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The New American Crisis: Common Sense

by Emerson Bannon Cutri, 40 Under 40 Class of 2026

America 250 through the eyes of Thomas Paine

Disclosure Day Is Well-Made but Silly

by Forest Taylor

I want to believe

Brooke Surgener and the Bandits Go All In

by Edwina Capozziello

Local indie favorite celebrates new EP release at King's Rook Club

Take Your Beer for a Walk: Saturday Sip Circuit

by Jeff McCullor

Tour four local watering holes, on foot with cup in hand

Cast Away Your Cares with Bad Auditions by Bad Actors

by Erica Stewart

Director Rodland brings whimsy, good time to PACA stage

Celebrating America at 250

by Chloe Forbes

July calendar filled with patriotic events

A Useful Ghost is a Brilliant Romantic Fantasy

by Forest Taylor

Til death do us part

Celebrate the Symphony of the Summer with Erie Philharmonic Outdoor Concerts

by Thomas Taylor

Free pops, family-friendly, and brass selections performed throughout Erie County

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Feature Stories

Erie's 40 Under 40 Class of 2026

by Erie Reader Staff

Honoring Erie's best and brightest movers and shakers

JES Announces First Events of 18th Annual Global Summit Lineup

by Chloe Forbes

Presenting some of the yearly slate of thought-provoking speakers and events planned for the fall

McGarrey's Oakwood Cafe and Colony Pizza Expand Eastward

by Jonathan Burdick

Two long-standing Erie favorites join forces

CAFE Brings Changes to CelebrateErie Celebration for 2026

by Sarah Morrison

Cultures, Arts, Festivals, and Events board explores improvements to experience, accessibility

A Bigger, Better Blasco: Renovating the Mead Children's Library

by Dan Schank

Changes highlight accessibility, engagement, and built-in learning

The Genius of Genesis

by Liz Allen

How SSJNN program creates new homeowners

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Spotlight Events

Brooke Surgener and the Bandits Go All In

by Edwina Capozziello

Local indie favorite celebrates new EP release at King's Rook Club

Cast Away Your Cares with Bad Auditions by Bad Actors

by Erica Stewart

Director Rodland brings whimsy, good time to PACA stage

Celebrating America at 250

by Chloe Forbes

July calendar filled with patriotic events

Celebrate the Symphony of the Summer with Erie Philharmonic Outdoor Concerts

by Thomas Taylor

Free pops, family-friendly, and brass selections performed throughout Erie County

Femme Night Returns

by Edwina Capozziello

Divine feminine energy dance party

Poetry Festival at Cafe 7-10 Returns in Rhyme

by Thomas Taylor

Attend to read, enjoy, and support local authors

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Community

Words Matter: Why the "R" Word Still Hurts — and Why We Must Do Better

by Dr. Maureen Barber-Carey, Executive Vice President of the Barber National Institute

An Op-Ed acknowledging Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

ICE in Erie: PA United's Rapid Response Network Established to Increase Protections, Inform Neighbors

by Carlos Mora, County Organizer for PA United

Protecting the constitutional rights of our community

ICE Protest Pop-Up

by Alana Sabol

Erie citizens protest in Perry Square in light of ICE shootings in Minneapolis

Soup Stroll returns to Downtown Erie with Cozy Flavors and Community Spirit

by Jessica Hunter

Expanded fall event brings more soups, more stops, and plenty of local flavor - all while supporting Emmaus Ministries Soup Kitchen.

Future Concepts Open House: Coke Site

by Alana Sabol

Port Authority shares three possible layouts for the remediation project with the public

Erie County United Housing Town Hall

by Alana Sabol

Discussions on affordable and accessible housing in Erie

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Comics

Negative Worlds: June 2026

by Nick Warren

Erie Summer Bingo Card (Hypocrite Edition)

Just Toyin' Witcha: June 2026

by B. Toy

Tommy in Toon: June 2026

by Tommy Link

Fridge Comics: June 2026

by Anthony Carson

Fish That Talk: June 2026

by John Bavaro

London calling

Negative Worlds: May 2026

by Nick Warren

Some or every summer

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