City of Erie Government

⚠️ POWER OUTAGE INFORMATION ⚡

The City of Erie is currently experiencing widespread power outages affecting neighborhoods across the city.

Crews are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Residents can check the status of restoration efforts online or by calling Penelec:
📞 1-888-544-4877
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If you encounter a downed power line, stay far away and immediately report it to Penelec.

Please remember to treat non-functioning traffic signals as four-way stops.

As restoration efforts continue, please use caution when traveling, stay informed, and stay safe, Erie.

🎆 FIREWORKS SAFETY REMINDER!

Summer is here, and so is fireworks season, but before celebrating, take a moment to review Pennsylvania’s fireworks laws.

Swipe through to learn what's allowed, what's not, and how we can all enjoy a safe and fun summer. Learn more at https://www.pa.gov/agencies/psp/resources/safety-resources/fireworks-faq.

📣 JUNE ADVISORY, BOARD, & COMMISSION MEETINGS

Swipe through to see the upcoming Advisory, Board, & Commission (ABC) meetings in June. All meetings are open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend.

Interested in joining one? Learn more at www.erie.pa.us/abcs.

This past weekend, Love Your Block held a Neighborhood Celebration at Rodger Young Park in collaboration with the Urban Erie Community Development Corporation to celebrate the ongoing revitalization of the Buffalo Road neighborhood!

Volunteers and youth from the neighborhood celebrated the completion of their cleanup at the Old Burton School and New American Academy. Two twenty-yard dumpsters were filled, and several bags of trash were collected from the neighborhood!

We extend our sincere gratitude to all our partners who made this work happen!

• Urban Erie Community Development Corp for their great partnership and leading the charge to make a difference in their neighborhood!
• UPMC Health Plan for sponsoring the neighborhood celebration!
• City of Erie Government, Public Works/Parks & Rec for their logistical support and maintenance!

Interested in volunteering or learning more? Give us a call at 814-870-1269 or email [email protected]

Based on resident requests, City Council approved the installation of three new stop signs to improve public safety.

🛑 McCarter Avenue & Pennsylvania Avenue (stopping McCarter Avenue)
🛑 Atkins Street & Birch Court (stopping Birch Court)
🛑 East 39th Street & Fruit Street (stopping Fruit Street)

As a result of a traffic study, the city will remove:

🚦 The traffic signal at West 10th Street & Cascade Street is scheduled for removal following a transition period. A stop
sign will be installed on the northbound Cascade Street approach.

❌ The temporary all-way stop at West 6th Street & Maryland Avenue will be removed, returning the intersection to a two-way stop on Maryland Avenue.

Please share and follow our social media for updates as these projects progress.

Next Tuesday, June 9, City Council will hold a special meeting on the Market House Project.

As discussion continues, residents are encouraged to attend, learn more, and voice their opinion.

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 City Council Chambers, 626 State St.