The opportunity Erie has a rare chance to land one of the most transformative industrial projects in its modern history: a Navy‑focused shipyard on the former Erie Coke site. The proposal from Gem City Shipbuilding is serious, detailed, and backed by federal interest. If built, it would anchor thousands of jobs, revitalize the port, and […]
Does the PA DEP Really Want the Public to See Their Public Notices?
When is a public notice not really a public notice? If a government agency publishes a notice in an obscure government document asking for public comments, they can say they did what was required knowing full well that very few people will ever read it. If you find it too late to add your thoughts, […]
Too Many Pennsylvania Counties Like Erie County Have a Development Crisis
Erie County should be one of the most competitive industrial regions in the Northeast. It has the land, the workforce, and the logistical advantages to attract major employers. Yet companies are walking away, downsizing plans, or refusing to build here at all. The reason, repeated by developers and business leaders across the region, is increasingly […]
Legislators and NE Community Members Discuss Permitting Problems Hindering Local Development
Nick Mobilia arranged a meeting in North East, gathering members of the farm bureau, Congressman Mike Kelly, State Senator Dan Laughlin and several members of the North East community to discuss permitting problems with the various government agencies, especially the PA Department of Environmental Protection. The main topic of discussion was the number of local […]
Former NE Truck Stop at I90 and Rte 20 Slated for Environmental Cleanup
Pursuant to the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the Act of May 19, 1995, P.L. 4, No. 1995-2 (“Act 2”), notice is hereby given that Ironstone Properties LLC, has submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection a Notice of Intent to Remediate for a Site located at 12214 East Main Road, in […]
Lake Erie Water Level Returning to Normal
There’s been so much talk about shoreline erosion due to Lake Erie water levels and the concern about sand replenishment east of the marina, but do you know where Lake Erie’s water level is compared to where it’s been? The above chart shows the level is declining and returning to its long term average. That’s […]
PA Environmental Regulations Choke Economic Development in North East
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been instrumental in almost single-handedly thwarting economic development in North East. As noted here before, the DEP has raised objections to work that needs to be done at the North East Marina, to development of the truck stop at the Route 20 and I90 interchange and added […]
Multi-Agency Meeting Held at NE Marina Seeking Resolution to the Sand Problem
Representatives from several state and federal agencies, local legislators and the marina authority board met on Thursday trying to resolve the very costly issue of moving sand as the marina is currently required to do. In attendance were representatives from the PA Fish and Boat Commission, the PA Department of Environmental Protection, the Army Corps […]
PA Legislators and DEP Tour North East to Learn How Their Decisions Affect Local Development
On Monday morning, PA State Senator Dan Laughlin, State Representative Jake Banta and members of the PA Department of Environmental Protection toured several North East locations; the new football field at the North East School District, the North East Community Marina and the planned location of a Sheetz gas station at the I90 and Route […]
NE Marina Modified Dredging Approach Appears to Salvage 2023 Boating Season
The PA Fish and Boat Commission announced today a tentative agreement with the PA DEP for dredging the marina basin: After an on-site scoping meeting earlier this week between PFBC, DEP, and Department of General Services Job Order Contracting, it was determined that the lake water levels have risen to a point that a modified […]