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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

ulture, music, dance, film, theater and sports reviews and entertainment listings, the Reader is your source on all that Erie has to offer.

It's that time of year again – our city sidewalks are starting to be dressed in holiday style. Do you feel that in the a...
11/06/2025

It's that time of year again – our city sidewalks are starting to be dressed in holiday style. Do you feel that in the air? It's a feeling of Christmas… And we're here, your helpful little local-loving Erie Reader elves, to bring you the always-anticipated 2025 Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide. It is our hope that the following suggestions, grouped this year by personal interest archetypes, will give you a starting off point for creative, thoughtful, appreciated, and most importantly, LOCAL gift giving. ♥️🎁

See our full Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide 2025 by Erin Phillips at the link below in the comments.

Democratic candidates won the mayoral race, county executive, and more. Link in comments.
11/06/2025

Democratic candidates won the mayoral race, county executive, and more. Link in comments.

New shop local issue is out on newsstands and online throughout the month! 🛍️🎁✨Cover illustration and layout: Nick Warre...
11/06/2025

New shop local issue is out on newsstands and online throughout the month! 🛍️🎁✨

Cover illustration and layout: Nick Warren

Best of Erie will be taking write-in Nominations from Monday, Oct. 20 to Friday, Nov. 14. After that, we’ll tally the to...
11/05/2025

Best of Erie will be taking write-in Nominations from Monday, Oct. 20 to Friday, Nov. 14. After that, we’ll tally the top nominees and move into the final voting phase!

PLEASE NOTE: Only the top FIVE nominees will make the final voting ballot!

This is different from the way Best of Erie voting has been in previous years.

Best of Erie FINAL voting will start on Monday, Nov. 17. Voters will choose their favorite from the maximum of FIVE multiple choice options before voting closes Monday, Dec. 15. We’ll tabulate the results and announce the winners on Thursday, Jan. 15.

Head to the link below to start your nominations! 🏆

https://bestof.eriereader.com/

📸: Jessica Hunter

Happy Halloween 🎃
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween 🎃

Tommy in Toon: October 2025by Tommy Link
10/28/2025

Tommy in Toon: October 2025
by Tommy Link

Catch Valoria wrapping up their tour in Erie on Saturday at Centennial Hall Erie. The power emo-core group will be joine...
10/28/2025

Catch Valoria wrapping up their tour in Erie on Saturday at Centennial Hall Erie. The power emo-core group will be joined by local rockers Vices, Eastern Recluse, and Celevant. More information in the comments.

Following our notes taken during the City Council meeting held on October 15 at 6:30 p.m.
10/28/2025

Following our notes taken during the City Council meeting held on October 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Summary of ordinances and resolutions

Visit the ghosts of Liberty Plaza past with local brewer Jeff McCullor as he explores the area and digs into its origins...
10/27/2025

Visit the ghosts of Liberty Plaza past with local brewer Jeff McCullor as he explores the area and digs into its origins and more-recent history, while also offering cheers to the businesses thriving there today.

Follow the link in the comments for more ⬇️

REMINDER: Nominations for Best of Erie 2025 are open now through Nov. 14! 🏆Only the TOP FIVE nominees will appear on the...
10/27/2025

REMINDER: Nominations for Best of Erie 2025 are open now through Nov. 14! 🏆

Only the TOP FIVE nominees will appear on the final ballot! Make sure you nominate your favorite local people, places, and things before it's too late!

https://bestof.eriereader.com/

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