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Brenton Davis' Military Claims Disputed

by Erie Reader Staff10/21/2021, 5:44 PM

The Republican Erie County Executive Nominee boasts questionable combat experience

A Q&A with Erie County Sheriff Candidate Chris Campanelli

by Nick Warren10/16/2021, 12:30 PM

With 25 years of experience, Campanelli has a fresh perspective for the office

Erie at Large: Defeating Trump Was Just the Start

by Jim Wertz10/15/2021, 9:32 AM

Trumpian attitudes still strongly linger in right-wing politics, ideologies

Erie's Municipal General Elections Set for Nov. 2

by Ben Speggen10/11/2021, 11:15 AM

What role will voter turnout play as key races see new faces?

Bayfront Battle

by By CIVITAS.design and Connect Urban Erie members. Illustrated by Brad Pattullo.10/6/2021, 4:25 PM

In wake of proposed Bayfront Highway, a boulevard alternative boosts connectivity

Erie At Large: The Stakes Remain High in Local Elections

by Jim Wertz9/16/2021, 10:00 AM

Important races include several in state judicial system

Sitting Down with Senator Pat Toomey

by Ben Speggen9/14/2021, 10:45 AM

Discussing the state of the senate and the GOP, the filibuster, Afghanistan, cryptocurrency and infrastructure bill, Donald Trump, and more

Tyler Titus Is Listening to Erie

by Nick Warren9/1/2021, 12:00 PM

A talk with the candidate for Erie County Executive on their plans for office

Erie Can Build Our Region's Economic Future?

by Andrew Dolan6/9/2021, 11:00 AM

How the American Jobs Plan will lay the foundation

Progressives Push On to November

by Ben Speggen6/7/2021, 11:11 AM

What do the May primary victories tell us about Erie politics today?

Erie Community College Partners with Erie County Public Library

by Nick Warren5/24/2021, 5:13 PM

Library services tapped for developing Community College

'We Believe in Erie' Fund Demonstrates Belief in Inclusive Future

by Matt Swanseger5/18/2021, 11:00 AM

GEEDC, ECF initiative will provide $120k-$150k annually to minority students

Letters to the Editor: A County Executive Who Puts Working Families First

by Erie Reader Guest Author5/11/2021, 3:41 PM

Dr. Tyler Titus speaks to their campaign

Unpacking Your Primary Ballot Questions

by Nick Warren5/11/2021, 1:30 PM

What the May 18 questions mean in plain English AND a sample of what races you'll see on your ballot

Misinformation in the Aftermath of Trump

by Dan Schank5/11/2021, 1:30 PM

QAnon, "Stop the Steal," and everything in between

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