At long last, the Brig Niagara is homeward bound for Erie

10 June 2026, 8:19 am

Pennsylvania's flagship, the Brig Niagara, will be in Erie for the nation's 250th birthday celebration. The tall ship is homeward bound after repairs in Maine.... Read More »

U.S. Brig Niagara begins 2,000-mile journey to Erie for July 4 weekend

10 June 2026, 2:27 am

Following the completion of a year-long restoration and refit in Maine, the U.S. Brig Niagara is scheduled to return to the Erie Maritime Museum by July 2 as ...... Read More »

Spectators catch Big Boy No. 4014 roll through Erie at Union Station

9 June 2026, 10:07 am

Hundreds of spectators gathered at Union Station in Erie to witness the Big Boy No. 4014 roll through Erie as part of the America250 celebration.... Read More »

Four things to know about shipbuilding in Erie

9 June 2026, 5:07 am

Erie has a long history of shipbuilding. Local leaders are hoping to write a new chapter.... Read More »

Pa.’s most treasured ship is coming home after the most extensive restoration in its history

9 June 2026, 4:18 am

The U.S. Brig Niagara departed at daybreak on June 6 following a $6.9 million restoration, commanded by a captain with 45 years of elite tall ship experience navigating 2,000 nautical miles.... Read More »

Erie leaders explore potential for major shipbuilding site

8 June 2026, 10:12 pm

Erie has a history of shipbuilding that dates back to 1812. There's a new effort, called Anchor Erie, to build on that past.... Read More »

Galleries highlight 2026 high school graduates around Erie County

5 June 2026, 9:24 pm

Caps and gowns, pomp and circumstance have been on display around Erie County and we've been there capturing the images as your high school students graduate. The Erie Times-News is compiling photo ...... Read More »

Your complete guide to America’s 250th birthday in Erie

5 June 2026, 12:37 pm

From July 4 events to Erie’s place in American history, find all Erie Times-News coverage of the nation’s 250th anniversary.... Read More »

Facebook killer Steve Stephens kills himself near Erie, PA

29 May 2026, 1:52 pm

Steve Stephens, the man accused of killing a random 74-year-old man and posting a video of the shooting, was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Tuesday in Erie, Pennsylvania, ...... Read More »

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