BIKE
May is National Bike Month
May 20 - Bike Safety In-Person 10am Lincoln Branch Library Erie PA Overview of bike safety w/ Q&A. Free, registration required, helmets are available to program participants upon request. Teens, adults, seniors.
Active Erie Transportation Plan’s Bikeway Project: FAQs
Gaining Ground on the Active Erie Plan (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)
ARTS & FESTS
May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY "live, interactive performance, the audience will bear witness to the world of Anne Frank and other young people living through the Holocaust, from the point of view of Anne Frank’s 'best friend.'"
May 11 - Annual Art & Spirituality Lecture: Bunbu Ryodo Geoffrey P. Dunn, MD, FACS 7pm at Mount St Benedict 6101 East Lake Road Erie PA
Matt Borczon ++
Audio: Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing.
EARTH
Jun 2-4 The 65th Annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage Made possible by: Audubon Community Nature Center, Buffalo Audubon Society, Presque Isle Audubon, Burroughs Audubon Nature Club, Allegany State Park
Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council "The deadline to apply is May 22, 2023 at 8:30 a.m. ... For more information on the Environmental Advisory Council, contact Sarah Peelman, the City’s Sustainability Coordinator, at 814-870-1255 or speelman@erie.pa.us.
Erie must seize its place in the emerging green economy for health, equity and prosperity (Pat Lupo, & OSB, and Jenny Tompkins/Erie Times-News
Black & Green founder teaching about growing mushrooms (Erie Times-News)
Industrial disasters raise questions about Erie plastics recycling plans
Opinion: Gov Shapiro must sharpen focus on climate change and the environment (Erie Times -News)
Earthly Treasures: Three ideas to boost your eco awareness (Liz Allen/Erie Reader)
Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)
Making Green Waves in Erie Composting (Jordan Coon/Erie Reader)
April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium
New Nonprofit Aims to Build a More Resilient, Just Erie from the Ground Up Groundwork Erie joins national network to address environmental justice at the local level (Ben Speggen)
Protecting Wildlife Starts in Our Own Backyards (Amy VanScoter)
ELECTIONS
Democratic candidates for Erie City Council (Erie Times-News) Candidate info plus Questions answered by each candidate
Erie Gay News Voters Guide Candidate responses to questions
Erie County United endorsements+++
PA Commonwealth & Superior Court guide (Spotlight PA)
PA Supreme Court Guide (Spotlight PA)
JUSTICE
Erie police equipping all officers with body-worn cameras through additional grant funds (Tim Hahn/ Erie Times-News)
Buffalo holds 5/14 Remembrance Weekend Of Reflection, Healing & Hope Events observing the anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops market
May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank
11am to 2pm, 3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.
May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "
House committee passes anti-discrimination bill for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians
Millcreek spirit week uproar +++
Jun 9 - 10 - Jamestown Pridefest Jamestown NY
June 24 - Erie Pridefest and Pride Parade Erie PA
ECU
Accessing Abortion Care in PA
Abortion and Personal Autonomy: A Discussion on How They are Changing in Post-Roe America
Office of PA Atty General: Abortion remains legal in state
Focus groups: PA swing voters detest MAGA and abortion overreach (Axios)
HEALTH
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems)
Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health
Better PENNCREST |
Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)
Civics education in Erie school districts (Baylee DeMuthErie Times-News)
Millcreek spirit week uproar +++
WORKING PEOPLE
https://krc-pbpc.org/research_publication/new-report-outlines-job-impacts-of-green-locomotives-at-plant-in-erie-pa/
GEMISH
Dog law
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/state-lawmakers-propose-legislative-reforms-for-pa-dog-law/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7ee67d00-07d0-4d7c-aa58-4c7e6403412b
https://www.eriereader.com/article/new-nonprofit-aims-to-build-a-more-resilient-just-erie-from-the-ground-up
Chautauqua County walkability projects (Observer Today)
https://www.observertoday.com/news/local-region/2023/04/county-convener-funds-county-complete-streets-projects/
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Civics education in Erie school districts (Baylee DeMuthErie Times-News)
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/education/2023/04/28/civics-education-in-erie-area-schools-encourages-student-action-engagement-community/70107540007/\
Honor Erie's fallen workers like Benjamin Knight Jr. by doing your part to protect others ( Brendan Claybaugh/ETN)
https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2023/04/27/workers-memorial-day-osha-benjamin-knight-workplace-death-accidents-sams-club-summit-overhead-door/70149915007/ Worker's Memorial Day thoughts from Brendan Claybaugh is the director of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration area office in Erie.
Local candidates on Community Access Media
https://www.youtube.com/@CAMEriePA/featured
https://www.observertoday.com/news/local-region/2023/04/county-convener-funds-county-complete-streets-projects/
BIKE
May is National Bike Month
May 6 - Fix a flat https://events.erielibrary.org/event/10170469
May 20 10 am Bike Safety In-Person Blasco Memorial Library Join us for an overview of bike safety. Learn what to looks for to make sure your bike is safe to ride. Ask questions about bike safety and basic maintenance. Registration required. Free to attend. Helmets are available to program participants upon request.
Gaining Ground on the Active Erie Plan (Erin Phillips/Erie Reader)
Video: Active Transportation Plan Study Session - April 4, 2023
ART
May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY
May 25 - Roger Waters: This is Not a Drill Tinseltown Erie Live from Prague " stunning indictment of the corporate dystopia in which we all struggle to survive and will include 20 Pink Floyd and Roger Waters classic songs"
Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing.
EARTH
May 12-14 - Presque Isle Festival of the Birds
Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council
Erie must seize its place in the emerging green economy for health, equity and prosperity (Pat Lupo, & OSB, and Jenny Tompkins/Erie Times-News
https://www.goerie.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2023/04/21/mushroom-garden-erie-to-educate-community-on-fungi-connie-walker-teaching-composting/70085048007/
Industrial disasters raise questions about Erie plastics recycling plans
Opinion: Gov Shapiro must sharpen focus on climate change and the environment (Erie Times -News)
Democratic candidates for Erie City Council (Erie Times-News) ICandidate info plus Questions answered by each candidate
New Pa. political-action committee aims to sell mail-in voting to skeptical Republicans (PennLive)
EGN, ECU
Judges
New Pa. political-action committee aims to sell mail-in voting to skeptical Republicans (PennLive)
Focus groups: PA swing voters detest MAGA and abortion overreach (Axios)
JUSTICE
Diverse Erie Ready to Distribute Initial Grant Dollars (Erie News Now)
JES Satellite Programming - When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made program is about local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".
Buffalo holds 5/14 Remembrance Weekend Of Reflection, Healing & Hope Events observing the anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops market
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."
Penn State’s head of African American Studies resigns, accuses dean of broken promises (Centre Daily Times)
LGBTQ+
May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank
11am to 2pm, 3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.
May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "
Jun 4 - Buffalo Pride Parade and Festival
Jun 9 - 10 - Jamestown Pridefest Jamestown NY
June 24 - Erie Pridefest and Pride Parade Erie PA
House committee passes anti-discrimination bill for LGBTQ Pennsylvanians
WOMEN'S HEALTH
ECU
Accessing Abortion Care in PA
Abortion and Personal Autonomy: A Discussion on How They are Changing in Post-Roe America
Office of PA Atty General: Abortion remains legal in state
Focus groups: PA swing voters detest MAGA and abortion overreach (Axios)
HEALTH
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems)
Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health
SCHOOLS
Better PENNCREST | Facebook
Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)
WORKING PEOPLE
May 11
FILM TALK – "Mighty Harlan County" Jared Hamilton discusses his new film "Mighty Harlan County" documenting the 2019 railway blockade by Kentucky miners seeking back pay By The Battle of Homestead Foundation +++ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The bill is named for the late Jake Schwab, a mechanic with the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, who was fatally injured at work.
GEMISH
Dog law
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/state-lawmakers-propose-legislative-reforms-for-pa-dog-law/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7ee67d00-07d0-4d7c-aa58-4c7e6403412b
https://www.eriereader.com/article/new-nonprofit-aims-to-build-a-more-resilient-just-erie-from-the-ground-up
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BIKE
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ART
May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY
May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "
Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing.
EARTH
May 12-14 - Presque Isle Festival of the Birds
Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council
Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)
Industrial disasters raise questions about Erie plastics recycling plans
Gem City Style: April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium
1:29:14 / 1:56:27 ,bike?
Opinion: Gov Shapiro must sharpen focus on climate change and the environment (Erie Times -News)
ELECTIONS
Democratic candidates for Erie City Council (Erie Times-News) ICandidate info plus Questions answered by each candidate
New Pa. political-action committee aims to sell mail-in voting to skeptical Republicans (PennLive)
HEALTH
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems)
Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health
JUSTICE
Diverse Erie Ready to Distribute Initial Grant Dollars (Erie News Now)
JES Satellite Programming - When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made program is about local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".https://youtu.be/Jbj_i9h9ZAE
Buffalo holds 5/14 Remembrance Weekend Of Reflection, Healing & Hope Events observing the anniversary of the racially motivated mass shooting at Tops market
Erie police equipping all officers with body-worn cameras through additional grant funds (Tim Hahn/ Erie Times-News)Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."
LGBTQ+
May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank
11am to 2pm, 3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.
Jun 4 - Buffalo Pride Parade and Festival
Jun 9 - 10 - Jamestown Pridefest Jamestown NY
June 24 - Erie Pridefest and Pride Parade Erie PA
ROE
Accessing Abortion Care in PA
Abortion and Personal Autonomy: A Discussion on How They are Changing in Post-Roe America
Office of PA Atty General: Abortion remains legal in state
Focus groups: PA swing voters detest MAGA and abortion overreach (Axios)
SCHOOLS
Penn State’s head of African American Studies resigns, accuses dean of broken promises (Centre Daily Times)
Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)
SPIRIT
WORKING PEOPLE
GEMISH
Dog law
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/state-lawmakers-propose-legislative-reforms-for-pa-dog-law/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7ee67d00-07d0-4d7c-aa58-4c7e6403412b
https://www.eriereader.com/article/new-nonprofit-aims-to-build-a-more-resilient-just-erie-from-the-ground-up
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ART
May 9-10 - Living Voices: Through the Eyes of a Friend Robert H Jackson Center Jamestown NY
May 13 - Stronger Than Silence: Buffalos Gay Men's Chorus Fredonia Opera House, Fredonia NY "Highlights of the program are songs from the Social Justice Songbook ... "
Jun 4 - Buffalo Pride Parade and Festival
Joan Baez live at Gannon College, December 10, 1972 Came across this gem after watching her sing with Rep. Justin Jones. Sound quality is actually quite good. Side note: The day after the concert Joan went with a peace mission group to North Vietnam and the group ended up under heavy US aerial bombing.
EARTH
May 12-14 - Presque Isle Festival of the Birds
Applications open for Erie's new environmental advisory council
Way Off Track: Weighing profit vs. public safety in wake of East Palestine train derailment (Jonathan Burdick/Erie reader)
Industrial disasters raise questions about Erie plastics recycling plans
Gem City Style: April 2023 Earth Day (Erie Reader) A Q&A with Jen Salem, horticulture specialist for the Regional Science Consortium
1:29:14 / 1:56:27 ,bike?
ELECTIONS
New Pa. political-action committee aims to sell mail-in voting to skeptical Republicans (PennLive)
HEALTH
PA House Panel Hears Fixes On Black Maternal Mortality Crisis. (PA Dems)
Hearing explores vision for Black maternal health
I
N MEMORIAM
JUSTICE
Diverse Erie Ready to Distribute Initial Grant Dollars https://www.erienewsnow.com/clip/15384280/diverse-erie-may-begin-fund-distribution
JES Satellite Programming - When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made program is about local artist and author Antonio Howard's book, "When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made", which is his story as a juvenile "lifer".https://youtu.be/Jbj_i9h9ZAE
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts online videos "Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts is the only statewide organization working exclusively to improve our state courts. Our mission is to ensure that Pennsylvania has fair and impartial courts that serve all Pennsylvanians."
LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+
May 13 - Erie's Queer Community Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank
11am to 2pm, 3104 State St, Erie, PA Non perishable food items or dry goods. Partners NWPA Pride Greater Erie Alliance for Equality, Central Outreach Erie, Erie Gay News, Journey to a Trauma informed Life, Community United Church, Transfamily of NWPA, Whee! Studios, Aging with Pride, Compton's Table and the Zone Dance Club.
Jun 9 - 10 - Jamestown Pridefest Jamestown NY
ROE
Accessing Abortion Care in PA
https://www.pa.gov/freedom to choose/
Abortion and Personal Autonomy: A Discussion on How They are Changing in Post-Roe America
https://youtu.be/rWc54Pp0D9c
Office of PA Atty General: Abortion remains legal in state
also crisis centers
Focus groups: PA swing voters detest MAGA and abortion overreach (Axios)
SCHOOLS
Penn State’s head of African American Studies resigns, accuses dean of broken promises (Centre Daily Times)
Opinion 'Something has to give,' Erie teacher says mental health crises at root of youth violence (Erie Times-News)
SPIRIT
WORKING PEOPLE
GEMISH
Dog law
https://www.penncapital-star.com/blog/state-lawmakers-propose-legislative-reforms-for-pa-dog-law/?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=7ee67d00-07d0-4d7c-aa58-4c7e6403412b
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