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ARTS
Before and After Again Buffalo AKG Art Museum On exhibit: March 8–September 30, 2024 Before and After Again is an exhibition of artwork, prose, and poetry by the Buffalo-based artists and cultural producers Julia Bottoms, Tiffany Gaines, and Jillian Hanesworth. Their works respond to the tragic slaying of ten Buffalo residents on May 14, 2022, at the Tops Friendly Market
Salman Rushdie’s new book Knife will be released April 16 “The Booker Prize winner said the memoir about his 2021 attack at the Chautauqua Institute was necessary "to take charge of what happened, and to answer violence with art"
Inherit the Wind Erie Playhouse April 5-21 " Originally written as a response to the threat to intellectual freedom presented by the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era, the themes of Inherit the Wind are as relevant today as they were 73 years ago."
Hairspray Presented by NW Collegiate Academy 2825 State Erie PA April 11-13 7pm Tickets $7, at door.
Mabel Howard announced that she will be having a Juneteenth art show. Contact for more details on submissions and exhibits
Cleveland International Film Festival Apr 3-13 Playhouse Square, Cleveland Also full week of streaming is April 14 – 21
The Crucible Apr 26, 27, May 4 Open to public. SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Fredonia, NY General public: $20 advance, $25 door Students: $5 advance, $10 door
CRITTERS
Pets at Festivals
Erie County Elections Board Officially Moves 2024 Voter Registration Deadline. “Before Tuesday, the deadline was April 8, which is also the day of totality when it comes to the total eclipse. The county’s voter registration office is set to be closed on April 8, meaning people won’t get to register at the last minute if needed.” (YourErie.com)
- Commonwealth Court finds electronic votes, like ballots and voting machine contents, are exempt from PA public records law (Penn Capital-Star)
Cultivating a Backyard Buffet ( Alana Sabol /Erie Reader) Edible landscaping business transforms Erie lawns into productive gardens Edible landscaping Eat Your Yard business transforms Erie lawns into productive gardens
Soup on Saturdays 3:00-5:00 PM Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville 346 Chestnut St, Meadville, PA, Free, every Saturday, "everyone welcome" Donations of food and /or money appreciated. Contact Mark McGinty with any questions or donations" 919-464-1512 or m3bballpa@gmail.com Soup on Saturdays is intended to supplement the work of Meadville Community Soup Kitchen at Stone United Methodist Church, that has been feeding hungry people for more than 30 years).
Video: Public Restrooms Study Session March 7. 2024 (CityofErie) Public restrooms push: Erie Mayor Schember supports effort, concerned about cost' (Erie Times-News)
Erie Homeless Resources Guide Emergency resource guide to downtown Erie. From Voices for Homeless Advocacy.
JUSTICE
Meadville Police to get body cams (ETN) PSP expedite body camera rollout after excessive force claim (Penn Capital-Star)
Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US born Americans, studies find (WBFO)
PA overhauled sentencing guidelines but racial disparities may not disappear so soon (The Conversation)
New American Economy in Erie County " The Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the County"
Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US born Americans, studies find (WBFO)
https://research.newamericaneconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/06/NAE_Brief_New_Americans_in_Erie_County.pdf
https://www.wbfo.org/2024-03-08/immigrants-are-less-likely-to-commit-crimes-than-u-s-born-americans-studies-find
MAY DAY
Youngstown May Day festival 2024 April 27-28 "Come join like-minded neighbors from across the Valley at the May Day Festival, a fun free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, social justice, and the honoring of Beltane on April 27-28." Event by Youngstown May Day Festival and Youngstown Action center https://www.facebook.com/events/1324203312308787/?ref=newsfeed
May 1 - Celebrating Pittsburgh's Hellraiser Anne Feeney Featuring Emma's Revolution, Pittsburgh Labor Choir, Liz Berlin, Evan Greer, and more. RSVP. Mr. Small's 400 Lincoln Ave, Millvale, PA Free (suggested donation $25) 12pm: Panel Discussion at the Heinz History Museum. 6pm: Concert at the Mr. Smalls Theatre.All ages. https://mrsmalls.com/events/anne-feeney/
May 4 - May Day Polish Hill Pittsburgh Details being worked out, check back
SCHOOLS
SV fight pepper sprayhttps://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50547901/eries-public-schools-releases-statement-on-strong-vincent-middle-school-fight?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Erie_News_Now&fbclid=IwAR04WwmfOTxvHTVE1sPTUG6I0jG7wzWbF6Hieduavp4Vu1vPCw7PNLYPlyQ
Survey seeks input on needs of Erie High School (WENY) " Erie High is in the process of becoming a United Way community school. According to United Way, the Community School Model works be removing nonacademic barriers to learning through community collaboration and support. " https://www.weny.com/story/50547389/united-way-eries-public-schools-seeks-feedback-in-community-school-survey-for-erie-high
Billionaires Yass and DeVos Are on a Crusade to Destroy US Public Schools (LittleSis) "Yass has spent tens of millions on Pennsylvania elections to win funding for charter and private school vouchers in his home state." (LittleSis)
Update on Central Bucks Board since it flipped (Curmudgucation)
https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2024/02/pa-central-bucks-conservative-board.html
SPIRIT
WOMEN
Discovering New York Suffrage Stories New (2020) documentary with lots of information that will be new to most, and attention paid to the leves and efforts of Black women, and inspiration by Haudenausaunee society. Includes classroom resources and scores of other resources. . "The 70-year fight for suffrage began in Central and Western New York, an epicenter of reform."
https://www.wned.org/television/wned-productions/wned-history-productions/discovering-new-york-suffrage-stories/watch/
WORKING PEOPLE
On-air employees at WJET/FOX vote to join union (Erie Times-News)
Commentary: Protecting PA healthcare workers from violence (Penn Capital-Star)
Workers Memorial Day April 28 "On April 28, the labor movement will once again observe Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed or injured on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections."
Warren cafe owner advocates for disabled workers at Senate (Erie News Now) " Erin Willman, the CEO of White Cane Coffee in Warren, PA, had the honor of attending a Senate hearing last month to testify regarding discrimination against disabled employees in the workforce." Ms. Willman's testimony starts at 30:09
ETC
Friends of Library Drive-Thru Book Drive April 27 Gently used books, puzzles, music CDs, LP and 45 records and DVD 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blasco Library.” Host: Friends of the Erie County Library and Erie County Library
Podcasting Basics June 17 at 6pm Blasco Memorial Library 160 East Front St, Erie. Registration required.
EMTA formalizes advertising policy Includes Policy regarding political campaigns, causes, etc. Read the policy here
Journal of Erie Studies digitized “The journal, which began publishing exclusively in print in 1972, has partnered with University Libraries to digitize and make openly available all of its issues to date, with plans to publish current issues online as they become available.”
Before and After Again Buffalo AKG Art Museum On exhibit: March 8–September 30, 2024 Before and After Again is an exhibition of artwork, prose, and poetry by the Buffalo-based artists and cultural producers Julia Bottoms, Tiffany Gaines, and Jillian Hanesworth. Their works respond to the tragic slaying of ten Buffalo residents on May 14, 2022, at the Tops Friendly Market
Salman Rushdie’s new book Knife will be released April 16 “The Booker Prize winner said the memoir about his 2021 attack at the Chautauqua Institute was necessary "to take charge of what happened, and to answer violence with art"
Inherit the Wind Erie Playhouse April 5-21 " Originally written as a response to the threat to intellectual freedom presented by the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era, the themes of Inherit the Wind are as relevant today as they were 73 years ago."
Hairspray Presented by NW Collegiate Academy 2825 State Erie PA April 11-13 7pm Tickets $7, at door.
Mabel Howard announced that she will be having a Juneteenth art show. Contact for more details on submissions and exhibits
Cleveland International Film Festival Apr 3-13 Playhouse Square, Cleveland Also full week of streaming is April 14 – 21
The Crucible Apr 26, 27, May 4 Open to public. SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Fredonia, NY General public: $20 advance, $25 door Students: $5 advance, $10 door
CRITTERS
Pets at Festivals
ELECTIONS
Demstock 2024 Aug 23-25 Butler Farmshow Grounds Butler PA
Erie County Elections Board Officially Moves 2024 Voter Registration Deadline. “Before Tuesday, the deadline was April 8, which is also the day of totality when it comes to the total eclipse. The county’s voter registration office is set to be closed on April 8, meaning people won’t get to register at the last minute if needed.” (YourErie.com)
Video: Public Restrooms Study Session March 7. 2024 (CityofErie) Public restrooms push: Erie Mayor Schember supports effort, concerned about cost' (Erie Times-News)
Erie Homeless Resources Guide Emergency resource guide to downtown Erie. From Voices for Homeless Advocacy.
JUSTICE
Meadville Police to get body cams (ETN) PSP expedite body camera rollout after excessive force claim (Penn Capital-Star)
Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US born Americans, studies find (WBFO)
PA overhauled sentencing guidelines but racial disparities may not disappear so soon (The Conversation)
New American Economy in Erie County " The Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the County"
Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US born Americans, studies find (WBFO)
https://research.newamericaneconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/06/NAE_Brief_New_Americans_in_Erie_County.pdf
https://www.wbfo.org/2024-03-08/immigrants-are-less-likely-to-commit-crimes-than-u-s-born-americans-studies-find
MAY DAY
Youngstown May Day festival 2024 April 27-28 "Come join like-minded neighbors from across the Valley at the May Day Festival, a fun free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, social justice, and the honoring of Beltane on April 27-28." Event by Youngstown May Day Festival and Youngstown Action center https://www.facebook.com/events/1324203312308787/?ref=newsfeed
May 1 - Celebrating Pittsburgh's Hellraiser Anne Feeney Featuring Emma's Revolution, Pittsburgh Labor Choir, Liz Berlin, Evan Greer, and more. RSVP. Mr. Small's 400 Lincoln Ave, Millvale, PA Free (suggested donation $25) 12pm: Panel Discussion at the Heinz History Museum. 6pm: Concert at the Mr. Smalls Theatre.All ages. https://mrsmalls.com/events/anne-feeney/
May 4 - May Day Polish Hill Pittsburgh Details being worked out, check back
SCHOOLS
SV fight pepper sprayhttps://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50547901/eries-public-schools-releases-statement-on-strong-vincent-middle-school-fight?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Erie_News_Now&fbclid=IwAR04WwmfOTxvHTVE1sPTUG6I0jG7wzWbF6Hieduavp4Vu1vPCw7PNLYPlyQ
Survey seeks input on needs of Erie High School (WENY) " Erie High is in the process of becoming a United Way community school. According to United Way, the Community School Model works be removing nonacademic barriers to learning through community collaboration and support. " https://www.weny.com/story/50547389/united-way-eries-public-schools-seeks-feedback-in-community-school-survey-for-erie-high
Billionaires Yass and DeVos Are on a Crusade to Destroy US Public Schools (LittleSis) "Yass has spent tens of millions on Pennsylvania elections to win funding for charter and private school vouchers in his home state." (LittleSis)
Update on Central Bucks Board since it flipped (Curmudgucation)
https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2024/02/pa-central-bucks-conservative-board.html
SPIRIT
WOMEN
Discovering New York Suffrage Stories New (2020) documentary with lots of information that will be new to most, and attention paid to the leves and efforts of Black women, and inspiration by Haudenausaunee society. Includes classroom resources and scores of other resources. . "The 70-year fight for suffrage began in Central and Western New York, an epicenter of reform."
https://www.wned.org/television/wned-productions/wned-history-productions/discovering-new-york-suffrage-stories/watch/
WORKING PEOPLE
On-air employees at WJET/FOX vote to join union (Erie Times-News)
Commentary: Protecting PA healthcare workers from violence (Penn Capital-Star)
Workers Memorial Day April 28 "On April 28, the labor movement will once again observe Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed or injured on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections."
Warren cafe owner advocates for disabled workers at Senate (Erie News Now) " Erin Willman, the CEO of White Cane Coffee in Warren, PA, had the honor of attending a Senate hearing last month to testify regarding discrimination against disabled employees in the workforce." Ms. Willman's testimony starts at 30:09
ETC
Friends of Library Drive-Thru Book Drive April 27 Gently used books, puzzles, music CDs, LP and 45 records and DVD 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blasco Library.” Host: Friends of the Erie County Library and Erie County Library
Podcasting Basics June 17 at 6pm Blasco Memorial Library 160 East Front St, Erie. Registration required.
EMTA formalizes advertising policy Includes Policy regarding political campaigns, causes, etc. Read the policy here
Journal of Erie Studies digitized “The journal, which began publishing exclusively in print in 1972, has partnered with University Libraries to digitize and make openly available all of its issues to date, with plans to publish current issues online as they become available.”
Diverse Erie announces new grants meant to support BIPOC-centric small businesses (YourErie)
ARTS
Before and After Again Buffalo AKG Art Museum On exhibit: March 8–September 30, 2024 Before and After Again is an exhibition of artwork, prose, and poetry by the Buffalo-based artists and cultural producers Julia Bottoms, Tiffany Gaines, and Jillian Hanesworth. Their works respond to the tragic slaying of ten Buffalo residents on May 14, 2022, at the Tops Friendly Market
Salman Rushdie’s new book Knife will be released April 16 “The Booker Prize winner said the memoir about his 2021 attack at the Chautauqua Institute was necessary "to take charge of what happened, and to answer violence with art"
Inherit the Wind Erie Playhouse April 5-21 " Originally written as a response to the threat to intellectual freedom presented by the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era, the themes of Inherit the Wind are as relevant today as they were 73 years ago."
Hairspray Presented by NW Collegiate Academy 2825 State Erie PA April 11-13 7pm Tickets $7, at door.
Mabel Howard announced that she will be having a Juneteenth art show. Contact for more details on submissions and exhibits
Cleveland International Film Festival Apr 3-13 Playhouse Square, Cleveland Also full week of streaming is April 14 – 21
The Crucible Apr 26, 27, May 4 Open to public. SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Fredonia, NY General public: $20 advance, $25 door Students: $5 advance, $10 door
CRITTERS
Pets at Festivals
https://youtu.be/zTfvSF84nfE?si=_71yoVPs-phpvfFG
ANNA seasonal rummage sales
ELECTIONS
Tracking Election Deniers in Key State Legislatures (States United Democracy Center) https://statesuniteddemocracy.org/resources/states-of-denial/#pennsylvania
Commonwealth Court finds electronic votes, like ballots and voting machine contents, are exempt from Pennsylvania public records law
https://penncapital-star.com/briefs/commonwealth-court-finds-electronic-votes-like-ballots-and-voting-machine-contents-are-exempt-from-pennsylvania-public-records-law/?emci=ab16aed4-54dd-ee11-85fb-002248223794&emdi=792712f0-14de-ee11-85fb-002248223794&ceid=168483
Demstock 2024 Aug 23-25 Butler Farmshow Grounds Butler https://www.facebook.com/events/274686152339966 PA
Erie County Elections Board Officially Moves 2024 Voter Registration Deadline. “Before Tuesday, the deadline was April 8, which is also the day of totality when it comes to the total eclipse. The county’s voter registration office is set to be closed on April 8, meaning people won’t get to register at the last minute if needed.” (YourErie.com)
Spotlight PA candidates/election update Attorney General race (WESA) https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2024-03-12/pa-attorney-general-democrats-criminal-justice
PA is a purple state developing a light blue tinge (LSE) https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2024/03/11/the-2024-elections-pennsylvania-is-a-purple-state-that-is-developing-a-light-blue-tinge/
Attorney General Candidates
https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2024-03-13/pennsylvania-attorney-general-candidates-bring-wide-array-of-experiences-to-tv-debate
https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2024/03/pennsylvania-election-2024-auditor-general-candidates-tim-defoor-malcolm-kenyatta-mark-pinsley/
https://www.mobilize.us/paunited/event/610393/?fbclid=IwAR0vbQcGxajjD0445ZiQnmyqsOYR30nx2BwyO_66yhqG6SybKNKynSfp1XA
https://penncapital-star.com/election-2024/phillys-orourke-gives-working-families-party-response-to-biden-sotu-address/?emci=3321409c-dbdf-ee11-85fb-002248223794&emdi=396494f9-67e0-ee11-85fb-002248223794&ceid=168483
Working Families Response to SOTU Presented by Nicolas O’Rourke, and WFP City Councilman in Philadelphia arguing that his party helped put Biden in the Oval Office, but that the president is in danger of losing those voters in November.
https://workingfamilies.org/live-2024-wfp-response-to-state-of-the-union/
https://penncapital-star.com/briefs/commonwealth-court-finds-electronic-votes-like-ballots-and-voting-machine-contents-are-exempt-from-pennsylvania-public-records-law/
HOME
Public Restrooms Study Session March 7. 2024 (City ofErie)
Erie Homeless Resources Guide Emergency resource guide to downtown Erie. From Voices for Homeless Advocacy.
JUSTICE
Pa. state police to expedite body camera rollout after Philly officials excessive force claim (Penn Capital-Star) https://penncapital-star.com/blog/pa-state-police-to-expedite-body-camera-rollout-after-philly-officials-excessive-force-claim/ Meadville Police to get body cams https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50566647/meadville-police-department-to-equip-officers-with-body-cameras?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Erie_News_Now&fbclid=IwAR3VU_pKknfazuyJPLOOTPZrZXWRKBNpMqKaWEFj4jiMr2Uw7pkr6kzXVMI
Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US born Americans, studies find (WBFO)
https://www.wbfo.org/2024-03-08/immigrants-are-less-likely-to-commit-crimes-than-u-s-born-americans-studies-find
PA overhauled sentencing guidelines but racial disparities may not disappear so soon (The Conversation)
https://theconversation.com/pennsylvania-overhauled-its-sentencing-guidelines-to-be-more-fair-and-consistent-but-racial-disparities-may-not-disappear-so-soon-224941?utm_source=Spotlight+PA&utm_campaign=ce8cbbdc39-Cybersecurity+anxiety+enters+PA+budget+talks&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ff13a45256-ce8cbbdc39-29727877
IMMIGRANTS
New American Economy in Erie County " The Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the County"
https://research.newamericaneconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/06/NAE_Brief_New_Americans_in_Erie_County.pdf
https://www.wbfo.org/2024-03-08/immigrants-are-less-likely-to-commit-crimes-than-u-s-born-americans-studies-find
MAY DAY
Youngstown May Day festival 2024 April 27-28 "Come join like-minded neighbors from across the Valley at the May Day Festival, a fun free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, social justice, and the honoring of Beltane on April 27-28." Event by Youngstown May Day Festival and Youngstown Action center https://www.facebook.com/events/1324203312308787/?ref=newsfeed
May 1 - Celebrating Pittsburgh's Hellraiser Anne Feeney Featuring Emma's Revolution, Pittsburgh Labor Choir, Liz Berlin, Evan Greer, and more. RSVP. Mr. Small's 400 Lincoln Ave, Millvale, PA Free (suggested donation $25) 12pm: Panel Discussion at the Heinz History Museum. 6pm: Concert at the Mr. Smalls Theatre.All ages. https://mrsmalls.com/events/anne-feeney/
May 4 - May Day Polish Hill Details being worked out, check back
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1123921978794107&set=pcb.1123922015460770
SCHOOLS
SV fight pepper sprayhttps://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50547901/eries-public-schools-releases-statement-on-strong-vincent-middle-school-fight?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Erie_News_Now&fbclid=IwAR04WwmfOTxvHTVE1sPTUG6I0jG7wzWbF6Hieduavp4Vu1vPCw7PNLYPlyQ
Survey seeks input on needs of Erie High School (WENY) " Erie High is in the process of becoming a United Way community school. According to United Way, the Community School Model works be removing nonacademic barriers to learning through community collaboration and support. " https://www.weny.com/story/50547389/united-way-eries-public-schools-seeks-feedback-in-community-school-survey-for-erie-high
Billionaires Yass and DeVos Are on a Crusade to Destroy US Public Schools PA billionaire Jeff Yass and Betsy Devos " Yass has spent tens of millions on Pennsylvania elections to win funding for charter and private school vouchers in his home state.[PA]
Update on Central Bucks Board since it flipped (Curmudgucation)
https://curmudgucation.blogspot.com/2024/02/pa-central-bucks-conservative-board.html
SPIRIT
Catholic Sisters Week feature that reflects on the works of three +++ https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/03/08/erie-benedictine-reflects-on-peace-during-catholic-sisters-week-jesus-st-joseph-mercy-education/72787449007/
WOMEN
Discovering New York Suffrage Stories New (2020) documentary with lots of information that will be new to most, and attention paid to the leves and efforts of Black women, and inspiration by Haudenausaunee society. Includes classroom resources and scores of other resources. . "The 70-year fight for suffrage began in Central and Western New York, an epicenter of reform."
https://www.wned.org/television/wned-productions/wned-history-productions/discovering-new-york-suffrage-stories/watch/
WORKING PEOPLE
On-air employees at WJET/FOX vote to join union (Erie Times-News)
Commentary: Protecting PA healthcare workers from violence (Penn Capital-Star)
Workers Memorial Day April 28 "On April 28, the labor movement will once again observe Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed or injured on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections."
Warren cafe owner advocates for disabled workers at Senate (Erie News Now) " Erin Willman, the CEO of White Cane Coffee in Warren, PA, had the honor of attending a Senate hearing last month to testify regarding discrimination against disabled employees in the workforce." Testimony
ETC
Friends of Library Drive-Thru Book Drive April 27 Gently used books, puzzles, music CDs, LP and 45 records and DVD 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blasco Library.” Host: Friends of the Erie County Library and Erie County Library
Podcasting Basics June 17 at 6pm Blasco Memorial Library 160 East Front St, Erie. Registration required.
EMTA formalizes advertising policy Includes Policy regarding political campaigns, causes, etc. Read the policy here
Journal of Erie Studies digitized “The journal, which began publishing exclusively in print in 1972, has partnered with University Libraries to digitize and make openly available all of its issues to date, with plans to publish current issues online as they become available.”
ARTS
Before and After Again Buffalo AKG Art Museum On exhibit: March 8–September 30, 2024 Before and After Again is an exhibition of artwork, prose, and poetry by the Buffalo-based artists and cultural producers Julia Bottoms, Tiffany Gaines, and Jillian Hanesworth. Their works respond to the tragic slaying of ten Buffalo residents on May 14, 2022, at the Tops Friendly Market
Salman Rushdie’s new book Knife will be released April 16 “The Booker Prize winner said the memoir about his 2021 attack at the Chautauqua Institute was necessary "to take charge of what happened, and to answer violence with art".https://thewire.in/books/salman-rushdie-knife-memoir-stabbing-release-april-2024
Inherit the Wind Erie Playhouse Erie April 5-21 " Originally written as a response to the threat to intellectual freedom presented by the anti-communist hysteria of the McCarthy era, the themes of Inherit the Wind are as relevant today as they were 73 years ago."
https://www.erieplayhouse.org/events/inherit-the-wind/
Hairspray 2825 State NW Collegiate Academy Erie PA April 11-13 7pm Tickets $7, at door.
https://erie.macaronikid.com/events/65dfdf145a1f051fe5e6050e/hairspray-at-northwest-pennsylvania-collegiate-academy
Mabel Howard announced that she will be having a Juneteenth art show. Contact for more details on submissions and exhibits
Cleveland International Film Festival Apr 3-13 Playhouse Square, Cleveland Also full week of streaming is April 14 – 21
The Crucible Apr 26, 27, May 4 Open to public. SUNY Fredonia, Rockefeller Arts Center, Fredonia, NY General public: $20 advance, $25 door Students: $5 advance, $10 door
CRITTERS
Pets at Festivals
ANNA seasonal rummage sales
EARTH
EPA leaves out existing natural gas plants from carbon rule, including some in Pa.https://www.wesa.fm/environment-energy/2024-03-08/epa-natural-gas-plant-carbon
National Water Dance April 2O This event is free and open to the public. Presented by Mercyhurst School of Arts, info: MIAC website. https://www.mercyhurst.edu/events/mercyhurst-dance-department-presents-national-water-dance
Event Series: For the Beauty of the Earth: Faithful Responses to Climate Change with Avery Davis Lamb of Creation Justice Ministries. Three events centered around faith and climate change from April 13-14:
Saturday, April 13: Scripture and Our Calling to Creation Justice 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant (250 W 7th St.) ** To register for the Saturday morning event , please email britney.knight@firstcovenanterie.org. For registration please include your name if you plan to stay for lunch, and any dietary restrictions.
Saturday, April 13: Hospitality in a Time of Climate Change 6:00 P.M. at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul (134 W 7th St.)
Sunday, April 14: Plastic Jesus: Real Faith in a Synthetic World 9:45A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at Wayside Presbyterian Church (1208 Asbury Rd)
Event Series: For the Beauty of the Earth: Faithful Responses to Climate Change with Avery Davis Lamb of Creation Justice Ministries. Three events centered around faith and climate change from April 13-14:
Saturday, April 13: Scripture and Our Calling to Creation Justice 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. at First Presbyterian Church of the Covenant (250 W 7th St.) ** To register for the Saturday morning event , please email britney.knight@firstcovenanterie.org. For registration please include your name if you plan to stay for lunch, and any dietary restrictions.
Saturday, April 13: Hospitality in a Time of Climate Change 6:00 P.M. at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Paul (134 W 7th St.)
Sunday, April 14: Plastic Jesus: Real Faith in a Synthetic World 9:45A.M. – 12:00 P.M. at Wayside Presbyterian Church (1208 Asbury Rd)
Bill McKibben & Frank Sesno at Chautauqua Wednesday, July 24th 2024 @ 10:45 am - 12:00 pm |Gate pass or single ticket required "In a week centered on “Our Greatest Challenges (That We Can Actually Do Something About),” the Chautauqua Lecture Series and Chautauqua Climate Change Initiative welcome environmentalist and writer Bill McKibben back to the Amphitheater stage, where he’ll be joined by journalist Frank Sesno as they discuss work both men are doing to catalyze climate action across generations."
ELECTIONS
Tracking Election Deniers in Key State Legislatures (States United Democracy Center) https://statesuniteddemocracy.org/resources/states-of-denial/#pennsylvania
Commonwealth Court finds electronic votes, like ballots and voting machine contents, are exempt from Pennsylvania public records law
Demstock aug 23-25 Butler Farmshow Grounds https://www.facebook.com/events/274686152339966/?ref=newsfeed https://www.facebook.com/Demstock
Erie County Elections Board Officially Moves 2024 Voter Registration Deadline. “Before Tuesday, the deadline was April 8, which is also the day of totality when it comes to the total eclipse. The county’s voter registration office is set to be closed on April 8, meaning people won’t get to register at the last minute if needed.” (YourErie.com)
Spotlight PA candidates/election update Attorney General race (WESA) https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2024-03-12/pa-attorney-general-democrats-criminal-justice
PA is a purple state developing a light blue tinge (LSE) https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/2024/03/11/the-2024-elections-pennsylvania-is-a-purple-state-that-is-developing-a-light-blue-tinge/
Attorney General Candidates
Working Families Response to SOTU Presented by Nicolas O’Rourke, and WFP City Councilman in Philadelphia arguing that his party helped put Biden in the Oval Office, but that the president is in danger of losing those voters in November.
HOME
'A humanitarian need:' Erie City Council study session starts public bathrooms discussion
HOME
Erie Homeless Resources Guide Emergency resource guide to downtown Erie. From Voices for Homeless Advocacy . https://www.endhomelessnesseriecountypa.org/_files/ugd/c40d10_db56a1e60eaf47d1a6394663437bcaa1.pdf
FOOD
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JUSTICE
Pa. state police to expedite body camera rollout after Philly officials excessive force claim (Penn Capital-Star) https://penncapital-star.com/blog/pa-state-police-to-expedite-body-camera-rollout-after-philly-officials-excessive-force-claim/ JUSTICE
Meadville Police to get body cams
Immigrants are less likely to commit crimes than US born Americans, studies find (WBFO)
PA overhauled sentencing guidelines but racial disparities may not disappear so soon (The Conversation)
IMMIGRANTS
New American Economy in Erie County " The Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the County"
MAY DAY
MAY DAY
Youngstown May Day festival 2024 April 27-28 "Come join like-minded neighbors from across the Valley at the May Day Festival, a fun free celebration of labor, climate justice, human rights, social justice, and the honoring of Beltane on April 27-28." Event by Youngstown May Day Festival and Youngstown Action center https://www.facebook.com/events/1324203312308787/?ref=newsfeed
May 1 - Celebrating Pittsburgh's Hellraiser Anne Feeney Featuring Emma's Revolution, Pittsburgh Labor Choir, Liz Berlin, Evan Greer, and more RSVP
Mr. Small's 400 Lincoln Ave, Millvale, PA Free (suggested donation $25) 12pm: Panel Discussion at the Heinz History Museum. 6pm: Concert at the Mr. Smalls Theatre.All ages. https://mrsmalls.com/events/anne-feeney/
May 4 - May Day Polish Hill Details being worked out, check back
SCHOOLS
SV fight pepper sprayhttps://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50547901/eries-public-schools-releases-statement-on-strong-vincent-middle-school-fight?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Erie_News_Now&fbclid=IwAR04WwmfOTxvHTVE1sPTUG6I0jG7wzWbF6Hieduavp4Vu1vPCw7PNLYPlyQ
Survey seeks input on needs of Erie High School (WENY) " Erie High is in the process of becoming a United Way community school. According to United Way, the Community School Model works be removing nonacademic barriers to learning through community collaboration and support. " https://www.weny.com/story/50547389/united-way-eries-public-schools-seeks-feedback-in-community-school-survey-for-erie-high
Billionaires Yass and DeVos Are on a Crusade to Destroy US Public Schools | Truthout
Billionaires Yass and DeVos Are on a Crusade to Destroy US Public Schools PA billionaire Jeff Yass and Betsy Devos " Yass has spent tens of millions on Pennsylvania elections to win funding for charter and private school vouchers in his home state.[PA]
Update on Central Bucks Board since it flipped (Curmudgucation)
SPIRIT
Catholic Sisters Week feature that reflects on the works of three +++ https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/03/08/erie-benedictine-reflects-on-peace-during-catholic-sisters-week-jesus-st-joseph-mercy-education/72787449007/
WOMEN
Discovering New York Suffrage Stories New (2020) documentary with lots of information that will be new to most, and attention paid to the leves and efforts of Black women, and inspiration by Haudenausaunee society. Includes classroom resources and scores of other resources. . "The 70-year fight for suffrage began in Central and Western New York, an epicenter of reform."
WORKING PEOPLE
On-air employees at WJET/FOX vote to join union On-air employees at Erie's WJET-TV/WFXP-TV vote overwhelmingly to join a union (msn.com)
Commentary: Protecting PA healthcare workers from violence (Penn Capital-Star)
Workers Memorial Day April 28 https://aflcio.org/about-us/conferences-and-events/workers-memorial-day "On April 28, the labor movement will once again observe Workers Memorial Day to remember workers killed or injured on the job and to renew the fight for strong safety and health protections."
Warren cafe owner advocates for disabled workers at Senate (ENN) " Erin Willman, the CEO of White Cane Coffee in Warren, PA, had the honor of attending a Senate hearing last month to testify regarding discrimination against disabled employees in the workforce." https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/50556042/local-business-woman-advocates-for-disabled-at-the-senate Hearing All Means All: Empowering People with Di... | Senate Committee On Aging
ETC
Friends of Library Drive-Thru Book Drive April 27 " Gather your gently used books, puzzles, music CDs, LP and 45 records and DVDs for the Friends of the Erie County Public Library Drive-Thru Book Drive on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Blasco Library.” Host: Friends of the Erie County Library https://www.facebook.com/events/948669216441866
Podcasting Basics June 17 at 6pm Blasco Memorial Library 160 East Front St, Erie. Registration required.
EMTA formalizes advertising policy Includes Policy regarding political campaigns, causes, etc. Read the policy here
Journal of Erie Studies digitized “The journal, which began publishing exclusively in print in 1972, has partnered with University Libraries to digitize and make openly available all of its issues to date, with plans to publish current issues online as they become available.” https://www.psu.edu/news/academics/story/university-libraries-open-publishing-launches-journal-erie-studies/?fbclid=IwAR3nYVO2GlimqDoNo0ADDuBt49kbRZw3Jcl8ULu8s9LsXUlkyXf-TwmoqIM
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