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Erie at Large: Change Agents or Chump Change?

by Jim Wertz3/18/2015, 9:00 AM

Erie has always struggled between stasis and and constructive argumentation, where do we stand now?

Lower East Side Fightin' Eagles

by Jim Wertz3/18/2015, 8:45 AM

Matt DeForce keeps Erie boxing alive.

Erie Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

by Jim Wertz3/14/2015, 4:39 PM

The sights (imagine the sounds) of Erie's St. Patty's Day Parade.

Google Plants Stake in Virtual Worlds

by Jim Wertz3/9/2015, 10:07 AM

Google and Facebook are venturing into virtual reality for a sci-fi showdown. Will it pay off?

Jobs Up, Wages Down

by Jim Wertz3/8/2015, 2:02 PM

The February jobs report shows more jobs being created nationwide, but wages don't add up.

Wolf Presents Bold Budget, Bright Future

by Jim Wertz3/5/2015, 12:45 AM

Gov. Wolf laid out a bold agenda. Will the legislature follow the bold lead?

Erie at Large: The Ballad of CRIZ

by Jim Wertz3/4/2015, 8:00 AM

Jim Wertz talks bayfront development and the role of CRIZ.

Whaley to Run for City Council

by Jim Wertz2/27/2015, 5:10 PM

Fmr. mayoral aide Jon Whaley says he'll run for City Council (and someday Mayor... again).

Net Neutrality and the Prospect of an Open Internet

by Jim Wertz2/27/2015, 12:35 AM

The FCC took major steps in the fight for net neutrality.

The Race is on for the Brewer's Cup

by Jim Wertz2/24/2015, 10:29 PM

The Brewerie at Union Station to host 8th annual Brewer's Cup.

Erie at Large: Roar on the Shore and Economic Development

by Jim Wertz2/18/2015, 8:45 AM

Jim Wertz explains his disdain for Roar on the Shore.

AcousticSheep

by Jim Wertz2/18/2015, 8:15 AM

One Erie business is paving the way for innovative headphone technology.

City Council Race Opens Window on 2017

by Jim Wertz2/17/2015, 12:06 AM

Four candidates enter race for Erie City Council.

Heroes and Villains

by Jim Wertz2/7/2015, 6:59 AM

The Erie Philharmonic plays music of film and television.

"Advanced Industries" are Economic Anchor

by Jim Wertz2/4/2015, 10:27 AM

Brookings Institution report analyzes "America's Advanced Industries." Where does Erie fit it?

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