Council Calls for Transparency After Woodard’s Death | News
The Erie City Council has adopted a resolution urging transparency and timely public updates regarding the investigation into…
The Reader Beat Monthly Recap
The Reader Beat aims to cover city and county council meetings as well as other important government and…
Democrats Horton, Pol, Troop, Flores capture Erie City Council seats
Erie City Council will remain an all-Democratic panel, as it has largely been for decades. Incumbents Jasmine Flores…
Schember presents final budget as City of Erie mayor
Erie Mayor Joe Schember and his administration have presented the final city budget proposal of his eighth year…
City of Erie Considers Tax Increase for 2026-2027 | Local News
For the first time in six years, city of Erie residents are facing a potential tax increase. In…
Erie City Co. president Mel Witherspoon claims to have to shot man in the head
(WJET/WFXP) – The president of the Erie City Council seemingly claimed to have shot a man decades ago…
Newspaper from 1962 recounts shooting involving Erie City Council president
(WJET/WFXP) – An anecdotal story meant to sympathize with grieving citizens has spiraled into a bit of controversy…
Erie Zoo in danger of closing without response from city on transferring ownership
(WJET/WFXP)– Time may be running out to save the Erie Zoo, that’s according to a new story published…