I like it. (Mercer Co. area here.) I was in Erie last week. Was there last week and will be again next month.

You have a some unique small stores that I’d like to visit.

It is noticeable the downtown is in an economic downturn as LE based commerce has shrunk

Your “poor” areas look a lot worse than 5-8 years ago. And my “feels” in those area are worse than I remember.