Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Millcreek Township public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
7 topics in public safety
Flock surveillance cameras
Fire department funding and LST tax
Belle Valley Fire Department
Flock Cameras
Flock cameras / township governance
West Ridge Fire Department
Citizens to be Heard
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Millcreek Township from local and regional media.
Property rezoning request draws backlash from Millcreek residents
The Millcreek Township Planning Commission voted unanimously on Tuesday not to recommend a rezoning request for a 19-acre property located off Interstate 90. Property owner Nick Scott requested to rezone the parcel, which is currently mostly resident...
Nov 11, 2026Millcreek Twp. officials prepare to convert Zem Zem Shrine Club into community center
Millcreek Township is finalizing its transition to assume full operations of the Zem Zem Shrine Club property on West 38th Street, preparing to convert the site into the new Millcreek Community Center. The transition comes five years after leadership...
Nov 10, 2026Erie County expands Opportunity Zone program
Erie County has announced the expansion of its Opportunity Zone program, extending federal economic development incentives to nine census tracts starting January 1. The Opportunity Zone program is a federal tax incentive designed to boost capital in ...
Nov 6, 2026Revisit Election Day 2026 updates, results from Erie County, Pa.
Revisit Election Day 2026 updates, results from Erie County, Pa. Erie Times-News
Nov 4, 2026HACE receives grant to reduce lead-based paint hazards
The city's housing authority was awarded nearly $3.6 million to remedy lead-based paint hazards. The grant comes from the Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program. Erie's Housing Authority is one of 13 recipients. The program was created to help reduce ...
Nov 4, 20262026 Pennsylvania General Election Results
(WJET/WFXP) — The 2026 Pennsylvania general election is on Tuesday, November 3. Notable races include the Governor, Lieutenant Governor and several House representatives. Below is our breakdown of several races throughout the Commonwealth:
Nov 3, 2026Millcreek Residents Invited to Shape the Future of the Presque Isle Gateway District
The Millcreek Township General Authority is inviting residents to share their vision for the Presque Isle Gateway District through a new community survey now open to the public.
Nov 3, 2026Millcreek Township Seeks Public Input on Gateway District
The Millcreek Township General Authority (MTGA) is inviting residents to learn more about the proposed Presque Isle Gateway District and provide feedback on the project's future during a public open house next month.
Nov 3, 2026West Ridge Fire Department Reenters 2024 Agreement with Millcreek Township
West Ridge Fire Department and Millcreek Township have reached an agreement to restore West Ridge's designation as a fire response department serving the Township.
Nov 2, 2026Millcreek, West Ridge Fire Department reach agreement
The dispute between Millcreek Township and the West Ridge Fire Department is apparently settled for the time being. The two sides reached an agreement regarding the township's hybrid fire protection contract, with West Ridge announcing Friday evening...
Oct 31, 2026Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $300,000 in Seven Pennsylvania Communities to Improve Walking
Pennsylvanians in seven communities will benefit from the Shapiro Administration’s investment of nearly $300,000 to help develop active transportation plans that connect local destinations with improved pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks.
Oct 30, 2026Millcreek residents react to ongoing fire department contract dispute
First responders in Millcreek Township are at odds over a fire protection contract, leaving residents questioning who will be there to answer the call in the event of an emergency. "They shouldn't be squabbling like this, you know, get to the table, ...
Oct 30, 2026