While many of us grumble and moan about winter’s extended stay into what – according to the calendar – should be the spring season, there are others that aren’t quite so eager to see everything melt away. In fact, when it comes to the issue of climate control, the idea of losing the ice and […]
Have you been coping with an emotional void ever since your Tamagotchi died in 1999? Good news: the ever-popular digi-pet is back – in the form of an Android app! And iOS users, fear not – the iPhone app is currently under development, and you too will soon have the opportunity to care for your […]
When most people hear the word “advocacy,” they think of the efforts of individuals who take action to influence government programs and policies. I’ve seen many advocates fight for different causes in their lives. I know the struggles that these individuals go through in order to help facilitate change. It’s a tireless battle and oftentimes […]
What is hip-hop? Now before you Reader readers jump on me, reciting that hip-hop is “a music genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping” – something that any Wikipedia-loving American could come up with, I pray you to hold your proverbial horses. What I’m talking about here is an ideal. A […]
“I suppose every elected official would like to never have any challengers, but that’s just not realistic,” said Erie County Executive Barry Grossman in reaction to the news that former U.S. Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper confirmed her intentions Monday, Feb. 25 to challenge him in May’s upcoming Democratic Primary Elections. “My feeling is that you don’t worry who your opponents […]
In an email received Monday evening just after 7:30 p.m., former U.S. Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper confirmed Erie Reader’s initial reports of her plans to run for Erie County Executive. “I would like to confirm and clarify my plans. I intend to run for Erie County Executive this year,” Dahlkemper wrote. “I have spent recent months pursuing various options, […]
[The Erie Reader is proud to bring you: “Harrisburg Happenings.” This is the first in a series of columns from one of Erie’s newest state legislators, Senator Sean Wiley. Once each month, he’ll bring you news, reflections, and thoughts from our Commonwealth’s capitol city.] Well, Erie Reader readers, here we are. It’s hard to believe […]
Privatizing Liquor On Wednesday, Jan. 28, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett announced a plan to privatize liquor stores. Personally, I have always been a huge proponent of the privatization of liquor sales. As many of you know, Pennsylvania is fairly antiquated in many of its processes. In fact, we are only one of two states in […]
While this may be a bit of a stretch, as far as I’m concerned, Erie not Hershey, should be known as “The Sweetest Place on Earth,” as our Gem City plays host to three well-known chocolatiers that we have all come to know and love over the years. Each of them are steeped in family […]
One of the fundamental entitlements guaranteed to Americans in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights is the right to “petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The success of our democracy relies on an informed electorate not only voting, but also communicating with our elected leaders to ensure that they, as our […]
