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Erie Needs the Energy to Turn Itself Around: Wind Energy

by Ben Speggen2/3/2016, 11:15 AM

In addition to solar potential, we also have a lot of wind. Thus, we must have a lot of answers blowin' about in it.

Erie Needs the Energy to Turn Itself Around

by Ben Speggen1/20/2016, 10:30 AM

Buffalo is booming through the manufacture of solar panels; Erie should be taking note.

The Value of a Dollar

by Ben Speggen1/6/2016, 2:30 PM

Evaluating the impact of local investment by small businesses.

Erie, It's High Time We Make Some Tough Choices About Our Future

by Ben Speggen1/6/2016, 10:00 AM

Because if we don't, we may not have a future to argue over, as 2016 goes out with a whimper and not a bang.

2015: The Year of…

by Ben Speggen12/23/2015, 10:00 AM

Guns, terror, police violence, climate change, same-sex marriage – here's looking at you, 2015.

Erie Theater Company Presents Langston Hughes' Black Nativity

by Ben Speggen12/9/2015, 3:15 PM

Erie Theater Company will conclude its inaugural season with a one-night-only exploration of Langston Hughes' Black Nativity.

Flash Trumps Substance at GOP Commonwealth Club Luncheon

by Ben Speggen12/9/2015, 10:55 AM

Pennsylvania Republicans unleash a bull in a china shop.

Growing Erie by Feeding Erie

by Ben Speggen12/9/2015, 10:30 AM

It's time to embrace, celebrate, and champion the culinary arts of Erie.

Tom Kennedy's Renaissance

by Ben Speggen11/25/2015, 2:15 PM

The engineer-turned-developer has always been a dreamer.

The Rising Tide Triumphs Through a Sense of Community

by Ben Speggen11/25/2015, 1:45 PM

Local lawyer hosts first-ever TEDx event in Erie.

ISIS knows what it is. Does America?

by Ben Speggen11/25/2015, 11:30 AM

Islamic State attacks in Paris force the U.S. to come to terms with what it means to be "American" in the 21st Century.

CONNECT for the Community

by Ben Speggen11/11/2015, 12:45 PM

Exploring Erie's east side opportunity

20th Century Pains of Erie Parking Need 21st Century Treatment

by Ben Speggen11/11/2015, 11:15 AM

Parkers pay the price of outdated technology one quarter at a time.

Ellis Looks Back to See Forward

by Ben Speggen11/11/2015, 10:45 AM

Local artist selected to screen film on immigration

Maybe it's Time to Kickstart Erie

by Ben Speggen10/28/2015, 10:45 AM

Erie isn't afraid to invest in food and films – what about government?

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