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I can't seem to find any public transport that will take me that way? Hoping to get a ride next Wednesday Aug 26th. If anyone has any leads pls let me know!! :)

Here is a community list of local farmers markets, farms, and other local produce sources, built by the community, for the community.

Please read all notes and be kind.

If you know of any other local farms, markets, or produce sources, please add them to this Reddit thread so we can continue building the list together.

I live right over the border in Chautauqua county in NY, my girl and I are planning a lil trip to waldameer, we wanna hit up a sushi place. I prefer smaller, family owned, something with a good reputation in the community. Thanks for the info!!

Any plus sized individuals here who skate the peninsula? Fall is around the corner and i'd love to give roller blading a try. I used to do it when i was a kid, but i have grown in width and height since then and not sure how easy it will be to get back into the rhythm of it.

I'm open to recommendations for skates and wheels for outdoors. Also open to recommendations for protective gear that fit plus sized.

Thank you in advance 💚

Hi! My husband and I just moved to Erie, PA and I’m hoping to help him meet some new friends! he’s 31 South Asian - Muslim , no preference on religion or anything just thought I’d mention it. he’s into anything NBA, WWE, and Food! just looking to have a chill time with someone who is chill as well! to put it directly let me know if you’d like to get connected thanks :)

looking for a venue to host my husband's birthday coming up. having a hard time finding something that fits about 20, 20-somethings that isnt outrageously expensive. budget for the venue itself sould ideally be under a thousand. i was looking into erie movie house but im unsure of how well kept up it is so if anyone has insight on that it would be appreciated!

Hey everyone,
I’m looking to pick up a cheap, reliable daily driver before winter hits. My budget is pretty firm around $5,000, and to be completely honest, I know very little about cars or mechanical stuff. I really don’t want to end up buying a rusted-out money pit.
With lake-effect snow right around the corner, I’d love some advice from locals:

1. Where should I actually look? Is Facebook Marketplace my only real shot at this price, or are there honest small lots / mechanics around Erie/Millcreek that sell decent beaters with fresh inspection stickers? Anyone I should completely avoid?

2. What cars hold up best around here? Everyone says old Toyotas and Hondas, but at $5k they’re getting hard to find in good shape. Are older Buicks (the 3800 engine), Pontiacs, or specific old Fords worth looking at for Erie winters?

3. Mechanic recommendations for a pre-purchase inspection: Since I don't know what I'm looking at under the hood, is there a trusted local garage you'd recommend taking a car to for a quick once-over before I buy?

4. Rust red flags: Erie salt is brutal—what are the biggest structural rust areas that will cause a car to fail PA inspection right away?

Any tips, lot recommendations, or advice for a first-time buyer around here would mean a lot. Thanks!

Thought about a pt job at cofair, but ffs, $12/hr is NOT the flex they think it is, lol. I realize pt + not too stressful aren't going to grab me $20/hr, but dang, it's 2026 - gas is creeping slowly up to $5 a gal. Is it even going to be worth me wasting gas to get to an employer where I'll be clearing maybe $200/wk at best if even getting 20 hrs a week? Some places are even going at $8-$8.50??? Dang, I realize Erie is supposed to be a LCOL (relative to what? LA, NYC, Chicago??) but c'mon, let's do better employers. I already have a full-time job but inflation is stretching that salary thin these days.

The Red Roof Inn on Perry Highway lies to you on the phone about their rates

I called for a reservation and they quoted me $92 which matched the price on their website. The guy took time with me so I booked through him rather than going through the website.

Imagine my surprise when I found out I was charged $173 for the night before tax

When I called back, they refused to accept any responsibility for it and basically told me “tough cookies”.

I just want everybody to know that this is a disreputable business that lies to people on the phone

I’ve made the joke that there are so many smoke shops before, but I recently ran out of the temporary ones I had gotten before Vapor cabana shut down. I loved VC and don’t know who to trust now. Who’s the best one?

it's probably like eight cop cars just west of Liberty on Brown avenue. what's going on?

I can’t find the witches brew or the potion packs anywhere in town does anyone have any leads?

Hello to the Erie community!

This evening, I was informed by a friend of mine who flies for the airlines that there is currently a ground stop at Chicago O’Hare airport.

The reason for the ground stop, meaning no more planes are coming in or out, is because they do not have enough air traffic controllers.

Last year, when DOGE made so many blind cuts to our government, they cut all the air traffic controllers who were in training.

At that time, there were already too few controllers to begin with.

How does this relate to Erie Pennsylvania?

Last June, United Airlines was supposed to begin their routes to Chicago again. Due to the lack of air traffic controllers in Chicago and the ability to take on more traffic, the flights from Erie to Chicago were delayed until October.

I feel like very few average people understand what is happening to aviation in the United States right now and it has directly impacted Erie Pennsylvania.

When we had the flights from Erie to Chicago, they were always full. They were not discontinued because they were not full.

Our city needs Chicago O’Hara airport to function at its highest ability, and it is not currently because the current administration has handicapped our nation and its ability to function.

I just think this is really important for all of us to understand because I don’t see it being reported and it’s affecting anyone who tries to fly in this country.

I want those flights back. I also want to be able to fly through Chicago and not have huge delays.

Take care all!

Hey everyone,

My family will be staying in Erie over labor day weekend and need some suggestions restaurants and attractions that are not the obvious ones that pop up on a Google search. Let me know your favorite recommendations and any events that may be going on then. Thank you!

Follow up: Everyone that has responded has had great recommendations. Thank you so much again!