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šŸŒ± How Erie County schools will bring cursive back to classrooms

Erie, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Erie! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How Erie County schools will bring cursive back to classrooms
  • How to snag tickets for Erie Zooā€™s biggest beer night
  • Will Erie Catholicā€™s new Hilfiger-only uniforms really promote equity?

Also on today's calendar: Karaoke Night in Downtown Erie | Flagship City Food Hall ā€” Flagship City District.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
  • Friday: Clouds breaking, a shower, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Erie County school districts implement cursive handwriting instruction (goerie.com) ā€” Starting in the 2026-27 school year, Erie County school districts will roll out new cursive handwriting instruction to comply with Pennsylvaniaā€™s updated education law. Local districts including Fairview, General McLane, Millcreek, and Wattsburg are adding or expanding cursive lessons in second and third grades, with extra practice through upper elementary to support fine motor and learning skills.
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2. Lions, Tigers, & Beers Returns to the Erie Zoo This October (erienewsnow.com) ā€” Erie Zooā€™s popular 21+ fundraiser ā€œLions, Tigers, & Beersā€ returns October 3, with tickets going on sale August 28 at 9 a.m. Erie residents can sample craft beers from Erie Beer Company, enjoy local music, food trucks, and behind-the-scenes animal tours, with proceeds supporting the zooā€™s conservation, education, and animal care work.
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3. Erie Catholic School System Uniform Policy Draws Parent Criticism (erienewsnow.com) ā€” Families in the Erie Catholic School System are pushing back against a new Tommy Hilfiger-only uniform policy they fear will raise costs and create divisions among students during a one-year transition period. School leaders say the change is meant to improve consistency and equity, and are planning used-uniform closets, discounts, and parent meetings as they evaluate the policy before full implementation in 2027-28.
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4. Brother's Keeper Add Second Erie Comeback Show With Earth Crisis & Ringworm (themosh.net) ā€” Erie hardcore fans are getting a double hometown comeback from Brotherā€™s Keeper this October at The Bunker, with shows on the 16th and 17th. The first night features Snapcase and more, while the second adds Earth Crisis, Ringworm, and others, marking the bandā€™s first Erie performances in years following their new single release.
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5. More Than the Music: How Local Hip-Hop Artist TayJer is Building His Own Lane (eriereader.com) ā€” Erie hip-hop artist TayJer is rapidly growing his profile while proudly repping the cityā€™s music scene, from headlining Oliverā€™s Beer Garden on the Bayfront to filming videos at local landmarks. Heā€™s built a brand around school-centered social media content, collaborations with Erie businesses, and charitable tie-ins, and hopes to use his expanding platform to support causes like Make-A-Wish and autism-related efforts.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I got a letter from the city telling me that I have to repair my sidewalk!
    Which it needs repaired. Which it does and has needed it for probably 25 years or more. Actually it is not that my side walk is broken, it is thatā€¦ (Nextdoor Franklin Terrace)
  • For all of you that have spectrum and are complaining your bills keep going up look at your bill details.
    Spectrum tells you when your promotion prices will expire. I was informed over a a year maybe two that their prices were going to be up go graduallyā€¦ (Nextdoor Liberty)
  • ROADWORK on I-80 Eastbound between MM 0 and MM 6. Right Lane (of 2 Lanes) Blocked.... (X: 511PAErie)
  • Pennsylvania voters won't just decide local races in 2026. The results could shape who controls state government and what policy changes are possible... (X: GoErie)
  • Gannon University posted a job opening for 2nd shift Custodian in Erie. Apply here.
  • Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Erie. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Erie here.

Ok Erie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Erie

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