ARTS
AmeriMasala Creative Workshops for Teens and Adults AT at Erie Art Museum June 30 -July 3, 9 am – 3 pm, and/or July 7th -July 11th from 9 am – 2 pm. With a lunch break. Each registration fee only covers 1 week of workshop. Led by Niecey Nicole https://www.erieartmuseum.org/amerimasala-workshops
Radium Girls Jul 18 - August 3 PACA Theatre 1505 State St Erie PA Directed by: Char Newport Asst Director: Zachery Hoffman Stage Mgr: Kenna Stevens Featuring: Karen Biebel, Sam Comfort, Bella Fried, Ava Gardner, Michael Harper, Michael Jeffrey, Eric Learn, Kristina Peczel, Hannah Richardson, Luke Scribner
AmeriMasala Festival July 19 Perry Square Erie PA.11am. Parade at 12 noon " The AmeriMasala is movement that presents multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural arts events to promote cross cultural respect and value of all peoples. "
July 29-Aug 1 Blackstar Festival Philadelphia "Celebration of Black Brown and Indigenous filmmaking" In-person and virtual.
Benevolent Beers: PACA July 31 5:00-8:00 pm Erie Ale Works 416 W. 12th St. Erie, PA "Join the Staff and Board of PACA for good beer and community. Every purchase between 5PM-8PM will count toward a donation to PACA. We will be hosting a fun basket raffle, 50/50 and merch sale too!"
Chautauqua Institute events of possible interest: Lewis Black July 2 Kwame Alexander & LeVar Burton August 4 @ 10:45am Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark Aug 8 Bonnie Raitt September 5 Also Execution of Justice July 17-25 2025 presented by CTC.
Erie Blues & Jazz Fest Aug 2-4 at Frontier Park, Erie PA https://www.eriebluesandjazz.com/
Graham Nash in concert Aug 6 Asbury Hall, Buffalo NY
Jon Stewart at National Comedy Center Jamestown NY August 9
Ani DiFranco August 31 Outer Harbor 225 Fuhrmann Blvd Buffalo, NY -
The Haudenosaunee Micro-Short Film Program 2025 September 6 from 1- 3:00 p.m. at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, NY "short films created by Haudenosaunee filmmakers from all over Turtle Island followed by a live filmmaker panel discussion and audience Q&A."
Buffalo Film Festival Oct 9-16 https://www.buffalofilm.org/
DofD Film Festival DofD Film Festival June 20-22 2025. https://sites.google.com/view/dofdfilmfestival2025/finalists
COMMUNITY
East Side Renaissance Guests Marcus Atkinson and Matt Harris from the East Side Renaissance,
https://talkerie.com/2025/06/05/east-side-renaissance/
EMTA interview
https://talkerie.com/2025/06/03/erie-metropolitan-transit-authority/
DEMOCRACY
September 19 Constitution Day 2025 Featuring Dr. Lindsey Cormack, author of How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It’s Up to You to Do It) 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Robert H Jackson Center 305 E. Fourth St. Jamestown, NY It’s Up to You to Do It) Free, public. https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/constitution-day-2025/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Erie/comments/1lbd4ic/erie_turned_up_today/
DIVERSITY
How Diverse Erie is building an Erie where all have a seat at the table | Opinion Gary Lee/Erie Times-News)
https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2025/06/15/investing-in-diversity-in-erie-is-showing-real-returns-opinion/84114291007/?tbref=hp
Crafting Erie’s Inclusive Future 07/21/2025 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM ET Free admission Free - Event Admission $5.00 - Event Admission + Vegetarian Lunch $5.00 - Event Admission + Lunch Jefferson Educational Society 3207 STATE ST ERIE, PA 16508-2821
https://www.jeserie.org/events/details/crafting-eries-inclusive-future
Erie’s Embattled DEI Troubles Make National News
May 16, 2025
"Erie’s recent DEI battles between its county government, county council, mayor, and black and brown community made national headlines via The Washington Post...We’re joined by former Erie County Council President Carl Anderson, who was sitting at the epicenter of this fact at the time. "
EARTH
Erie coke to enter plea +++
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2025/06/11/vacant-basf-site-contamination-found-east-erie-pa/84067568007/
Three Reasons Why Planting Native is So Important
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgzQbfLZHbLgkWJtNfpKgtvrXpQCQ?compose=GTvVlcSGLdhVHbThCzwnMcHHXVJKDLRWFNvkpwSbktBljvBQmkpqLlQdPLpJltRVJPNxPjPrZfDWW
ELECTIONS
(Listen) One on One with Rock Copeland (NEXT with Marcus Atkinson) " Marcus Atkinson sits down with County Councilman Rock Copeland to discuss the Democratic party's endorsement of Daria Devlin for Mayor of Erie, challenging incumbent Mayor Joe Schember. " https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/next-with-marcus/episodes/One-on-One-with-Rock-Copeland-e33irqt
(Listen) Primary Reflections: Erie County Votes and What Comes Next (NEXT with Marcus Atkinson) " co-hosts Marcus Atkinson and Marc Blount are joined by intern Aaron Cronin to unpack the recent Erie County primary elections." https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/next-with-marcus/episodes/Primary-Reflections-Erie-County-Votes-and-What-Comes-Next-e33923l
PA poll worker shortage (Spotlight PA) https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/05/pennsylvania-poll-worker-shortage-election-crisis/
Erie County Council moves to halt unapproved spending by Davis. (A.J. Rao/Erie Times-News- https://www.yahoo.com/news/erie-county-council-moves-halt-091232817.html
Demstock August 15-16, 2025 Jefferson Co Fairgrounds Brookville PA
https://demstock.net/
FOOD
New urban farm boosts Erie’s well-being | Opinion (Liz Allen ETN_
https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/columns/2025/05/23/erie-community-gardens-an-answer-to-possible-federal-cuts-to-snap-food-pantries-schools-opinion/83722451007/?tbref=hp
International Markets in central PA hit hard by tariffs (PennLive)
https://www.pennlive.com/food/2025/05/international-markets-in-central-pa-hit-hard-by-trump-tariffs.html
Blues for Shoes Breeze Band mid august
Second Harvest food locator https://nwpafoodbank.org/need-help/agency-locator/
Grow Erie facility produces lettuce and herbs in Savocchio Park. It also makes a statement (Jim Martin/Erie Times-News)
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2025/05/27/grow-erie-greenhouse-represents-5-6-million-investment-community-erie-pa/83631331007/
Bethany Outreach team will provide people in need with free food and free clothing Wednesdays 9am to 11am. Address: 204 West 11th Street. Erie.mabel@bethanyoutreachcenter.org
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1023666173285360&set=a.407234431595207
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/2025/06/10/heres-why-pa-is-suing-the-usda-and-whats-at-stake-for-state-farms/84128152007/?tbref=hp
safer streets
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2025/06/05/erie-safe-streets-for-all-plan-advances/84027135007/
https://www.eriewater.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2024-Erie-Water-Quality-Report-FINAL.pdf
ISO: Gardening + Cookbooks for Little Free Library
Our Little Free Library could use a replenishment. If you have gardening or cookbooks that are gathering more dust than bookmarks, bring them in and we'll help rehome them. :)
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQbffXsTbZszCtdvTpbHhZvlGbW
HOME
Erie County United Housing Town Hall (alana Sabol/ER) Discussions on affordable and accessible housing in Erie
https://www.eriereader.com/article/erie-county-united-housing-town-hall
Erie County to receive $433,000 for housing immigration detainees, sparking public debate A.J. RaoErie Times-News
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2025/05/30/holding-ice-detainees-could-earn-erie-county-federal-funds/83939499007/
Blessing Boxes/lettle free pantries
INDIGENOUS
Kathy Hochul Apology to the Seneca Nation (Ganondagan) “The Apology” MAY 20, 2025 "Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians Governor Hochul Visits Seneca Nation and Issues Formal Apology for New York State’s Role in Operating Thomas Indian School. New York State is home to the Thomas Indian School, located on the Seneca Nation Cattaraugus Indian Reservation in Irving, NY. This school operated from 1855 until 1957 This video is Dedicated to the Survivors and Former Students of the Thomas Indian School. We appreciate your Strength, Courage and Resiliency. Through your Strength and Leadership we can all begin to heal."
https://youtu.be/1ZrgAJ3a1GM?si=OSCi-d6Ci8LUasIS
IMMIGRANTS
Proposed ICE facilty in Erie
Erie County Council rejects use of ICE detention funds for prison budget. Here's why
A.J. Rao Erie Times-News https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2025/06/04/erie-county-council-nixes-plan-ice-funds-immigration-detainees-prison-budget/84022425007/
Public and council comments+council vote about detainee facility at Erie Co Council mtg 1-3-2025 https://www.facebook.com/events/1180670873807549/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A%22null%22%7D&ref_source=newsfeed&ref_mechanism=feed_attachment
++COMMENTS JUNE 17
Attacks on immigrants put Erie's revival in danger (Capital and Main)
https://capitalandmain.com/attacks-on-immigrants-put-eries-revival-in-danger
https://www.fastcompany.com/91353173/erie-pennsylvanias-immigrants-fueled-a-revival-its-now-in-danger-of-going-backwards
Erie County Democrats hold town hall on immigration https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/52813576/erie-county-democrats-host-immigration-town-hall
https://www.investigativepost.org/2025/04/03/lawmakers-demand-answers-on-border-detentions/
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INDIGENOUSKathy Hochul Apology to the Seneca Nation (Ganondagan) “The Apology” May 20, 2025 "Cattaraugus Territory of the Seneca Nation of Indians Governor Hochul Visits Seneca Nation and Issues Formal Apology for New York State’s Role in Operating Thomas Indian School...This video is Dedicated to the Survivors and Former Students of the Thomas Indian School. We appreciate your Strength, Courage and Resiliency. Through your Strength and Leadership we can all begin to heal."
https://youtu.be/1ZrgAJ3a1GM?si=OSCi-d6Ci8LUasIS
JUSTICE
Dr. Kristy Gnibus named new director of ECHRC(JET24 FOX66)
https://youtu.be/ho-_lqYtOwQ?si=0sPcSuXfsc1XqXgO
Gnibus explains HRC
https://www.goerie.com/story/opinion/letters/2025/06/17/readers-share-views-on-blessed-sacrament-the-erie-county-human-relations-commission-letters/84225296007/?tbref=hp
Pa.’s police misconduct database remains full of loopholes
https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/05/george-floyd-police-murder-pennsylvania-reform-database/
July 8 - July 11 Educator Retreat: Justice and Humanity Join us for a powerful, four-day immersive retreat that explores the historic and enduring legacy of the Nuremberg Trials. At Robert H Jackson Center 305 E. Fourth St. Jamestown, NY https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/educator-retreat-justice-and-humanity/
July 9 Designing Justice: The New Tribunal for Ukraine and Beyond @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Virtual Program, free, public, registration required. Host: Robert H Jackson Center "As Russia’s war against Ukraine challenges global norms, a new legal effort emerges: the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression" https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/designing-justice-the-new-tribunal-for-ukraine-and-beyond/
August 11 - Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Hall of Philosophy Chautauqua Institution, Professor Kim Lane Scheppele the featured speaker. Attending the lecture is free, but you must purchase a gate pass from Chautauqua Institution to access the grounds. https://www.roberthjackson.org/event/21st-annual-robert-h-jackson-lecture-on-the-supreme-court-of-the-united-states/
\People with mental illness can languish in jail. This Pa. county thinks a new mobile clinic can help.*Spotlight PA)
https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2025/05/mental-health-clinic-competency-allegheny/
LGBT
Tale of the GLBT Float in Erie's Bicentennial Parade 1995 In 1995, Erie celebrated its Bicentennial. The Bicentennial Commission approved a float from Erie's gay community, to be included in the Bicentennial Parade which would be held on Saturday May 27. The inclusion was fairly progressive for the time, and did include some controversy, concern, and from certain quarters, open hostility,
Late Thursday, May 25th, the float was heavily vandalized. With 36 hours before the parade, a group of supporters gathered to repair the float, ensuring its conclusion in the Bicentennial Parade. Greg Valiga wrote a wonderful account of the float story, from idea to surprising victory. The account also gives the reader a great feel for that particular moment in time. Greg was one of the organizers of the float and at the time was involved with the League of Gay and Lesbian Voters. This article appeared in the June 1995 issue of Erie Gay Community Newsletter. Also included a float photo gallery. https://www.nwpapride.org/pride-news/glbt-float-in-1995-erie-bicentennial-parade
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LGBTQ
Organizer: Feds Deny Erie VA's Pride Request https://youtu.be/r2Pq83sN7Tk?si=j81ct73dexruy7j3 si=uzGrtjFpkhJEQRy_
NWPA Pride Picnic Saturday, August 16, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm Presque Isle State Park - Rotary Pavilion
LGBT
Jul 12 - TransFamily of NWPA Summer Picnic (Presque Isle State Park - Beach 11 Pavilion, Erie, PA) 12 PM - 5 PM. "We provide drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, and vegan options. Bring your favorite dish to share! Contact us if you have any questions!" https://www.facebook.com/events/1388817129055470.
Jul 17 - Queer Open Mic Compton's Table, 3104 State St, Erie, PA . 6 PM - 10 PM. All Queer performers welcome. Suggested donation of $5 payable at event or by online donation at comptonstable.org. Contact: Gwen Elaine. Phone: (814) 580-8185.
Jul 18 - Coffee Social for LGBTQ+ Veterans 10 AM. "Coffee social for LGBTQ+ veterans at the Erie VA Veteran Canteen, located in the Erie VA basement at 135 E 38th St., Erie, PA. Times are subject to change based on availability. Info: Brittany Miklos at 814-844-5944. Open to all LGBTQ+ Veterans in all counties served by the Erie VA.
Aug 9 - 365 Block Party Perry Square Noon. Event by Erie Pride 365, Erie's Black Wall Street and Dalen Michael "Committed to championing the rights and well-being of Black, Brown, & LGBTQIA+ individuals, 365 days a year."
Queer Art Rising https://www.eriereader.com/article/queer-art-rising (Julia Carden/Erie Reader)
Aging With Pride: Erie's Queer Senior Social Club https://www.eriereader.com/article/aging-with-pride-eries-queer-senior-social-club
What Sanctuary Really Means (Dr Tyler Titus/Erie Reader) https://www.eriereader.com/article/what-sanctuary-really-means
SCHOOL
This student was told he could walk the baby, at first. But when it came time, they changed their mind and said it was a hazard. The man decided to run up! The police were already on the scene for the security of the event. Instead of making a bigger scene, the officers decided to let it go due to the cheers being received.
https://youtu.be/xQLe-yRpx8A?si=VkNQgEEbnBctPBiv
School Suspension & the School to Prison Pipeline WNY Peace Center
https://youtu.be/rdYvsET6QHo?si=EiT3ZE6PwDj6m5xS
Breaking the Cycle: Rethinking School Suspensions in Buffalo (WBFO)
https://www.btpm.org/2025-05-27/breaking-the-cycle-rethinking-school-suspensions-in-buffalo
https://www.erienewsnow.com/story/52822753/report-shortage-of-teachers-in-pennsylvania
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9woirpBAN_Q
DEI in PA schools
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgzQbfLdjgsXRqwhzPhjqbnLgBlbV
The Truth About Executive Orders and Lawful DEI in PA Schools and Colleges", where we respond to some of the many questions we've heard from our schools and parents about recent federal executive actions. This viewing will be followed by a live Q&A with ACLU-PA speakers: Harold Jordan, nationwide education equity coordinator
Kirsten Hanlon, fellowship attorney, standard public interest
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgzQbfLdjgsXRqwhzPhjqbnLgBlbV
WORK
Spurred by Job Corps loss, Allegheny County forms team to respond to Trump admin cut
https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2025-06-05/allegheny-county-task-force-trump-cuts-job-corps?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=GOP%20leader%20won%20t%20consider%20energy%20bills%20-%20for%20now&utm_campaign=PA%20Post%2006%2009%2025
ETC
TRANSIT
Pittsburgh dedicated bus lanes
https://www.unionprogress.com/2025/05/19/seeing-red-crews-begin-painting-exclusive-bus-lanes-in-downtown-pittsburgh-on-monday/
rom Erie Times News
INVITATION FOR BIDS
AND PROPOSALS
The Housing Authority of the City of Erie will receive sealed bids/proposals for the following:
Workers Compensation Insurance for the Employees of the Housing Authority of the City of Erie
Request for Proposals for a Project Based Voucher Program to serve the chronically homeless.
Sealed bids/proposals will be received until 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Authority's Administration Office, 606 Holland St., Erie, PA 16501, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
Bid documents may be obtained at the Housing Authority office, 606 Holland St., 814-452-2425 or downloaded at www.hace.org, click on Invitation to Bid. Pre-bid meetings are listed under Specifications.
The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bidding. All communications and inquiries shall be directed to Dusti Dennis, Executive Director, at Dennisd@hace.org.
The Housing Authority is an Equal Opportunity Agenc
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ETC
ER Juneteenth celebrations
https://www.eriereader.com/article/eries-juneteenth-celebrations
ER Juneteenth celebrations
https://www.eriereader.com/article/eries-juneteenth-celebrations
LIBRARY
The Local Impact of Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Cuts ER https://www.eriereader.com/article/the-local-impact-of-federal-institute-of-museum-and-library-services-cuts
https://www.goerie.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2025/06/15/juneteenth-erie-pa-perry-square/84214601007/
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Black History Month 2020 - The Butler Institute of American Art: Bill Dotson https://youtu.be/-98SlT1-ddc?si=yWtNlpdKoGujtXc9
Cat Tales Banned Book Club: Nineteen Eighty-Four Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM purrista cat cafe
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Erie County to receive $433,000 for housing immigration detainees, sparking public debate A.J. RaoErie Times-News
https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2025/05/30/holding-ice-detainees-could-earn-erie-county-federal-funds/83939499007/
american idiot paca
https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2025-06-04/he-survived-the-thomas-indian-school-now-85-his-story-is-to-join-hundreds-in-library-of-congress
NWPA Pride Picnic Saturday, August 16, 2025 1:00pm - 5:00pm Presque Isle State Park - Rotary Pavilion
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#inbox/FMfcgzQbfffgBqdFrDtmGHMsqfBZTTlc
https://www.reddit.com/r/Erie/comments/1lbd4ic/erie_turned_up_today/
