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Solar Eclipse Viewing Events Near You
Posted by on August 17, 2017
The United States is going to experience the largest solar eclipse of the century on Monday, August 21, and we want you to be prepared. Four states in ERIE’s footprint are included in the solar eclipse path of totality: Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee and North Carolina. The path of totality is a line about 70 miles wide that will cross the U.S. from West to East.... Read Article
Solar Eclipse Safety Check: 3 Things To Know
Posted by on August 16, 2017
Here comes the sun… On Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, North America will get a rare glimpse of a total solar eclipse. According to NASA, a total eclipse happens only once every hundred years or so – so it’s safe to say this is a once-in-a-lifetime event for many folks. While a solar eclipse doesn’t bring the type of immediate destruction you’d see from other natural... Read Article
Buying a Car vs. Ridesharing
Posted by on August 11, 2017
With more ridesharing and car sharing options available, many people are opting out of car ownership completely. Companies like Zipcar, Lyft, Uber and Liftshare are making transportation as easy as the click of a button and it has people thinking: What do I need a car for anyway? One of the hardest parts of car shopping and buying is the necessary long-term commitment that comes... Read Article
4 Things Parents Should Know About Power Windows
Posted by on August 9, 2017
Cruising with the windows down is one of summer’s greatest simple pleasures. But if you’ve got kiddos in the back seat, don’t forget to stay alert when you roll them back up. Power windows can cause injury if little fingers, hands or limbs are in the way. Injuries can be more serious – or even fatal – if the window closes on a child’s head... Read Article
Does Your Auto Insurance Cover Air Conditioning?
Posted by on August 4, 2017
Driving a car with no A/C can be miserable during the hot summer months, particularly during a heatwave. As important as it is to your comfort and that of your passengers, automotive air conditioning can be expensive to repair or replace when it breaks down or malfunctions. In many cases, when the A/C malfunctions, it is considered normal wear-and-tear and not covered by auto insurance... Read Article
