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More Grandparents are Raising Grandkids: 3 Things to Know
Posted: July 18, 2017
Grandparents are great for passing down family recipes and stories of the “good ol’ days.” Today, an increasing number of grandparents are also raising their grandchildren. Pew Charitable Trusts data shows that 2.9 million grandparents were raising their grandchildren in 2015, compared with 2.5 million in 2005. Oftentimes, grandparents become primary caregivers due to unforeseen circumstances. Regardless of what those circumstances may be, there are... Read Article
Get Ready to 'Roar'
Posted: July 12, 2017
If you’re a motorcycle rider, there’s a good chance you’re planning to attend at least one bike rally this summer. One of the most popular ones around is Roar on the Shore, a bike fest in Erie Insurance’s hometown of Erie, Pennsylvania. This year’s rally will be held July 12-16. More than 170,000 riders will come to Erie to enjoy live music (including headliners Jackyl, Molly Hatchet, Great... Read Article
ERIE Cofounder‘s Legacy Honored in Hometown
Posted: July 10, 2017
On June 6, ERIE Co-founder O.G. Crawford was remembered during a special dedication ceremony in his hometown of Kane, Pennsylvania. A new amphitheater was built in his honor as a part of the Kane Area Revitalization Enterprise (K.A.R.E.). Erie Insurance was one of the many businesses to provide funding for the project in this town of 5,400, located 90 miles southeast of Erie. Erie Insurance... Read Article
Road Travel Maintains Increasing Trend in 2017
Posted: July 8, 2017
U.S. road travel is already up 1.5 percent over last year. So far, motorists have traveled 1.01 trillion miles on U.S. roads and highways in 2017. This matches similar travel trends seen in 2016. This is positive news for oil refiners, as the driving season (typically the summer months) is just about halfway over. Increases in motor travel will likely have an effect on gasoline... Read Article
Protect Your Pets from Hot Cars
Posted: July 7, 2017
To a dog, there’s nothing more exciting than going for a ride, having the window rolled down and feeling the wind in your ears. However, when the car stops and owners run a “quick” errand, what can happen to your pet is dangerous. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), hundreds of pets die in hot cars each year.... Read Article