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The Erie Reader is Erie's only free weekly paper and features in-depth coverage of news, arts, and entertainment while exploring and discussing the issues that affect our city. From Erie theater to the center gallery at the Erie Art Museum to the best local music, we have you covered on what’s happening in Erie’s scene. Writing and reporting on local and national politics, with opinionated arts, c

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Following our notes taken during the County Council meeting on Jan. 5.
01/09/2026

Following our notes taken during the County Council meeting on Jan. 5.

Summary of public comments and election results

Devlin says, "it is up to us to shape an Erie where everyone sees a future," in her acceptance speech as Erie's new mayo...
01/09/2026

Devlin says, "it is up to us to shape an Erie where everyone sees a future," in her acceptance speech as Erie's new mayor.

The new mayor talks the future of Erie in her acceptance speech

Comedy game show sees improvisers clash over semantics and sharks. Britty Lea [foreground] lays out the ground rules for...
01/09/2026

Comedy game show sees improvisers clash over semantics and sharks.

Britty Lea [foreground] lays out the ground rules for the cast of Debate Sardines: Claire Mohr [left], Nick Warren, El Walker, Char Newport, and Karalyn Headley.

More by Nick Warren at the link below ⬇️

📸: LINDSEY KORYTOWSKI

01/09/2026
Erie's Year in Review 2025Our year in politics, economics, arts, culture, athletics, education, and environmentThe Fun S...
01/09/2026

Erie's Year in Review 2025
Our year in politics, economics, arts, culture, athletics, education, and environment

The Fun Stuff: Arts, Culture, and Athletics - more by Erin Phillips at the link below ⬇️

Erie's Year in Review 2025Our year in politics, economics, arts, culture, athletics, education, and environmentRead more...
01/08/2026

Erie's Year in Review 2025
Our year in politics, economics, arts, culture, athletics, education, and environment

Read more about Erie's growth and economic development at the link in the comments ⬇️

Erie's Year in Review 2025Our year in politics, economics, arts, culture, athletics, education, and environmentRead more...
01/08/2026

Erie's Year in Review 2025
Our year in politics, economics, arts, culture, athletics, education, and environment

Read more about Erie's shifting political landscape at at the link below ⬇️

The folks at Centennial Hall are going a little bit country in the New Year for their upcoming Winter Country Fest featu...
01/06/2026

The folks at Centennial Hall are going a little bit country in the New Year for their upcoming Winter Country Fest featuring Ray & the County Kind along with locals Mayflower HIll and Matt Texter with Little Red Engine.

More details by Larry Wheaton at the link below ⬇️

Walking on Campusby Brad Pattullo
12/29/2025

Walking on Campus
by Brad Pattullo

If you call a gull of any sort a "seagull," you may just have to answer to Mary Birdsong herself. Among the many varieti...
12/29/2025

If you call a gull of any sort a "seagull," you may just have to answer to Mary Birdsong herself. Among the many varieties of gull that call Erie home, you shan't find a seagull (in name) among them – but keep an eye out for the charming Bonaparte's Gull, a smaller-sized, hooded shorebird that nests in trees rather than on the ground like most other gulls. 🪶

Erie Bird Observatory

Follow the link below for more ⬇️

State parole officer Kevin Seelinger charged in fatal shooting of Marchello Woodard in July 2025.
12/29/2025

State parole officer Kevin Seelinger charged in fatal shooting of Marchello Woodard in July 2025.

Pennsylvania state parole officer faces criminal homicide charge among others, local officials release statements

Just Toyin' Witcha: December 2025by B. Toy
12/28/2025

Just Toyin' Witcha: December 2025
by B. Toy

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