🌱 Why has a nonprofit quietly demolished historic homes in North East?
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In today's newsletter:
- Why has a nonprofit quietly demolished historic homes in North East?
- North East resident among several sentenced in recent county court cases
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- Friday: Snow showers; windy, colder, with a high of 36 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Out of town nonprofit plans to revitalize North East, some structures demolished (yourerie.com) — A California-based nonprofit founded by a North East native has bought more than a dozen local properties and already demolished some historic homes, stirring concern among residents and town leaders. Locals say they support revitalization but are frustrated by limited details and communication about Urban Revision’s plans. Town officials are pressing the group to clearly explain what they intend North East to look like. 
• Sentences are handed down in county court (timesobserver.com) — A North East, Pa. resident received a year of probation and a fine in county court after pleading guilty to a controlled substance charge, alongside several other defendants from nearby communities. The judge handed down a range of sentences tied to DUI, theft, drug, and related offenses. Local readers may recognize neighboring towns and regional court programs mentioned throughout.
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Iroquois Crafting Corner
Iroquois Branch Library , IRQ Community Room , Erie
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Read to a Therapy Dog
Iroquois Avenue Branch Library IRQ Community Room , Iroquois Branch Library
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Families Off Duty
Edison El Sch Erie, PA 16511
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Giving Tree
Edison El Sch Erie, PA 16511
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Winter Solstice of Wonder
Give A Crepe La CrepErie , 1909 Chestnut St , Erie
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Classy Hour — Flagship City District
Primo Tailoring , 421 State St , Erie
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Coloring for Grown-Ups
Millcreek Mall Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
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Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
The Masonic Temple of Erie , 32 W 8th St , Erie
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PERFORMANCE PISTOL CLINIC- Erie, PA
1396 Nagle Rd , Erie
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PERFORMANCE PISTOL CLINIC
1396 Nagle Rd , Erie
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PMP Certification 4 Days Classroom Training in Erie, PA
Palace Business Centres , 1001 State St # 1400 , Erie
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in North East. Apply here.
- Winland Foods posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in North East. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North East here.
🗞 Nearby News
Penn State Erie
- Chris Giebink named IEEE Fellow for contributions to organic semiconductors (umich.edu)
- Penn State Hockey Midseason Report Card: Forwards (blackshoediaries.com)
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act – what farmers need to know about tax changes (agproud.com)
Union City
- Erie first responders highlight staying calm, new tech after weekend rescue (yourerie.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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