February 2025: Black History Month

Erie Reader: Volume 15, Issue 2

February 6th, 2025 — March 12th, 2025

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Album Review // The Weather Station // Humanhood

by Nick Warren2/26/2025, 12:00 PM

The 2025 Academy Awards Proves Surprising and Disappointing

by Forest Taylor2/26/2025, 8:00 AM

The times, they are a-changin'

Fish (Mouses) That Talk: February 2025

by John Bavaro2/25/2025, 8:00 AM

Album Review // Blunt Guts // Ogre Toes

by Nick Warren2/24/2025, 12:00 PM

Fridge Comics: February 2025

by Anthony Carson2/24/2025, 8:00 AM

Immigrant Voters Shift Right

by Jeff Bloodworth2/21/2025, 8:00 AM

Lessons from an inauguration Lyft ride

Tommy in Toon: February 2025

by Tommy Link2/20/2025, 12:00 PM

The Erie Cook Book Revisited: Mrs. Lambing's Boston Brown Bread

by Morgan Yezzi2/20/2025, 8:00 AM

Antique cookbook staple reflects resourcefulness

Erie's Best Coffee Showdown

by Alana Sabol2/19/2025, 12:00 PM

Sample coffee from multiple local shops and may the best brew win

Gem City Style: February 2025

by Jessica Hunter2/19/2025, 8:00 AM

Nadia Shabanza-Pero: Owner and Founder of BeBe Design House

Reminiscent Presents 'Black History Tribute To Motown'

by Thomas Taylor2/18/2025, 12:00 PM

Women-led trio pairs with Breeze Band for night of soulful hits

Bird of the Month: Northern Shrike

by Mary Birdsong2/18/2025, 8:00 AM

A bird of song and a bird of prey

Doomscrolling

by Brad Pattullo2/17/2025, 12:00 PM

Get Your Word's Worth

by Liz Allen2/17/2025, 8:00 AM

Revamped Café 7-10 comes with poetry perks

Crowd Pleaser: Naomi Karavani Stands Up at Werner Books

by Erin Phillips2/14/2025, 12:00 PM

Flagship City Comedy brings headliner and local openers

Winter Wonder — Downtown Winter Carnival 2025

by Ally Kutz2/13/2025, 12:00 PM

Enjoy one of Erie's best winter offerings to chase away those snowy blues

Shaking the Legacy of Segregation

by Chloe Forbes2/13/2025, 8:00 AM

How integration can be a tool for economic development

Edwina Tries... Erie African Arts Gallery

by Edwina Capozziello2/12/2025, 1:00 PM

Celebrate Black History Month at this lovely downtown locale

Just Toyin' Witcha: February 2025

by B. Toy2/12/2025, 12:00 PM

Resistance Through Music: Florence Price

by Chloe Forbes2/12/2025, 8:00 AM

Gannon hosts orchestral production for Black History Month

Album Review // Mac Miller // Balloonerism

by Nathaniel Clark2/11/2025, 12:00 PM

Wood Announces Campaign for Erie County Executive

by Chloe Forbes2/11/2025, 12:00 PM

ECGRA director aims to return collaboration to county government

Recent Romance Reads Just in Time for Valentine's Day

by Ally Kutz2/11/2025, 8:00 AM

A roundup of some recent releases from the genre

PACA Packs a Wide Range of Performances

by Cassandra Gripp2/10/2025, 11:00 AM

2 Across, She Kills Monsters, and more to come this theater season

FEED Valentine's Weekend Offerings

by Larry Wheaton2/10/2025, 10:00 AM

Sound and vision meet

A Band Behind Bars: Soul Incarcerated

by Dan Schank2/7/2025, 8:30 AM

Podcast shines a light on creativity and incarceration

Album Review // Ed Randazzo // Wishing On A Train

by Larry Wheaton2/6/2025, 7:45 AM

All An Act's 15th Year of Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles

by Cara Suppa2/6/2025, 7:30 AM

The group's familiar opener in a temporary setting

A Match Made on 11th Street: Valentine Dance at BT

by Nick Warren2/6/2025, 7:30 AM

Jam-packed OddCity Event is a chance to dress up and get down

NWPAMade Business Program: Regional Brand Launching This Spring

by Chris Lantinen, Director, PennWest Edinboro Beehive2/6/2025, 7:15 AM

Free entrepreneurial support program for maker-entrepreneurs

From the Editor: On Micro-Community

by The Editors2/6/2025, 7:00 AM

With cover artist statement

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Slam Poetry Night! Hosted by Jen Meyer and DJ TOPAZ

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February 2025: Black History Month

Articles in this Issue

Album Review // The Weather Station // Humanhood

The 2025 Academy Awards Proves Surprising and Disappointing

Fish (Mouses) That Talk: February 2025

Album Review // Blunt Guts // Ogre Toes

Fridge Comics: February 2025

Immigrant Voters Shift Right

Tommy in Toon: February 2025

The Erie Cook Book Revisited: Mrs. Lambing's Boston Brown Bread

Erie's Best Coffee Showdown

Gem City Style: February 2025

Reminiscent Presents 'Black History Tribute To Motown'

Bird of the Month: Northern Shrike

Doomscrolling

Get Your Word's Worth

Crowd Pleaser: Naomi Karavani Stands Up at Werner Books

Winter Wonder — Downtown Winter Carnival 2025

Shaking the Legacy of Segregation

Edwina Tries... Erie African Arts Gallery

Just Toyin' Witcha: February 2025

Resistance Through Music: Florence Price

Album Review // Mac Miller // Balloonerism

Wood Announces Campaign for Erie County Executive

Recent Romance Reads Just in Time for Valentine's Day

PACA Packs a Wide Range of Performances

FEED Valentine's Weekend Offerings

A Band Behind Bars: Soul Incarcerated

Album Review // Ed Randazzo // Wishing On A Train

All An Act's 15th Year of Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles

A Match Made on 11th Street: Valentine Dance at BT

NWPAMade Business Program: Regional Brand Launching This Spring

From the Editor: On Micro-Community

Featured Events

2026 Sunset Music Series

Live Music at the Flagship City Food Hall

Crafted Trivia Night at King's Rook Club

Gazebo Concerts in the Park

Slam Poetry Night! Hosted by Jen Meyer and DJ TOPAZ

Popular This Week

COVID-19 Cases Rise Slightly In Erie County, Across Country

xRepresentx, Vice, Counterfeit, Cop Torture at BT

Ludacris Shows Behrend Some Southern Hospitality

Best of Erie 2014 Finalists

Hangin' Out at the South Pier