Grab a camp chair and some bug spray — the orchestra’s in town!

The Erie Philharmonic returns to Diamond Park tonight for an outdoor concert that has become a tradition in the post-pandemic era.

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Mike Crowley can be reached at (814) 724-6370 or by email at mcrowley@meadvilletribune.com.