Erie Reader

The Erie Reader is an alternative weekly newspaper based in Erie, Pennsylvania, dedicated to covering local news, culture, and entertainment. It was established on March 28, 2011, by partners Adam Welsh and Brian Graham.

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Erie's Juneteenth Celebrations - Erie Reader

3 weeks ago | eriereader.com | Alana Sabol

America's second Independence day honored through food and music
Get a Read On the Love, Light & Healing Psychic Fair - Erie Reader

2 months ago | eriereader.com | Nick Warren

A bevy of spiritual offerings await open-minded seekers at seventh annual event
Christina Vogel Touts 'Fiscal First' Approach in Race for County Executive

2 months 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.
Herb and Honey Bakery's New Beginning

Mar 19, 2025 | 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.
Erie Reader Book Club: Food Issue Selection

Mar 13, 2025 | 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.
Winter Wonder - Downtown Winter Carnival 2025

Feb 13, 2025 | 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.
Wood Announces Campaign for Erie County Executive

Feb 11, 2025 | 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.
Erie Reader Book Club: February 2025 Selection

Feb 10, 2025 | eriereader.com | Yaa Gyasi |Erin Phillips

SUNDAY, FEB. 23 The Erie Reader Book Club will meet the last Sunday in February at 1 p.m. at Werner Books and Coffee to discuss the novel Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi to correspond with the Reader's Black History Month issue. Homegoing tells the story of one family, from their origins in eighteenth century Ghana. Two half sisters are born into different villages - and their fates couldn't be more different.
The Erie Reader Book Club: January 2025 Selection

Jan 13, 2025 | eriereader.com | Jesmyn Ward |Erin Phillips

SUNDAY, JAN. 26 For the month of January, the Erie Reader Book Club has chosen to read Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. Because it is the Reader's Best of Erie issue, the group decided to choose a book has received the National Book Award. Jesmyn Ward has actually won two National Book Awards: Salvage the Bones was first – awarded in 2011 followed by Sing, Unburied, Sing in 2017.
Gem City Style: January 2025

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?