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Brian Johansson, CEO of the Erie City Mission joined us Thursday to share plans for feeding Erie families for Thanksgiving, along with plans for expanding its outreach to women and children.
On a Wednesday health focus, we met with Maria Baker, Highmark Vice President of Health Strategy and Delivery to discuss a new collaboration between Highmark and Noom to improve member health through behavior change and personalized support.
On Tuesday, we met the new leader for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania, Greg Hall. We discuss the essential services of Second Harvest to its 11 county footprint, and the highly-increased demand it's experiencing since the federal government shutdown.
In the wake of last week's municipal election, Erie County Executive Brenton Davis returned to our studio for his November monthly meeting.
On Friday, Erie-native, nationally-renowned journalist and talk show host Steve Scully returned to discuss the Jefferson Educational Society's Global Summit, the mood in DC, and latest in media issues.
On Thursday, Joel was joined by former chaplain of the Erie VA Medical Center, Rev. David Fugate and Jim Hertner, retired real estate broker and former Navy Medic serving US Marines in the Vietnam War. We discussed the hidden wounds of war, including PTSD and moral injury.
Political consultant Jezree Friend returned to our microphones Wednesday to share his hot takes on the General Election Tuesday.
The CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, Drew Whiting, joined us Monday to review the latest developments in their service area, including new Food Hall businesses, the opening of Serafini's, and the upcoming launch of Dave's Dinor.
On Thursday, we were talking about strategies for solving the teacher shortage, both locally and in the Commonwealth, as Pennsylvania Department of Education's Chief Talent Officer, Rick Levis joined us.
On our Wednesday program we followed up on a big deal announcement between the Ben Franklin Technology Partners and Erie Insurance. Brian Slawin, Director and Portfolio Manager at the Ben Franklin Technology Partners joined us.
On Tuesday, we sat down with the recently-appointed Executive Director of Erie Center for Arts and Technology, Jude Shingle. We learned his vision for ECAT, as the organization continues to offer adult career training programs and afterschool arts programs for teens.
On Friday, we got a preview of the opening of a landmark exhibit at the Hagen History Center called, “The Story of Us, Erie Polonia: Churches and Neighborhoods.” It was curated by local historian Bobby Sulecki, who joined us along with HHC Director of Programming & Visitor Experience Adam Macrino, and Bobby's mother Mary Jo Sulecki.
Mercyhurst University communications professor Brian Sheridan joined us Thursday to discuss the current moment in media, both locally and nationally.
On our Wednesday health focus, Lana Kunik discussed the National Diabetes Prevention program offered at the Sight Center of Northwest PA. The conversation touched on how uncontrolled diabetes can lead to vision loss and blindness.
The Chair and Treasurer of the Millcreek Township Government Study Commission, Paul Vojtek and Jim DeDad, respectively came to discuss key issues regarding the Commission's recommendations and challenge some of the narratives in the community about their findings.
Former Congressman Phil English returned to our studios Monday to discuss a new assignment contributing to improving the workforce in America's rural regions. He also weighed in on the imminent federal government shutdown.
On Friday, Erie Mayor Joe Schember walked a couple blocks from City Hall to our 429 State Street studios to discuss the city's proposed deal over the Erie Zoo with Erie Events, along with other big city issues.
The voice of the OHL's Erie Otters, Trevor Kubeja joined us Thursday to share a preview of the hockey team's season.
On our Wednesday health focus, we welcomed Adam Susmarski, DO at LECOM Health Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. He shared his insights on keeping our student-athletes healthy and safe throughout high school and college sports.
Grant Filbeck joined us on Tuesday to discuss questions regarding the Millcreek Township Government's recommendation to change the form of government in the township.
On Monday, we checked in with Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA16) to talk about the impact inflation is making on Pennsylvania constituents, along with tariffs and defunding of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Former Erie County Poet Laureate Chuck Joy returned to our microphones to tell us about his latest collection of poetry entitled White and Blue.
After an exclusive tour of the Ironworks Square worksite, Joel hosted Tina Mengine, the CEO of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority, and Laith Wardi, founder of Gem City Growth Strategies, for a discussion of the potential of the 12th brownfield. Tina and Laith are also the hosts of the Economic Pulse podcast, heard on 105.9 TalkErie WZTE.
On Wednesday, Development Coordinator Shawn Bednard discussed upcoming events sponsored by the Hamot Health Foundation, along with their efforts to combat homelessness.
On Tuesday we sat down with the President of Gannon University to discuss Gannon's Centennial Homecoming, the merger with Ursuline College, and other big university news.
On Monday, Dr. Christopher Harben of Penn State Behrend's Center for Family Business joined us to share about the upcoming Family Business Conference to be held at the Bayfront Convention Center in October. Registrations can be received by emailing clh612@psu.edu
For 25 years Athena Powerlink has been helping women small business owners and entrepreneurs. Linda Stevenson of Athena Erie joined us Friday to share their stories.
Rock Copeland, who represents the 3rd District of Erie County Council, returned to our microphones to express his perspectives on several pressing county issues.
Cindy Spizarny, President & CEO, and Allison Amendola, Vice President of Advancement return to give us an update on WQLN Public Media after the loss of federal funding.
At the top of the month of September, the Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us to talk county business for his monthly meeting.
Noted Erie filmmaker John C. Lyons joins us to discuss this falls new Wednesday night film series at 10-20 Collective, beginning Sep. 3rd, along with the next Tethered immersive theatrical experience coming the last two weekends of September at the former Maennerchor Club.
The Carnegie Foundry and Barber National Institute are teaming up to develop THRYVE LABS. Our guests are Bob Barber, SVP at Barber National Institute, and Matt Wachter, CFO & General Council at Carnegie Foundry.
Christina Vogel, Democratic nominee for Erie County Executive joins us.
On Monday, we were talking about economic development and Erie's commercial real estate market with Chuck Peters, the Managing Partner of Altair Real Estate Services.
On Thursday, we had a comprehensive conversation with Dr. Natalyn Gibbs, the new superintendent of Erie's Public Schools.
As the kids get ready to go back to school, it's a good time to talk about immunizations. Officials from the Erie County Department of Health joined us on a Wednesday health focus interview. Our guests were Erin Mrenak, Director of Public Health and Dr. Timothy Pelkowski, Chairman of the Board of Health.
Tuesday we had an important conversation with Katie Kretz, Executive Director of the Multicultural Community Resource Center as they navigate the changes in funding for refugees in Erie.
On Thursday, we spent the afternoon at the Yellow House of the Battles Estate in Girard, PA, owned and maintained by the Hagen History Center/Erie County Historical Society. Sharing the story of the 50 acres of sunflowers in full bloom were staffers Cal Pifer, President and CEO; Geri Cicchetti, Advancement Director; Margaret Pett, Director of Collections & Archives; and Adam Macrino, Director of Programming & Visitor Experience.
Key players in Erie's City Revitalization & Improvement Zone Authority join us: Chair Matthew Wachter, and Executive Director Brian Polito.
Discussing entrepreneurship with Brian Slawin and Jennifer Gilbert.
Caleb Landis of Early Vote Action joins us to share his story and his efforts toward registration and early voting.
Captain Billy Sabatini talks Tall Ships Erie, August 21-24
Erie County Executive Brenton Davis joins us for his monthly meeting, talking jobs and workforce training.
Deonte Cooley is a 40 Under 40 winner, a member of the JCLA, a real estate agent studying for his insurance license, a dad, and an educator.
GOP candidates join us to talk politics in the city: Yevet Anderson, Matthew Thomas, Tina Hiotis, and Anita Fay
Drew Whiting, CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation joins us about the latest on downtown's renewal.
Students from Erie Day School led by advisor Janis Filbeck participated in the National Leadership Conference
The new Executive Director of the Erie Philharmonic Bobby Pape is introduced to the community
Danny Pakulski, Director, and Liam O'Brien Producer of House of Eden produced by Oddity productions, which premieres August 9th at 1020 Collective.
Karen Biloweth and Erin Fessler join us from the Erie Community Foundation for Erie Gives August 12
The Erie County Controller Kyle Foust joins us to talk about County financial operations
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