Erie is a city located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania. Erie lost its status as the state's third-largest city to Allentown after the 2000 census. Over 10% of the nation's plastics are manufactured or finished in Erie-based plastics plants.

Erie is the home of the US Brig Niagara. This antique flagship was once commanded by Oliver Hazard Perry in the 1812 Battle of Lake Erie. Due to the Niagara's presence, Erie's nickname is "The Flagship City." The flagship Niagara is usually docked at the Erie Maritime Museum in Erie. Erie was the hometown of The Oneders, in the Tom Hanks film "That Thing You Do".Erie was first settled by the French, who built Fort Presque Isle in 1753. Presque Isle means "almost an island" in French.

Erie is home to the Erie Philharmonic Orchestra. The Lake Erie Ballet is a professional ballet company which puts on a number of performances of well-known ballets throughout the year. The Erie Civic Music Association attracts professional entertainers from all over the world. The Erie Art Museum is Erie's premier art gallery. Along West 6th St. is Millionaire's Row. There stands a collection of 19th century Victorian houses/mansions. The oldest lighthouse on all of the Great Lakes stands at the foot of Lighthouse Street in the city.

Erie is home to a substantial Polish-American community. Along with Poles, there is a strong presence of Irish, Slovakians, and Italians in Erie. The Roman Catholic Church has a significant presence in Erie, with over 75 percent of the population claiming to be Catholic. St. Peter's steeple is the highest structure in the city.

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