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Erin PhillipsErin Phillips

Find Erin on instagram @olderieonfoot, where she discovers Erie's beautiful old places by foot, stroller, papoose, bike and occasionally minivan. 

Erie's Summer of Reading: Writing Our Next Chapter Together

by Erin Phillips5/8/2026, 8:00 AM
City-wide literacy initiatives building a community of readers

2026 Summer Events Preview

by Erin Phillips5/7/2026, 9:00 AM
Celebrate summer in Erie with live music, food, and athletic, educational, and cultural experiences

The Contributors of the Erie Reader

by Erin Phillips4/10/2026, 8:00 AM
A look behind the bylines of our Reader writers, editors, and artists

Celebrating 20 Years of Erie's Craft Beer

by Erin Phillips4/9/2026, 12:30 PM
Raise a glass to public media

Erie's Can't Miss Dishes 2026

by Erin Phillips3/16/2026, 8:00 AM
Local menu items we can't stop thinking about

Erie's Sourdough Culture

by Erin Phillips3/12/2026, 9:00 AM
The stories behind the starters from local bakers

A Local Black History Lesson in Portraiture

by Erin Phillips2/12/2026, 9:00 AM
Three Erie women inspire high school art classes and Erie Reader cover

Erie's Year in Review 2025

by Erin Phillips12/11/2025, 9:00 AM
Our year in politics, economics, arts, culture, athletics, education, and environment

Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide 2025

by Erin Phillips11/6/2025, 9:00 AM
Archetypes are anything but typical when you shop local

Brand New Best of Erie 2025

by Erin Phillips10/20/2025, 8:00 AM
Revamping our voting system makes Best Of the absolute best

Preservation Erie's 2025 Greater Erie Awards

by Erin Phillips10/16/2025, 8:00 AM
Recognizing local achievements in historic preservation

The Erie Experience: Spooky Urban Legends, Folktales, and Lore

by Erin Phillips10/13/2025, 9:00 AM
One high school department's creative way to teach local history, critical thinking

National Coming-Out Day: Erie Family Photo

by Erin Phillips9/29/2025, 11:00 AM
Local advocacy group recreates 30-year old photo at Erie County Courthouse

From Star Wars to Jurassic Park: Erie Phil Brings John Williams' Epic Scores to Life

by Erin Phillips9/22/2025, 8:00 AM
Pops series launches with salute to Hollywood's greatest composer

Reading is Resistance

by Erin Phillips9/11/2025, 12:00 PM
Lake Erie Lit Fest Returns to Frontier Park

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Community & Causes
May. 14th

The Downtown Edinboro Art & Music Festival

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Erie Reader: Vol. 16, No. 5
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