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Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community takes place at Penn State Behrend
The public was invited to step in to support their favorite non-profit organization. The Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community took place at Penn State Behrend Saturday morning. Ten local non-profits were in attendance, raising money for their own individual missions. Tickets now available Erie Zoo's centennial Mane Event Participants walked either a 5K or one mile and were able to take part in family-friendly activities as well. 'We have the YMCA doing line dancing, we have the walks and all the help, and I love seeing the dogs and children and all the fun,' said Michelle Smiley, the director of the walk. 'We have a scavenger hunt for them, it's just, we have a wonderful day of engagement with the community, it's beautiful.' Smiley said they raised almost $35,000 this year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Erie Zoo hosts Equipment Day
The Erie Zoo held one of its most beloved annual events on Saturday. It was Equipment Day. Massive trucks, tractors and construction equipment were all on display. Kids had the opportunity to get up close, snap photos and explore 15 different types of machinery. Tickets now available Erie Zoo's centennial Mane Event Hali Hartley, the special events manager for the zoo, said both kids and adults love to enjoy this event. 'This event is sort of the kick-off of our summer,' said Hartley. 'It's the most popular event, everyone loves this event, they come every year, so we just make sure to try to make it better and bring more machines each year.' And visitors have just over a week to view their Chinese lantern festival, Glow Wild. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
ANNA Shelter, Community Blood Bank team up for Paws and Pints event
Two non-profits teamed up to help each other and the community Saturday afternoon. Paws and Pints, a collaborative effort between the ANNA Shelter and the Community Blood Bank, took place at the ANNA Wellness Center. Tickets now available Erie Zoo's centennial Mane Event Visitors had the opportunity to donate blood in the Blood Bankmobile unit and stop in to support the shelter. Organizers said there was a line to donate blood when doors opened Saturday morning. Pennsylvania man's blood donations stretch from coast to coast 'This is the first time we've partnered with the blood bank, so I'm excited,' said Ruth Thompson, Director of the ANNA Shelter. 'Maybe it'll be an annual thing if it works out well with them, but definitely our way of giving back. I love to help and support all of the other non-profits in the area if I can, we can, so hopefully it's something we can do again.' ANNA Shelter officials said they always welcome partnerships with local 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
CVS opens new center offering primary care, pharmacy in one building
(WJET/WFXP)– CVS has opened the doors to a new first-of-its-kind center for Erie, allowing seniors to make the trip to their primary care doctor and pick up their prescriptions in one spot, the company announced Tuesday. The new Erie center, located at 1535 West 26th Street, has a full-service pharmacy alongside an Oak Street Health primary care center for Medicare-eligible adults in a move CVS said will help address patient care gaps. Pet owners will soon be able to honor pets at new Rainbow Bridge Memorial Garden Additionally, the center offers social activities in their community room for older adults and free rides to appointments to eligible patients courtesy of Oak Street Health. The full pharmacy will remain open to the public, offering prescription filling, vaccinations, and other pharmacy services to anyone who uses CVS Pharmacy. Tickets now available Erie Zoo's centennial Mane Event 'With the integration of Oak Street Health, we look forward to working as part of a patient's broader care team, collaborating with Oak Street Health providers to help patients manage their medications, identify potential ways to save on prescription costs, and provide recommended vaccinations and adherence support,' said Himaswetha Bharatha, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager, CVS Pharmacy. Similar centers have also been opened in Harrisburg and Norristown, Pennsylvania. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
EMTA reminds riders of upcoming route changes
(WJET/WFXP) — There may be some changes coming to your bus route. Beginning June 7, the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority (EMTA) will modify some of its routes. The Presque Isle Express (Route 33) will start up for the summer in downtown Erie and drive through Presque Isle State Park. Rides on this route are free and will run on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tickets now available Erie Zoo's centennial Mane Event Since the colleges' spring semesters are over, Route 18 (Penn State Behrend), Route 19 (Gannon University) and the PennWest Edinboro Express will stop running. For information on the new route schedule, including changes to Route 105 (Corry) and Route 20L (Cultural Loop), click here or call EMTA at 814-452-3515. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
