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2016 Republican Primary Begins to Take Shape

by Jim Wertz12/18/2014, 12:10 AM

The Republican field begins to take shape for 2016. When will we learn from our mistakes.

Confirmations and Tax Breaks Mark End of 113th Congress

by Jim Wertz12/18/2014, 12:05 AM

The Senate confirms a surgeon general and lots, lots, of judges.

Congress and Wall Street Pass Funding Bill

by Jim Wertz12/15/2014, 10:46 AM

Congress passed a spending bill, but at what cost?

Dahlkemper Joins Wolf Transition Team

by Jim Wertz12/13/2014, 10:55 AM

Erie County Executive Kathy Dahlkemper joins Wolf transition team.

Second Term Obama

by Jim Wertz12/10/2014, 11:09 PM

Presidential precedent on prodigious problems.

Earll joins PASSHE Board of Governors

by Jim Wertz12/10/2014, 10:17 AM

Former State Sen. Jane Earll sworn in to PASSHE Board of Governors.

Erie At Large: Starry-eyed Politicians

by Jim Wertz12/10/2014, 6:30 AM

Erie's 2017 mayoral primary is already the talk of the town. Are we ready?

Hillary 2016: Breaking the Country Mold

by Jim Wertz12/7/2014, 12:18 PM

Hillary's SuperPAC is on the move and it's not pretty.

State of DisUnion

by Jim Wertz12/6/2014, 5:05 PM

Congressional Republicans don't want a State of the Union. The President should give them what they want.

NPR Tiny Desk Concert Seeks New Blood

by Jim Wertz12/4/2014, 1:15 PM

NPR is hosting a Tiny Desk Concert contest. The mic could be yours.

Film Society Announces New Partnerships

by Jim Wertz12/1/2014, 8:06 PM

Film Society announces two local partnerships.

Shop Small and Drink Local

by Jim Wertz11/30/2014, 11:45 PM

Shop small Saturday may be behind us but there's work to be done in the name of local business.

Author of Best-Selling 'Go the F**k to Sleep' Takes on Mealtime in Sequel

by Jim Wertz11/29/2014, 11:40 AM

Make room on your bookshelf. The best selling author of Go the F**k to Sleep is back to take on the tedium of toddlerhood.

Potty-Mouthed Princesses: Part 2

by Jim Wertz11/28/2014, 3:27 PM

The potty-mouthed princesses are back and they've f@#%ing had it with domestic violence.

Penelec Tree Trimming Leaves Much to be Desired

by Jim Wertz11/26/2014, 9:30 AM

Why some neighborhoods are manicured while others get chopped

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