September 2025: Back to School

Erie Reader: Volume 15, Issue 9

September 11th, 2025 — October 9th, 2025

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Drawing a Comic

by Brad Pattullo9/30/2025, 2:00 PM

Never Too Young to Make a Difference

by Cassandra Gripp9/30/2025, 12:00 PM

The Youth Health Knowledge Association and its impact on our community

Album Review // Earl Sweatshirt // Live Laugh Love

by Nathaniel Clark9/29/2025, 3:00 PM

Soweto Gospel Choir to Perform at MIAC

by Thomas Taylor9/29/2025, 12:00 PM

South African freedom songs meet gospel and classics in outstanding performance

Just Toyin' Witcha: September 2025

by B. Toy9/26/2025, 4:00 PM

Album Review // Gwenifer Raymond // Last Night I Heard the Dog Star Bark

by Melissa Sullivan Shimek9/26/2025, 4:00 PM

Take Your Beer for a Walk: Federal Hill

by Jeff McCullor9/26/2025, 12:00 PM

An old school, a big hill, and some great grub to go with those suds

Our Hat's Off to Spirits Off, Mercyhurst Theatre Program's Newest Production

by Cara Suppa9/25/2025, 3:00 PM

Original comedy conjures laughter

Canada Lee's Knockout Path from Erie to Broadway

by Jonathan Burdick9/25/2025, 12:00 PM

From welterweight warrior to theater legend

Fridge Comics: September 2025

by Anthony Carson9/24/2025, 4:00 PM

Making a Small City Smaller: Exploring the Urban Experience in Erie

by Dave Tamulonis9/24/2025, 12:00 PM

PEVs, accessible transport, and the war on the poor

Bird of the Month: Cedar Waxwing

by Mary Birdsong9/24/2025, 12:00 PM

The "spark" bird that caused a lifelong obsession

Edwina Tries… A Canning Class

by Edwina Capozziello9/23/2025, 2:00 PM

End of summer is the perfect time to learn how to preserve food

United Way's Safer Walking Routes Initiative

by Alana Sabol9/23/2025, 12:00 PM

Community, safety, and public art contribute to helping kids get to school

Tommy in Toon: September 2025

by Tommy Link9/22/2025, 5:00 PM

Our West Bayfront's Porch Fest 2025

by Larry Wheaton9/22/2025, 2:00 PM

Rock the block

From Star Wars to Jurassic Park: Erie Phil Brings John Williams' Epic Scores to Life

by Erin Phillips9/22/2025, 12:00 PM

Pops series launches with salute to Hollywood's greatest composer

Album Review // Abby Badach Doyle // That'll Show 'Em

by Nick Warren9/19/2025, 5:00 PM

Gem City Style: Dr. Chris Gray, Founding President of the Erie County Community College

by Jessica Hunter9/19/2025, 3:00 PM

A Q&A on the college's meteoric rise, its progressive model, and the power of confidence

Women Rock

by Edwina Capozziello9/19/2025, 12:00 PM

Third annual Female Feature Fest at Centennial Hall

Fish That Talk: September 2025

by John Bavaro9/18/2025, 7:00 PM

Sandwich Guy

Hornby Schoolhouse Rings in 150 years

by Chloe Forbes9/18/2025, 3:00 PM

Inspiring a history of education in Erie

Student Leadership Program Bridges Gap Between Students and Board

by Ally Kutz9/18/2025, 12:00 PM

New initiative helps students' voices be heard at school board meetings

19th Annual Homegrown Harvest Festival

by Ally Kutz9/17/2025, 2:00 PM

The Goodell Gardens event returns this fall

Erie's Schools Enter a New Era

by Dr. Jay Breneman (JB), Dr. Natalyn Gibbs (NG), and Ms. ShaQuita Gatewood (SG)9/17/2025, 12:00 PM

Governance to set direction, leadership to bring it to life, accountability to ensure it lasts

Album Review // In Addendum // Sign Here

by Larry Wheaton9/16/2025, 6:30 PM

Erie Reader Book Club: September 2025

by Ally Kutz9/16/2025, 3:00 PM

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers

Justice for Chello Coalition Seeks Answers, Demands Transparency

by Alana Sabol9/16/2025, 1:30 PM

Two months after the fatal shooting, no arrests have been made and questions remain

Tethered's Immersive Theatrical Experience Arrives Downtown

by Aaron Mook9/15/2025, 2:00 PM

Explore memory and consciousness like never before

POTUS Presents Timely Female-led Hilarity at PACA

by Amy VanScoter9/15/2025, 12:00 PM

Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive

The Reader Beat Monthly Recap

by Alana Sabol9/14/2025, 2:00 PM

Summary of August 2025 Council Meetings

The Toxic Avenger is a Polished Troma Film... If That's Your Thing

by Forest Taylor9/12/2025, 6:00 PM

Remake offers raunchy fun, but loses schlocky charm of original

Signs of Our Times

by Liz Allen9/12/2025, 6:00 PM

How to defend and demand democracy

Downtown Movie Night is Back with Film 1020

by Nick Warren9/12/2025, 2:00 PM

Film Erie partners with the 1020 Collective for the Lyons-run series

There's a Party Going on in Perry Square

by Gretchen Gallagher-Durney9/12/2025, 12:00 PM

Annual event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month

Caught Stealing is a Pulpy, Entertaining Throwback

by Forest Taylor9/11/2025, 5:00 PM

Swing for the fences

Reading is Resistance

by Erin Phillips9/11/2025, 4:00 PM

Lake Erie Lit Fest Returns to Frontier Park

A "Loverly" Lady

by Cassandra Gripp9/11/2025, 3:00 PM

My Fair Lady takes the mainstage at the Erie Playhouse

The Audacity of Hope – Then, and Now

by Ben Speggen9/11/2025, 2:00 PM

Barack Obama comes to Erie on Sept. 16th for a conversation at the Erie Insurance Arena

From the Editors: September 2025

by The Editors9/11/2025, 12:00 PM

Listening ears

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