Erie forced Draco to redraw the map. Now what?
Erie’s fight over its mineral rights has entered a new phase. If it seems complex, it is. The…
Mineral-Rights Deal Repealed as Erie’s Unleased Minerals Force Draco Redesign
Three days after the Erie Town Council formally repealed its controversial mineral-rights sale to SM Energy, the town…
Coltrane 100 Philly is giving away $27,000 to support local artists
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Can Philly Art Map replace Instagram for your latest local art news?
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Erie County Arts and Music Fest Canceled Due to Weather | Local News
The Erie County Arts and Music festival schedule for Sunday, August 23 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.…
Erie Moves to Block Forced Pooling After SM Energy Ends Deal
Following the sudden collapse of a land deal with SM Energy, the Town of Erie is stepping in…
SM Energy ends controversial mineral rights agreement
NEWS FLASH 8/19/2026 In a dramatic shift following months of public pushback and legal maneuvering, SM Energy has…
Philly weekly events calendar: August 17 to 23
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What Does “Going Around” Actually Look Like? Is It Really the Best Deal? The Documents Erie Residents Still Haven’t Seen
Months into Erie’s mineral-rights debate, residents still have not seen two documents central to the controversy: an analysis…
Berks Jazz Fest enters a new era for the festival’s 36th year | Berks Regional News
BERKS COUNTY, Pa. – Organizers say the Berks Jazz Fest is entering a new era. Event organizers say…
Philly Fringe’s rookie theater makers include one-time state treasurer
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Erie Referendum Organizers Reach Signature Threshold in 17 Days
A citizen-led referendum challenging Erie’s controversial mineral rights agreement cleared its first major hurdle Tuesday after the Town…