Erie County United

10/07/2026

TOMORROW, OCTOBER 8 at 6 PM! Join ECU and other orgs in a workshop focused on protecting the integrity of elections this Fall and the smooth transfer of power. We will work through scenarios and discuss the individual and collective actions available to us. RSVP and sign up right now!
Sign up for the location at https://www.mobilize.us/paunited/event/1045190/

09/26/2026

Block Party at Rodger Young Park until 6 PM! Come on out 🍔 🎵 🌭 ☀️

09/26/2026

Block party at Rodger Young Park until 6 PM!

09/15/2026

🗳️ Your vote is your opportunity to have a say in what comes next. Make a plan, take a stand, visit vote.pa/regsiter and start today!

09/09/2026

The Erie City police department’s budget has ballooned into 39% of our city’s entire budget. As Erieites, we want to be safe, make our city affordable, and live our lives with dignity. In the past, we have reallocated police funding budget to fund Roger Young Park. We can continue to move funding to services that keep us safe – like housing and updating our infrastructure – and benefit us and our children.

Council's study session on the police budget is scheduled for Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Bagnoni Council Chambers at City Hall, 626 State St.

09/03/2026

The City of Erie has officially declared a State of Emergency following severe weather that caused significant damage throughout the City on September 2 and 3.

City crews have been working hard to assess damage and clear roadways. The City’s immediate priority is clearing streets from curb to curb to ensure safe passage for residents and emergency responders.

🌳 Downed Trees and Debris
- City crews are aware of all downed trees in the City of Erie.
- If a tree has fallen into a city street, City crews will respond and work to clear it. Residents should not attempt to remove trees from roadways themselves.
- Residents with storm debris should place it between the curb and sidewalk for collection.
- Residents should stay away from downed trees, as they may be under tension or in contact with electrical lines.
- If a tree has fallen onto a home or caused significant property damage, residents should contact their insurance company. If you are trapped in your home or facing immediate emergency, call 911.

Branches and Trees on City Property
- If a tree or large branch is down in a city boulevard, residents should report it by calling Matthew Falcone at 814-923-3597 for assessment and removal.
- If a tree on private property is leaning or otherwise presents a potential hazard, residents should contact Matthew Falcone at 814-923-3597 or a certified arborist to have the tree assessed.

⚡ Power Lines
- Stay away from all downed power lines. Treat every downed line as energized and call 911 to report it.

🗑️ Refuse collection remains on its normal schedule.

Due to storm damage and ongoing safety assessments, 15 City parks and facilities are closed until further notice. See the full list at https://www.erie.pa.us/community/public_safety.php.

Residents are urged to use extreme caution at all other City parks and recreational facilities as crews continue to clear storm-related hazards.

Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Erie’s social media pages and for the latest information regarding storm response, road and park closures, and other services.

09/02/2026

You're invited to the block party of the year! We are partnering with Erie's Black Wall Street to host the Eastside Block Party on Sept. 26 at Rodger Young Park! There will be local musicians, food, and an afternoon of connection. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to strengthen relationships and meet new people!

📅 September 26
⏰ Starts at 12 PM
📍 Rodger Young Park
🌧️ Rain location: JFK Center

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSdKau3m8togltgcZT9L4UPy2u-__JqO4RvOs7aJXwcOGxVnhg/viewform
Art Credit: Kenny Base

06/04/2026

Last weekend members from all of our 6 chapters, along with our organizing partners, headed to Harrisburg to demand state legislators respond to the affordability crisis by taxing billionaires and big tech corporations. We joined hundreds of other Pennsylvanians to march through the halls of the Capitol and meet with state representatives.

Members from Erie had a successful meeting with their state rep, Bob Merski. After hearing Erie residents’ stories about struggling through the affordability crisis, Merski ended up signing on to the bills and joining us at the rally.

It’s time for the PA legislature to tax billionaires and big tech corporations so that poor and working families don’t lose their housing!

Shoutout to our coalition partners:

06/04/2026

Last weekend members from all of our 6 chapters, along with our organizing partners, headed to Harrisburg to demand state legislators respond to the affordability crisis by taxing billionaires and big tech corporations. We joined hundreds of other Pennsylvanians to march through the halls of the Capitol and meet with state representatives.

Members from Erie had a successful meeting with their state rep, Bob Merski. After hearing Erie residents’ stories about struggling through the affordability crisis, Merski ended up signing on to the bills and joining us at the rally.

It’s time for the PA legislature to tax billionaires and big tech corporations so that poor and working families don’t lose their housing!

Shoutout to our coalition partners:

05/11/2026