2015 Year in Review

Erie Reader: Volume 5, Issue 26

December 23rd, 2015 — January 5th, 2016

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Emotional Eating

by Katie Chriest12/23/2015, 1:30 PM

The S.N.A.P. Challenge puts hunger in perspective, both on and off the plate.

The High Highs and the Low Lows

by Jim Wertz12/23/2015, 1:15 PM

2015 in Review

Art Sew Good

by B. Toy12/23/2015, 1:00 PM

A Review of Stitches: A Contemporary Fiber Art Show at Cummings Gallery

Does Domestic Violence Spike During the Holidays?

by Brianna Lyle12/23/2015, 12:45 PM

Studies are inconclusive. But they do show that domestic violence in the U.S. is pervasive, destructive, and often ignored.

Geeked Out: Fallout 4

by John Lindvay12/23/2015, 12:30 PM

Fallout 4 continues the exploration of life after nuclear destruction.

DonJon ShipBuilding

by Jim Wertz12/23/2015, 12:00 PM

The east bayfront company makes a welcome wake on Presque Isle Bay.

News of the Weird: December 23, 2015

by Chuck Shepherd12/23/2015, 11:45 AM

Video killed the radio star. But it only took a sad guy in Texas to kill the radio.

Just Toyin' Witcha: December 23, 2015

by B. Toy12/23/2015, 11:30 AM

It's not personal. It's strictly business.

Kings Rook Club Keeps Rock Rolling through the Holidays

by Ryan Smith12/23/2015, 11:15 AM

Check out Kings Rook Club for day-after-Christmas and day-after-New-Year's holiday get-downs.

Top 10 Albums of 2015

by Nick Warren12/23/2015, 11:00 AM

From "thunderous" to "angelic," the most memorable music of 2015 runs the full sensory spectrum.

An Open Letter to Pennsylvania Legislators

by Jennifer Hunt Roden12/23/2015, 10:45 AM

An Erie Public Schools psychologist appeals to legislators' logic.

Harrisburg Happenings: December 23, 2015

by Sean Wiley12/23/2015, 10:40 AM

Hoping for a Christmas compromise.

Erie At Large: Making love or expecting rain

by Jim Wertz12/23/2015, 10:30 AM

The new year will be a prelude to a defining moment for the future of the Erie region: the elections of 2017.

Just a Thought: December 23, 2015

by Katie Chriest12/23/2015, 10:15 AM

Same as it ever was.

2015: The Year of…

by Ben Speggen12/23/2015, 10:00 AM

Guns, terror, police violence, climate change, same-sex marriage – here's looking at you, 2015.

New Year's Eve Roundup 2015

by Matt Swanseger12/23/2015, 9:45 AM

Eight great ways to ring in a sweet '16.

The Top Three Albums from Erie Artists in 2015

by Nick Warren12/23/2015, 9:30 AM

Who emerged with the best releases from Erie's ever-creative local scene.

From the Editors: December 23, 2015

by The Editors12/23/2015, 9:15 AM

New Year, New Media: Why the impending sale of the Times Publishing Company is nothing to celebrate.

ER Sports: College Basketball Mid-Term Report Card

by Erie Reader Author12/23/2015, 9:12 AM

JRL's mid-term report card for local college basketball teams.

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