PA House of Representatives About to Cripple Small Businesses in Our Area
by Ben Speggen6/25/2014, 9:11 AM
PA House looks to tackle deficit by gutting key programs that support small businesses.
Summer In The City
by Jim Wertz6/25/2014, 6:02 AM
Jobs Program Steers At-risk Youth Toward A Better Path
The Way I See It: That's the way the potato chip (factory and plan for new jobs) crumbles
by Rebecca Styn6/25/2014, 5:10 AM
What could be more noncontroversial than putting a new potato chip plant into an old potato chip plant? Apparently putting a new potato chip plant into an old potato chip plant...
Pressure mounts for Redskins name change
by Erie Reader Author6/23/2014, 12:21 PM
Team owner appears adamant about maintaining team's nickname
Interest growing in 'The Community's College'
by Erie Reader Author6/21/2014, 7:00 AM
Edinboro University officials say more than 150 would-be students have expressed an interest in the new Porreco College
Erie mom facing criminal charges
by Erie Reader Author6/20/2014, 12:04 PM
Authorities say woman gave alcohol to her 13-month-old daughter
Employees Community Service Fund of GE Commits $30K to Pre-K for PA; Pledges 3,000 Signatures
by Staff6/17/2014, 9:48 AM
Pre-K for PA efforts would increase access for middle class families; Supporting organizations line up behind Pre-K for PA effort
Erie Bluffs: A Tradition of Trouble
by Mary Birdsong6/11/2014, 6:47 AM
From being forgotten by the State to the Overlook Park masterplan to Bayfront Beautification Project, the history and status of what's becoming known as "Billboard Alley"
The Way I See It: The Trouble with Raising the Minimum Wage
by Rebecca Styn6/11/2014, 6:13 AM
Seattle's minimum wage increased to $15 per hour -- more than twice what Erie residents make at $7.25.
The Way I See It: "Not In My Backyard" Wins Again
by Rebecca Styn5/28/2014, 8:10 AM
Erie's Inland Port Project Derailed.
Considering the City: What good is public transit?
by CIVITAS members: Lisa Austin5/28/2014, 8:08 AM
For every one dollar invested in public transportation, four dollars is generated in local economic returns. Is it time for Erie to invest in better public transportation?
Geeked Out: Net Neutrality at Risk
by John Lindvay5/28/2014, 7:41 AM
Why We All Need to Care about Net Neutrality.
Street Corner Soapbox: Same-sex marriage now legal in Pa.
by Jay Stevens5/28/2014, 6:17 AM
This is a victory for love.
The Way I See It: The future of Center of Performing Arts at McDowell
by Rebecca Styn5/14/2014, 1:53 PM
Funding is low, so arts are first to go -- same old story, or different case?
Street Corner Soapbox: Time to Move On
by Jay Stevens5/14/2014, 6:55 AM
It's time to recognize there is no "debate" on climate change.