Why Erie? Just look how beautiful our hometown looks in this picture. Below are a few links that would tell you why I heart Erie and why we should change the stigma that Erie was a mistake on the lake. I heart Erie because of the 99,782 residents who work, live, pray, laugh, and love in Erie. Discover and expERIEce Erie! Let's excel Erie together because better days are ahead while we relax and watch the sunsets in our own sandbox in our own backyard. Below is where you can leave your comments on why Erie? why now? ​