John Fetterman, "controversial" mayor of Braddock, recently lectured at the Jefferson Educational Society.
A quick talk with Mayor John Fetterman
by Ryan Smith8/15/2013, 4:33 PM
The nationally-recognized mayor of Braddock, Pa. will speak about urban renewal tonightat the Jefferson Educational Society. Our Ryan Smith spoke with him earlier today.
Upfront: Debate Recap
by Cory Vaillancourt5/15/2013, 7:00 AM
On Monday, May 13, we held the third Erie Reader Downtown Debate Series at the Jefferson Educational Society. The debates focused on the race for the Erie County Executive, and were, as Erie Reader Editor-in-Chief Adam Welsh said in his opening remarks, "a big deal."
JES Global Summit
by Jay Stevens10/31/2012, 9:17 AM
The Jefferson Educational Society's 4th annual Global Summit brings some out-of-this-world speakers to Erie over the coming days.
New Media and the Future of News in Erie, PA
by Epic Web Studios8/3/2012, 9:41 AM
Adam Welsh, Cory Vaillancourt, Ben Speggen, Brian Graham and Michael Haas all went to the Jefferson Educational Society on Thursday, August 2nd to present on "New Media and the Future of News in Erie, PA".
Pick of the Week: Paraag Shukla
by Jay Stevens5/3/2012, 10:56 AM
Expert on Afghanistan politics and policy to speak at the Jefferson Educational Society
JES Presents: Global Futures Summit III
by Courtney McGraw11/3/2011, 9:00 AM
There's a brainstorm about to sweep over Erie. The Jefferson Educational Society hosts the Third Global Summit from November 8 to 11.
Q&A with Ferki Ferati
by Stephanie Confer7/11/2011, 9:00 AM
Our interns Stephanie Confer and Dan Kubacki sat down with Executive Director Ferki Ferati to pick his brain over the Jefferson Educational Society.
Take Your Beer For a Walk: May 2026
by Jeff McCullor5/18/2026, 11:00 AM
The Academy Neighborhood
You Can Check Out Any Time You Like, but You Can Never Leave…
by Ben Speggen4/14/2026, 8:00 AM
Catching up with 'Ghosts of Erie Reader Past' as the alternative, independent publication turns 15
The Contributors of the Erie Reader
by Erin Phillips4/10/2026, 8:00 AM
A look behind the bylines of our Reader writers, editors, and artists
American Heritage: USA 250 events at the JES
by Alana Sabol1/27/2026, 3:15 PM
JES kicks off their winter schedule with USA 250 events
Erie's Year in Review 2025
by Erin Phillips12/11/2025, 9:00 AM
Our year in politics, economics, arts, culture, athletics, education, and environment
Happy Trails: Erie on Track to Join Great Lakes Project
by Erie Reader Author10/22/2025, 8:00 AM
Erie County shoreline integral to proposed Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
Global Summit XVII Kicks Off Star-Studded Lineup This Month
by Chloe Forbes10/9/2025, 12:30 PM
Decorated guests inspire the discourse that drives democracy
