Happy weekend, Erie! In today’s happening-today edition: Data center rules, Frank Lloyd Wright museum, and Erie Juneteenth celebration + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New development rules set: Harborcreek Township approved limits on data centers near Penn State Behrend, capping water and power use and requiring a construction bond to balance growth with local infrastructure and resource concerns -- see the data center rules.
Wright legacy gets bigger: Erie’s Hagen History Center will open the Frank Lloyd Wright Field Office Museum on June 27, expanding a reconstructed San Francisco field office expected to draw more visitors -- explore the Wright museum.
Affordable housing takes shape: Construction began at Royal Homes on Erie’s East Side, adding 26 new affordable units and accessible homes after financing delays, with first move-ins expected by September for income-qualified residents -- see the housing progress.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Camp without the haul: When you need a low-effort waterfront reset close to home, Lampe Campground nails it with 56 waterfront sites, hookups, showers and laundry, plus a bike path that drops you at bayfront spots and Presque Isle. Toss in the free boat launch and your weekend just made plans.
Dial in your swing: If the clubs have been collecting dust, sneak in a low-stress session at Lawrence Park Golf Course Driving Range. Easy in, work on tempo, maybe sort out that slice, then get on with your week feeling annoyingly confident. Neighbors will ask what clinic you secretly joined.
Rooftop reset, Erie: When you need a quick mood boost after a long Erie week, Pier 6 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant brings two breezy decks, a full cocktail lineup, and those Presque Isle Bay views that make you forget laundry exists. Grab a friend, snag a perch, let the skyline do its thing.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎶 2026 Concert in the Park @ Greene Township Park | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 AM – Bring the lawn chairs to Greene Township’s Concert in the Park, with First to Eleven turning it up to eleven and a fleet of local food trucks keeping dinner simple. Expect neighbors you actually like, kids chasing popcorn, and early-summer smugness money can’t buy.
🥕 Lawrence Park Township Farmers Market @ Lakeside Boat Launch | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Lawrence Park's new farmers market sets up by the boat launch, with farm-fresh produce, blooms and plants, local makers, food and dessert trucks, live music, and a kids zone. Think less big box chaos, more neighborly banter, lake breezes, and tomatoes that taste like tomatoes.
🆓 Access for All @ Erie Art Museum | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Your wallet gets the day off when the Museum throws its doors open for free, courtesy of Access for All. It happens every first Thursday and third Saturday, so wander guilt-free, linger, and pretend you’ve always understood modern art, or at least the gift shop.
🎉 Wesleyville Community Day @ Wesleyville Memorial Ball Fields | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Wesleyville’s Community Day turns 12, bringing pro wrestling by the ball fields, live bands, and enough festival food and trucks to torpedo your diet. Add the giant basket raffle, vendors and crafters, games, a petting zoo, pony rides, beer, free parking, and free admission.
✊ Erie Juneteenth Celebration @ Perry Square | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Erie’s weeklong Juneteenth celebration is back, with community events that actually feel like community, not chores. Cap it with the annual Saturday block party, food, dancing, and a national recording artist, yes an actual one, sending the block into full groove mode.
🎗 Relay For Life of Erie County, PA @ Hagerty Family Events Center | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Relay For Life is lacing up in Erie County, with teams circling the track, luminaria glowing, and every lap raising real money to fight cancer. Think block party with purpose, plenty of Erie grit, survivors and caregivers swapping stories, and snack table diplomacy.
🎶 Sol Fest @ Liberty Park | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Whether your yoga mat logs salutations or mostly gathers dog hair, this lakeside day party brings movement, music, and bliss by Presque Isle Bay. Drop into classes, sample healing sessions, browse the vendor village, then ride Sol Rising into a sunset dance with your neighbors. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Erie report Weather forecastToday — High: 67°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 16%
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Sunny, with a high near 67. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 68°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 26%
A chance of rain showers before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of rain between 8pm and 2am, then rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. This house is wildThis 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in Westbury Ridge offers over 2,500 square feet plus 750 finished square feet below, giving the layout plenty of breathing room. Hardwood floors, a formal dining room, roomy living and family spaces, and a large kitchen bring everyday ease. The finished lower level adds bonus versatility, while the private backyard, invisible fence, and ADT system round out the package.
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