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Purrista Cat Café Opens in Downtown Erie

by Amy VanScoter3/8/2022, 11:14 AM

Founder Dena Rupp teams up with Because You Care to launch an Erie first

State of the Plate in Erie

by Ben Speggen3/3/2022, 11:58 AM

After crushing economic blows dished out by the COVID-19 pandemic, the restaurant sector in Erie is starting to cook up a healthy recovery

Projects Ramping Up on Fifth and State

by Matt Swanseger2/17/2022, 12:00 PM

Richford Arms expansion, ASCEND Climbing Gym set sights on 2023 debuts

Grounded Print Shop's New Leaf on Old Ground

by Erin Phillips12/14/2021, 5:00 PM

How Ashley Pastore has made repurposing an art

Steeped in Intuition

by Amy VanScoter12/2/2021, 2:30 PM

New local business Sacred Ayla Tea Co. creates custom blends

3RD Official Clothing Pushes For Nationwide Exposure

by Charles Brown11/29/2021, 1:04 PM

Fashion entrepreneur Khyre Drayer embarks on cross-country trip

The Generational Legacy of Larry's Central Market, an Anchor in Little Italy

by Erin Phillips11/22/2021, 10:45 AM

Family feel of Sassafras Street staple still resonates

Shopping Local? Stitch Together a Plan

by Liz Allen11/18/2021, 10:00 AM

Gem City brings together creators from every corner

Sacred Divine Femininity

by Amy VanScoter11/15/2021, 12:18 PM

Reconnecting women to their sacred energy with traditional practices

How Small Businesses Can Save Society

by Hannah McDonald11/11/2021, 11:30 AM

The 'little guys' have a bigger impact than most of us realize

'New Americans in Erie County' Report Quantifies Impact of Immigrant Population

by Matt Swanseger8/4/2021, 10:30 AM

Foreign-born residents made significant economic contributions in 2019

Oliver's Beer Garden Set to Open July 30

by Matt Swanseger7/27/2021, 10:00 AM

Scott Enterprises banking on concept of open-air Presque Isle 'Bay'varia

Erie's COVID-19 Economy Slower on the Rebound

by Matt Swanseger2/25/2021, 11:16 AM

Recovery in progress, but lagging behind national average

The Quiet Force of Emma Lawrence

by Erin Phillips2/15/2021, 11:00 AM

The story of Erie's first Black female business owner

Restorative Justice and Cannabis

by Chloe Forbes2/12/2021, 12:00 PM

As industry grows, new opportunities must be colorblind

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