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Local Students Recognized for Their Words

by Jim Wertz7/24/2015, 10:00 AM

In an era of 140 characterisms, two local students are acknowledged for their essay skills.

Erie Man Becoming Eye of the World

by Jim Wertz7/24/2015, 9:00 AM

"New Americans" filmmaker finds new subjects, new stories from outpost in Botswana.

A Roaring Success?

by Jim Wertz7/22/2015, 4:25 PM

Where is all of the revenue that Roar on the Shore is supposed to bring to Erie going? Local businesses haven't seen much of it.

Erie at Large: Our War on Guns

by Jim Wertz7/22/2015, 4:00 PM

City leaders are searching for solutions to gun violence in Erie

Casey Offers Boost to Proposed Marine Sanctuary

by Jim Wertz7/21/2015, 10:07 PM

Sen. Casey pledges support for Lake Erie Marine Sanctuary.

CHQ: Week 4

by Jim Wertz7/21/2015, 9:39 PM

Chautauqua Summer Season: Week Four is underway, perhaps with the best yet to come.

Film Office Announces Filmmaking Competition

by Jim Wertz7/9/2015, 11:29 PM

Greater Erie Film Office announces part II of its 2015 Screenwriting/Filmmaking Contest.

CHQ Week 3

by Jim Wertz7/9/2015, 3:06 PM

Chautauqua Institution preps for week three with some of the brightest and most controversial names in the Immigration debate.

Erie at Large: Kudos to Caz

by Jim Wertz7/8/2015, 4:44 PM

There's an unlikely convert after the latest City Council meeting.

The Promise of Pot

by Jim Wertz7/8/2015, 4:02 PM

Ideology, science, and the politics of medical marijuana.

Greater Erie Film Office Announces Screenplay Contest Winners

by Jim Wertz6/24/2015, 8:16 PM

Greater Erie Film Office rolls out winning screenplay and filmmaking contest.

Big Names Kick Off Summer Season at Chautauqua

by Jim Wertz6/24/2015, 2:50 PM

Chautauqua Institution Summer Season kicks off with Charlie Rose, Kay Bailey Hutchison and more...

Google Chrome Hears Your Every Move

by Jim Wertz6/24/2015, 1:32 PM

New plugin allows Google to access "your room."

Erie at Large: City Government Insists on Taking EMTA for a Ride

by Jim Wertz6/24/2015, 8:45 AM

Can the struggle for power in local government take a break so that change can be achieved?

Woman to Appear on #TheNew10

by Jim Wertz6/18/2015, 8:26 AM

The Treasury Department will place a woman on the new $10 bill. Who it will be could be up to you.

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