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I want it to stay the gem that we are." And with her continued dedication to local farmers and community building, Hines is ensuring that the Westside Market remains exactly that – a true gem right ...

Bringing global rhythm to the local stage, Gannon University returns with its annual Multicultural Dance Night – an evening of movement, music and shared celebration that transforms the Erie Playhouse ...

I am heartbroken that Bettye died before we had another chance to hear her again embody abolitionist and activist Sojourner Truth delivering her famous speech, " Ain't I A Woman ," which she gave at ...

The act of eating alone, especially downtown, reminds me of being in a much larger city: cities where faces blur past you, restaurant service is quick and impersonal, and you can shut out what's ...

He can still name the grocers that once anchored the rural town of Cambridge Springs, including Vogel's Food Mart and Peterson's Golden Dawn. Cambridge Grocery opened in September 2025 in the building ...

I attended the City Council meeting on March 4 at 9 a.m. Public comments addressed the Welcoming City Ordinance and support for Black community members. Constituent Michael Keys e ...

The County Council meeting began on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. County Council voted whether or not to pass the ordinance that would terminate the contract between Erie County Prison and IC ...

The Erie Philharmonic's upcoming March Symphonic Series concert features artists who have revolutionized classical music by drawing on a wide range of musical influences. From Jessie Montgomery's ...

The Erie Reader Book Club will be reading and discussing Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky in conjunction with the Erie Reader Food issue. Each March, the Reader takes a deep dive into all ...

The first Saturday in spring will be filled with sounds of punk, metal, and hardcore. Starting the night off will be the Youngstown quartet Gatlin, fresh off their latest full-length (released March 3 ...

The Reader Beat aims to cover city and county council meetings as well as other important government and community-related meetings. The following is a summary of each meeting for the month of ...