Erie Reader

1 week ago | eriereader.com | Chloe Forbes

Christina Vogel is bringing her business background to Erie County to make 'cents' of how best to allocate taxpayer dollars. Walking out from the back of the Donatos Pizza kitchen in the Greengarden Plaza, she took her hat off and sat down briefly to talk with The Reader about her campaign for Erie County Executive. Vogel owns two Donatos Pizza locations — one in Erie and one in Harborcreek — making her the first independent female franchisee in company history.

1 month ago | eriereader.com | Erin Phillips

What makes a local business worth supporting? Is it the quality of the products? Is it the character of the business owner? Is it the convenience or significance of their location? In the case of Herb and Honey Bakery and owner Jessica Schultz (40 Under 40 Class of 2023), all three get a resounding YES.

1 month ago | eriereader.com | Erin Phillips

SUNDAY, MAR. 30 This month, the Erie Reader Book Club has selected Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain to discuss at their March meeting which corresponds with our Food issue. Many of you may know, love, and miss Bourdain from his incredible travel show, No Reservations.

2 months ago | eriereader.com | Erin Phillips

BEGINNING THURSDAY, FEB. 20 For many, the winter months can seem to drag on — less sunlight and colder temps combined with the snow can often mean fewer events and activities. But the Erie Downtown Partnership's Winter Carnival is back for 2025 and offers a fun-filled weekend that's sure to banish those winter woes. Taking place Feb.

2 months ago | eriereader.com | Chloe Forbes

After years of working within and beside local government, Perry Wood wants to lead it. Wood, current executive director of the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA), announced Tuesday that he is running for Erie County Executive. As the son of a veteran, Wood explained that he was inspired by service at a young age and became involved in politics during his college career at Mercyhurst University. "Straight out of college, I worked in Gov.