The concern that religious condemnations of homosexuality might be designated as "hate speech" has been a recent point of national debate.
To-do List: Black Flag and Erie's Wild Rib Cook-Off and Music Festival
by Alex Bieler5/27/2013, 3:51 PM
Black Flag comes to the crooked i, Erie's Wild Rib Cook-off and Music Festival
Back in the Day: Leon Dryfoos, a town character
by Barry Casselman5/27/2013, 2:58 PM
You have to be a senior citizen in Erie to know the name of Leon Dryfoos, one of the city's great characters in its long history. Born in 1892, Dryfoos grew up in Erie in the colorful turn-of-the-century era when the city was still a major port and a growing industrial center, and was just beginning to formalize the cultural institutions which have continued to this day.
You Ought to Know: Angie Seykora
by Leslie McAllister5/15/2013, 7:00 AM
There exist both Zen and minimal elements. She uses everyday materials – cellophane, roofing felt, plastic Christmas tree needles – and yet what's so Zenfully twisted about it is that you begin to see the properties, the natural state of these things becoming magnificent.
MUFON Invades Bayfront
by Cory Vaillancourt5/15/2013, 7:00 AM
You may not have heard, but, on a recent Saturday, there was a strange sighting at the Bayfront Convention Center.
Perry 200 Parade
by Alex Bieler5/15/2013, 6:59 AM
A Celebration 200 Years in the Making: The Perry 200 Grand Patriotic Parade
You Ought to Know: Chuck Scalise
by Rebecca Styn5/1/2013, 7:00 AM
Everybody knows Chuck. If you don't, here's your chance.
You Ought to Know: Sarah Purvis
by Leslie McAllister4/17/2013, 7:00 AM
Sarah Purvis teaches her students much more than dance.
National Record Store Day
by Matt Flowers4/17/2013, 6:57 AM
Vinyl enthusiasts should head to Graham's Records for this new holiday.
Erie's 40 under 40
by The Editors4/3/2013, 7:03 AM
Young innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders shaping the future of Erie, PA.
You Ought to Know: Adam Holquist
by Alex Bieler4/3/2013, 7:00 AM
I'll take "Brilliant people from Erie, Pennsylvania for $2,000 please, Alex."
You Ought to Know: Mishol Randolph
by Matt Flowers3/20/2013, 6:40 PM
She's been to hell, and back; and now, she's dressed for success.
Back in the Day: Lincoln in Erie
by Barry Casselman3/6/2013, 3:34 PM
Barry Casselman reveals some surprising information about Honest Abe's connection to fair Erie.
You Ought to Know: Sean Whaling
by Alex Bieler2/19/2013, 10:03 PM
Alex Bieler calls Sean Whaling a "jack of all trades." You will too, once you read this.
You Ought to Know: Jordyn Colao
by Matt Flowers2/6/2013, 2:22 PM
Flowers for Miss Pennsylvania! Matt Flowers, that is.