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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Street Corner Soapbox: Pedestrians? Rights

by Jay Stevens9/8/2011, 8:30 AM

Smart pedestrian infrastructure spurs urban development. Jay Stevens says it?s time for drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians.

Upfront: Remembering 9/11

by Cory Vaillancourt9/7/2011, 11:00 AM

Do you remember? I remember. Just like it was yesterday, i remember.

Upfront: Messing with the Internets

by Cory Vaillancourt8/31/2011, 9:24 AM

The Internet messed with Cory and one day he swore he'd get revenge... That time has finally come.

Upfront: Stood Up by Crap Rock

by Cory Vaillancourt8/24/2011, 10:00 AM

There are winners and there are losers. Upfront had a contest winner but got stood up at Celebrate Erie.

Upfront: Hyper-links: A Contest!

by Cory Vaillancourt8/17/2011, 12:00 AM

Ever wonder what happens if Cory consumes too much coffee? A competition for ultimate slackers. If you've got the time, we've got the prize for the winner. Best of luck.

Street Corner Soapbox: Game of Chicken with Debt Ceiling

by Jay Stevens8/9/2011, 12:01 AM

Mike Kelly had a message for congress. Jay Stevens has a message for Mike. Erie Reader introduces Street Corner Soapbox.

Bryce Harper: Media Machine Hits Roadblock in Erie

by Jay Stevens8/8/2011, 11:54 AM

Jay Stevens takes us out to the ballgame. And more importantly, he gets the chance to see the most talked about major league prospect take the field at the Uht, a guy from the other team.

Upfront: Debate Rages over Impressionist Painting in Blasco Library

by Cory Vaillancourt8/3/2011, 3:14 PM

While the debate over art rages on, Cory has a faerie tale to tell you...

Upfront: Free Whiskey! Bring Shovel

by Cory Vaillancourt7/29/2011, 11:54 AM

Cory Vaillancourt read a book. It was about Erie's history in rum running. Now Cory has an idea...

Upfront: Recognizing the Good and the Positive

by Cory Vaillancourt7/20/2011, 1:52 PM

Cory Vaillancourt's eating some Arby's. He's also pondering ways to focus on the positive things in our community. One of the two of these is more important than the other.

Upfront: Clip Show

by Cory Vaillancourt7/15/2011, 12:00 AM

Cory Vaillancourt is celebrating Upfront's 10th anniversary! Too soon?

Upfront: Cory's on vacation

by Cory Vaillancourt6/23/2011, 10:21 PM

Cory's in Vegas. He told us he's doing research for some past and future columns. Luckily he left us a maze for us to entertain ourselves. Try it out.

Upfront: Medical Marijuana

by Cory Vaillancourt6/16/2011, 12:00 AM

Teasing us with celebs, digging up zombie presidents, and giving us phone numbers we should call. See what Cory Vaillancourt's up to this week.

Upfront: Open Container Ordinance

by Cory Vaillancourt6/8/2011, 12:00 AM

Last week he told you he had an idea. This week, Cory Vaillancourt follows through.

Upfront: Downtown Business

by Cory Vaillancourt6/3/2011, 12:00 AM

Cory Vaillancourt is lying on his bed watching a business grow. Literally. And it's downtown-- an area we took a look at a few weeks ago. Take a read and see what Cory sees.

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