Opinion

Sometimes left, sometimes right, but always bold. These are the opinions of Erie Reader contributors, but not necessarily those of the ER editors, staff, or advertisers.

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Exile On State Street: DevelopErie's New Direction of Small-minded Thinking Yields Small-minded Results

by Rick Filippi2/4/2015, 7:40 AM

Overzealous? We weren't zealous enough, argues Rick Filippi.

Erie At Large: Erie's Self-Image Problem

by Jim Wertz2/4/2015, 7:30 AM

We should embrace this reality rather than resist it. It means we can take risks.

Street Corner Soapbox: The Paths Forward and What It Takes to Become Innovative

by Jay Stevens2/4/2015, 7:20 AM

Jay Stevens wants to be optimistic. He also wants to believe. He really, really does -- but...

Geeked Out: The Future of West Erie Plaza Theater and the Role of Film-based Entrepreneurs in Erie

by John Lindvay2/4/2015, 4:10 AM

The landmark theater is getting a date with a wrecking ball.

A Lot of Fuss is Being Made Over Budweiser's 'No Fuss' Ad

by Melissa Bruno2/3/2015, 10:29 AM

Turns out that bashing your newly purchased product is a bad idea. A really, really bad idea.

Pool of Judicial Candidates Deepens

by Jim Wertz2/2/2015, 11:08 PM

More candidates join race for Erie County Judge.

Candidates for Judge Begin to Mount

by Jim Wertz1/27/2015, 9:52 PM

The 2015 municipal primary season is underway. It's time to get judgy.

Pa Senate GOP Sues Wolf

by Jim Wertz1/26/2015, 4:50 PM

Pa. Senate GOP is unhappy about early Wolf moves. Follows in federal GOP footsteps.

DISH Rolls Out SLING TV at CES

by Jim Wertz1/26/2015, 11:29 AM

Cable cutters, unite...behind cable networks? It's true.

Bizzarro Receives New Committee Assignments

by Jim Wertz1/23/2015, 12:31 PM

State Rep. Ryan Bizzarro begins his second term in the Pa. legislature with new committee appointments.

Cash for Conservation

by Mary Birdsong1/22/2015, 4:23 PM

PA Growing Greener Grants help Three Organizations Thrive

From The Editors

by The Editors1/21/2015, 10:23 AM

Headlines — aside from saying a lot with a little — generate conversation because they entice and provoke us to read onward.

ER Sports: Size Does Matter

by James R. LeCorchick1/21/2015, 8:00 AM

After every local team being defeated in the Buger King Classic, we are left wondering whether or not the size of our players is holding us back. Also, a Super Bowl prediction.

The Way I See It

by Rebecca Styn1/21/2015, 7:00 AM

An open letter to Reader readers.

Geeked Out: Heroes of Warcraft

by John Lindvay1/21/2015, 6:15 AM

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft takes card games off the table and onto the digital screen.

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