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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 Pattullo
9/30/2025, 2:00 PM
Never Too Young to Make a Difference
by Cassandra Gripp
9/30/2025, 12:00 PM
The Youth Health Knowledge Association and its impact on our community
Album Review // Earl Sweatshirt // Live Laugh Love
by Nathaniel Clark
9/29/2025, 3:00 PM
Soweto Gospel Choir to Perform at MIAC
by Thomas Taylor
9/29/2025, 12:00 PM
South African freedom songs meet gospel and classics in outstanding performance
Just Toyin' Witcha: September 2025
by B. Toy
9/26/2025, 4:00 PM
Album Review // Gwenifer Raymond // Last Night I Heard the Dog Star Bark
by Melissa Sullivan Shimek
9/26/2025, 4:00 PM
Take Your Beer for a Walk: Federal Hill
by Jeff McCullor
9/26/2025, 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 Suppa
9/25/2025, 3:00 PM
Original comedy conjures laughter
Canada Lee's Knockout Path from Erie to Broadway
by Jonathan Burdick
9/25/2025, 12:00 PM
From welterweight warrior to theater legend
Fridge Comics: September 2025
by Anthony Carson
9/24/2025, 4:00 PM
Making a Small City Smaller: Exploring the Urban Experience in Erie
by Dave Tamulonis
9/24/2025, 12:00 PM
PEVs, accessible transport, and the war on the poor
Bird of the Month: Cedar Waxwing
by Mary Birdsong
9/24/2025, 12:00 PM
The "spark" bird that caused a lifelong obsession
Edwina Tries… A Canning Class
by Edwina Capozziello
9/23/2025, 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 Sabol
9/23/2025, 12:00 PM
Community, safety, and public art contribute to helping kids get to school
Tommy in Toon: September 2025
by Tommy Link
9/22/2025, 5:00 PM
Our West Bayfront's Porch Fest 2025
by Larry Wheaton
9/22/2025, 2:00 PM
Rock the block
From Star Wars to Jurassic Park: Erie Phil Brings John Williams' Epic Scores to Life
by Erin Phillips
9/22/2025, 12:00 PM
Pops series launches with salute to Hollywood's greatest composer
Album Review // Abby Badach Doyle // That'll Show 'Em
by Nick Warren
9/19/2025, 5:00 PM
Gem City Style: Dr. Chris Gray, Founding President of the Erie County Community College
by Jessica Hunter
9/19/2025, 3:00 PM
A Q&A on the college's meteoric rise, its progressive model, and the power of confidence
Women Rock
by Edwina Capozziello
9/19/2025, 12:00 PM
Third annual Female Feature Fest at Centennial Hall
Fish That Talk: September 2025
by John Bavaro
9/18/2025, 7:00 PM
Sandwich Guy
Hornby Schoolhouse Rings in 150 years
by Chloe Forbes
9/18/2025, 3:00 PM
Inspiring a history of education in Erie
Student Leadership Program Bridges Gap Between Students and Board
by Ally Kutz
9/18/2025, 12:00 PM
New initiative helps students' voices be heard at school board meetings
19th Annual Homegrown Harvest Festival
by Ally Kutz
9/17/2025, 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 Wheaton
9/16/2025, 6:30 PM
Erie Reader Book Club: September 2025
by Ally Kutz
9/16/2025, 3:00 PM
The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
Justice for Chello Coalition Seeks Answers, Demands Transparency
by Alana Sabol
9/16/2025, 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 Mook
9/15/2025, 2:00 PM
Explore memory and consciousness like never before
POTUS Presents Timely Female-led Hilarity at PACA
by Amy VanScoter
9/15/2025, 12:00 PM
Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
The Reader Beat Monthly Recap
by Alana Sabol
9/14/2025, 2:00 PM
Summary of August 2025 Council Meetings
The Toxic Avenger is a Polished Troma Film... If That's Your Thing
by Forest Taylor
9/12/2025, 6:00 PM
Remake offers raunchy fun, but loses schlocky charm of original
Signs of Our Times
by Liz Allen
9/12/2025, 6:00 PM
How to defend and demand democracy
Downtown Movie Night is Back with Film 1020
by Nick Warren
9/12/2025, 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-Durney
9/12/2025, 12:00 PM
Annual event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month
Caught Stealing is a Pulpy, Entertaining Throwback
by Forest Taylor
9/11/2025, 5:00 PM
Swing for the fences
Reading is Resistance
by Erin Phillips
9/11/2025, 4:00 PM
Lake Erie Lit Fest Returns to Frontier Park
A "Loverly" Lady
by Cassandra Gripp
9/11/2025, 3:00 PM
My Fair Lady takes the mainstage at the Erie Playhouse
The Audacity of Hope – Then, and Now
by Ben Speggen
9/11/2025, 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 Editors
9/11/2025, 12:00 PM
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