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Jan 13, 2025 | 
eriereader.com | Jessica Hunter
I recently had a chance to talk to Greg Straub, co-owner of Erie Apparel (featured on this issue's cover), the 2024 Best of Erie winner for Best Boutique. In our conversation, he reflects on his company's humble origins, what goes into a winning t-shirt design, unexpected milestones, and what's ahead.
Jessica Hunter (JH): Erie Apparel has been around for a little over 10 years. What inspired you to start Erie Apparel and how has your vision evolved over time?
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
eriereader.com | Jessica Hunter
How Did This Happen? Democrats and Republicans Swap Basesby Jeff Bloodworth12/19/2024, 8:00 AMA look at the 2024 election results, locally and nationally
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
eriereader.com | Jessica Hunter
What do aerospace engineering and baking have in common?Former engineer Maftuna Rakhimova's precision and knack for details have made running her Turkish bakery on the corner of Fifth and State seem like second nature. We recently chatted about the parallels between these two seemingly disparate career paths, along with the keys to her establishment's early success.
Jessica Hunter (JH): Tell us a little bit about yourself — what was life like before opening the Bakery on 5th?
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
eriereader.com | Jessica Hunter
It's that time of year again, when the charm and childlike delight of the holiday season collides with the crushing obligation of lists of things to buy. All of the big box and online retailers have begun, well before Halloween, to inundate your mailbox and social media feeds with the latest ways to commodify your love.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
rti.org | Jessica Hunter
This post was originally published on September 18, 2024 in The Messenger, a member newsletter of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG). Make ASHG Your Professional Home: A Chat with Jessica Ezzell Hunter, PhDThe Messenger sat down recently with Jessica Ezzell Hunter, PhD a Senior Public Health Analyst at RTI International, a nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
eriereader.com | Jessica Hunter
Here at the Reader, Mark Kosobucki's cover illustrations are an important part of our Halloween traditions. But his fascination with the macabre goes all the way back to his youth. I recently spoke to the talented illustrator and special effects artist, Collegiate Academy graduate, and 2015 honoree of Erie's 40 Under 40 about his influences and experiences.
Jessica Hunter (JH): Tell us a little bit about "Monster" Mark Kosobucki and what inspired you to become an illustrator?
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Oct 14, 2024 | 
eriereader.com | Jessica Hunter
Child care is not a weapon for either side of the political aisle to wield. It transcends traditional education, developing a future generation and enabling parents to go to work without worry. And every single person should have access to quality, affordable child care in some form, should they want it. At least that's the thought behind a new local policy initiative.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
eriereader.com | Jessica Hunter
I've recently had the pleasure of touring Erie High, getting to know more about their programs, their new Community School status through the United Way, and was able to speak with three of the teachers about their inspiration, challenges, and accomplishments.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
eriereader.com | Jessica Hunter
When you tell a kid they're not good enough — through words, actions, Facebook comments — what choice do they have but to eventually believe it? When the public's words become a child's internal monologue, how does that child find the motivation to do better? Or to have pride in the choices they make and the hard work they do? What's the point of trying if all anyone is going to focus on are the negative moments, the mistakes, the poor choices of others that are completely outside of their control?
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
mcgilldaily.com | Jessica Hunter
Contrary to what some might believe, TikTok is about more than viral dance videos. The video-centric social media platform empowers individuals to create and share a wide array of content, from memes to updates on world events. Many people have harnessed TikTok’s potential as a stage for advocacy and activism, as creators are able to draw attention to pressing social issues locally and globally. One community that is reclaiming time and asserting their voice on this app is the disabled community.
