The Truth About our Trash

Erie Reader: Volume 5, Issue 9

April 29th, 2015 — May 12th, 2015

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Street Corner Soapbox: Everything is Changing, Everything is the Same

by Jay Stevens4/29/2015, 9:30 AM

Another black man killed by police. Another media circus. Another news story about the same thing.

ER Sports: Women's World

by James R. LeCorchick4/29/2015, 9:00 AM

Female atheletes often go unrecognized. Here are a few you should know.

Tony Kellogg // Don't Give Up on Love

by B. Toy4/29/2015, 8:45 AM

Heartache can be tough to handle, but Tony Kellogg's new album makes it a little bit easier.

Alabama Shakes // Sound & Color

by Alex Bieler4/29/2015, 8:30 AM

While it is a departure from their original sound, Sound & Color is an album that still maintains the soulful sentimentalities of Alabama Shakes.

Daybreak Radio // Daybreak Radio EP

by Alex Bieler4/29/2015, 8:15 AM

Self-titled releases can be tough, but local rockers Daybreak Radio manage to pull it off with style.

Blur // The Magic Whip

by Alex Bieler4/29/2015, 8:00 AM

Twelve years since their last studio release, Blur is back at it with The Magic Whip.

Trash Talk -- From Our Curbs to China

by Mary Birdsong4/29/2015, 7:45 AM

Looking for answers to the question: Where does my trash and recycling go once they're picked up?

Three Shops in Erie Set to Participate in Free Comic Book Day

by John Lindvay4/29/2015, 7:15 AM

Get your comic fix with some of Erie's premier local outlets.

Just Toyin Witcha: Persico

by B. Toy4/29/2015, 7:10 AM

Diocese- and Supreme Court-approved!

Oh No! It's Mustard Gas Headlines Final Gimp Guy Underground at The Beer Mug

by Alex Bieler4/29/2015, 7:00 AM

The Beer Mug plans to go out with a bang.

Marjorie Takes Her Mid-life Crisis for a Spin in Dramashop's Latest

by Mary Birdsong4/29/2015, 6:45 AM

The Tale of the Allergist's Wife presents a refreshingly offbeat comedy from the Erie Dramashop.

Erie's VWLS Opens for Wild Adriatic and Releases Debut Album at King's Rook Club

by Mike Iverson4/29/2015, 6:30 AM

Fresh, psychedelic local sound at the King's Rook.

Erie at Large: Campaign Finance Reform

by Jim Wertz4/29/2015, 6:15 AM

The lost message in Douglas Mark Hughes's 535-letter delivery.

Australian Guitarist Joe Robinson Brings His Talents to PACA

by Ryan Smith4/29/2015, 6:00 AM

A tried and true guitar prodigy comes to Erie.

Harrisburg Happenings: Evaluating Gov. Tom Wolf's Inaugural Budget Proposal

by Sean Wiley4/29/2015, 5:45 AM

Gov. Tom Wolf has proposed a bold plan for financial reform, will the legislature follow suit?

Metal Stalwarts Slipknot and Hatebreed Share the Stage in Erie

by Tommy Shannon4/29/2015, 5:30 AM

Erie gets a taste of brutality during the "Prepare for Hell" tour.

Geeked Out: Netflix Presents Marvel's Daredevil

by John Lindvay4/29/2015, 5:00 AM

The gritty series packs action and suspense in the 13-episode debut season.

Beedie with Norman Dean at Bobby's Place

by Alex Bieler4/29/2015, 4:45 AM

A Pittsburgh-flavored hip-hop showcase not to be missed.

Storm the Bay Tops Multi-genre Bill at Basement Transmissions

by Tommy Shannon4/29/2015, 4:30 AM

The very best from both ends of the punk spectrum.

Daybreak Radio Headlines EP Release Party

by Ryan Smith4/29/2015, 4:15 AM

Americana-in-the-garage sound comes to the King's Rook, EP in tow.

Erie Institution Country Fair Celebrates 50th Anniversary

by Alex Bieler4/29/2015, 4:00 AM

From milk to gas, Country Fair continues looking ahead.

From The Editors: Analyzing "Unhappy Cities"

by The Editors4/28/2015, 6:30 PM

Just as stories must be read beyond their headlines, so must studies like the NBER's "Unhappy Cities."

Featured Events

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Bayfront Maritime Center Open House

Outdoors & Recreation

May. 27th, 12:34 AM to 8 PM

World Otter Day Celebration

Education & Instruction

May. 27th, 12:34 AM

Live Music at the Flagship City Food Hall

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