembers — get dates, costs and details.
More care close to home: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh offers specialized pediatric care at two Erie locations, including the Child Advocacy Center and Down Syndrome Center, bringing expert services closer to local families — see what’s offered in Erie.
Legacy of a musical pioneer: March spirituals festival at Mercyhurst University will honor Erie composer Harry T. Burleigh, marking the 160th anniversary of his birth and celebrating preservation of spirituals and influence on music — read the full story.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Pasta night upgrade: Serafini’s Trattoria is rolling house-made spaghetti and rigatoni, draping them in slow-simmered sauce, and serving it all in a cozy, come-as-you-are downtown spot. When you crave simple, satisfying, very Erie comfort, this is the bowl that turns any Tuesday into a little celebration.
Vintage, but make it modern: Whether you’re after a 1960s mod coat, a reworked tee, or a vintage wedding gown, Pointe Foure Vintage Boutique curates locally sourced finds from the 1920s through the 2000s, plus accessories and home decor. Sustainable style that feels fun, modern, and unmistakably you.
Three-minute reset: Feeling creaky from winter, workouts, or just existing? At TriCryo Recovery & Wellness, whole-body and local cryotherapy, plus red light and compression, happen in a friendly, no-drama setup that fits between errands. A quick cold blast leaves you clearer-headed, less achy, and ready to move.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Free events worth checking out
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🥞 National Pancake Day @ IHOP | Tuesday (3/3) at 7:00 AM – Feel like doing good while carb-loading? IHOP on Peach Street is handing out a free short stack for National Pancake Day, and you can toss a few bucks to Feeding America. Bring the kids, swap gossip over syrup, and call it community service.
🎉 Wee Build Block Party @ Iroquois Avenue Branch Library | Tuesday (3/3) at 10:00 AM – Tuesday mornings at Iroquois mean blocks everywhere, kids plotting skyscrapers, and parents catching a breather with fellow survivors. It is unstructured, drop-in play that helps families meet neighbors, no registration required. Bring a kid with a chaperone, and hope the library is open.
🐾 World Wildlife Day Celebration @ Tom Ridge Environmental Center | Tuesday (3/3) at 4:00 PM – Feel like trading Netflix for nature? TREC is screening Animal Kingdom, a 40-minute romp through six animal families, then sending us on a local-species scavenger hunt. Free admission, exhibits and tower, PopLuck popcorn, Lake Erie Candy Company sweets, Pulakos chocolates, and red carpet photo ops.
🆓 Access for All @ Erie Art Museum | Thursday (3/5) at 11:00 AM – Free museum admission happens first Thursdays and third Saturdays, courtesy of Art Bridges’ Access for All. Pop in for a midday art fix, some blessed AC, and a quiet wander, then brag about being cultured, thrifty, and indoorsy, all in one outing.
🧶 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.
🎉 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.
⛸ Free Skate Day @ Perry Square | Sunday (3/8) at 12:00 PM – Free Skate Day is gliding into the downtown rink with zero admission, rental skates included, and the satisfaction of beating weekend cabin fever. Courtesy of Renewal by Andersen, so yes, even the window company wants you out of the house. Laps, laughs, and mild cardio.
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: 39°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 60%
A chance of freezing rain between 7am and 9am, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 43°F – Low: 38°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Northeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
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 outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
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