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Erie's Schools Enter a New Era

by Dr. Jay Breneman (JB), Dr. Natalyn Gibbs (NG), and Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood (SG)9/17/2025, 8:00 AM
Governance to set direction, leadership to bring it to life, accountability to ensure it lasts

Album Review // In Addendum // Sign Here

by Larry Wheaton9/16/2025, 2:30 PM

Erie Reader Book Club: September 2025

by Ally Kutz9/16/2025, 11:00 AM
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

Justice for Chello Coalition Seeks Answers, Demands Transparency

by Alana Sabol9/16/2025, 9:30 AM
Two months after the fatal shooting, no arrests have been made and questions remain

A Pivotal Moment for Free and Independent Journalism in PA

by Christopher Baxter of Spotlight PA9/15/2025, 12:00 PM
Free and fearless reporting is a bedrock of a free society, and it needs your support now.

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Explore memory and consciousness like never before

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Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive

The Reader Beat Monthly Recap

by Alana Sabol9/14/2025, 10:00 AM
Summary of August 2025 Council Meetings

Signs of Our Times

by Liz Allen9/12/2025, 2:00 PM
How to defend and demand democracy

The Toxic Avenger is a Polished Troma Film... If That's Your Thing

by Forest Taylor9/12/2025, 2:00 PM
Remake offers raunchy fun, but loses schlocky charm of original

The Reader Beat: City Council Notes from September 3, 2025

by Alana Sabol9/12/2025, 1:30 PM
Summary of ordinances and public comments

Downtown Movie Night is Back with Film 1020

by Nick Warren9/12/2025, 10:00 AM
Film Erie partners with the 1020 Collective for the Lyons-run series

The Reader Beat: County Council Notes from September 10, 2025

by Alana Sabol9/12/2025, 9:00 AM
Summary of resolutions and ordinances

There's a Party Going on in Perry Square

by Gretchen Gallagher-Durney9/12/2025, 8:00 AM
Annual event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

Caught Stealing is a Pulpy, Entertaining Throwback

by Forest Taylor9/11/2025, 1:00 PM
Swing for the fences

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