A tribute to the free exchange of ideas at the Jefferson Educational Society
Erie at Large: An Island Unto Itself
by Jim Wertz11/11/2015, 1:45 PM
Erie is an island unto itself, disconnected from the machinations of state government in Harrisburg, our sister cities within the Commonwealth, and our big brothers to the south and southeast.
The Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit VII
by Dan Schank10/14/2015, 10:00 AM
Erie's best ticket to the world of ideas.
When the Wolf Comes to Town
by Jim Wertz10/9/2015, 12:50 PM
Just Announced: Gov. Wolf to Headline JES Global Summit.
Beyond Braddock
by Ryan Smith9/30/2015, 12:45 PM
John Fetterman, the "Mayor of Hell," makes a run for the U.S. Senate.
Erie at Large: The Hard Costs of Public Education
by Jim Wertz9/30/2015, 9:00 AM
Erie Public Schools Superintendent Jay Badams faces an impossible decision.
Emerge 2040 Readies for Action
by Dan Schank8/19/2015, 8:45 AM
Destination Erie has become Emerge 2040, as planning has become action for making Erie a place people want to live in.
New Americans: Refugees in Erie
by Katie Chriest6/24/2015, 10:15 AM
Refugees find Erie's Preferred Community rating not very representative of Erie's desire to educate and hire recently relocated individuals.
How Safe is Erie?
by Dan Schank5/27/2015, 6:03 AM
The Jefferson Educational Society looks for answers in a new essay.
Erie County Civic Leadership Program Seeks Applicants
by Chris Sexauer3/18/2015, 10:15 AM
The Jefferson Educational Society is kicking off their 2015 initiative program, do you fit the bill?
Because A First Impression is Often a Lasting Impression
by Ben Speggen11/10/2014, 1:41 PM
City Councilman hosts FREE Façade Improvement Workshop.
A Conversation with Michael Steele
by Jim Wertz11/8/2014, 4:55 PM
Republican Michael Steele will debate Democrat Donna Brazile Monday night in the Cathedral Prep Auditorium. We spoke to Steele on Friday about midterm elections and America's political future.
The Writing's on the Wall: Global Summit VI
by Jim Wertz11/8/2014, 1:35 PM
Lessons from the JES Global Summit VI.
Erie's own to speak to at Global Summit VI
by Dan Schank11/7/2014, 9:52 AM
Sister Joan is not your average nun.
The Not To Be Missed Global Summit Presentation: Bruce Katz
by Jim Wertz11/5/2014, 10:32 AM
Bruce Katz brings the Metropolitan Revolution to Erie Thursday night.