Stories Tagged as
Erie
How does manufacturing in Erie feel about tax reform?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Oct 19, 2017
There's some optimism, but it's not because of the GOP's tax plan.
When transportation barriers become economic barriers
by
Erika Beras
Aug 18, 2017
The types of jobs that are open to residents of Erie City, Pennsylvania, can depend on their access to transportation.
In rural America, school choice sometimes means virtual school
by
Amy Scott
Jul 28, 2017
As traditional schools lose students to online programs, some costs remain.
More kids are logging on to learn at cyber schools
by
Amy Scott
Jul 27, 2017
It's an alternative to traditional schools that don't work for some kids. But there are some concerns about the charters' performance and oversight.
How do you do business without high-speed internet?
by
Caitlin Esch
Jun 20, 2017
In rural Erie County, 38 percent of people don’t have access to high-speed internet.
In Erie, Pennsylvania, a refugee family dreams of college and worries how to pay for it
by
Amy Scott
May 30, 2017
'It's like heaven inside,' junior Megha Ghimirey says of her American high school.
How health care is healing Erie's ailing economy
by
Erika Beras
May 24, 2017
The city's two biggest hospital systems employ nearly 7,000 people.
For public good, not for profit.
Erie public schools are consolidating to survive
by
Amy Scott
May 10, 2017
Even after cutbacks, the district is facing a $10 million deficit.
At a bait shop in Erie, Pennsylvania, faith in government is waning
by
Kai Ryssdal
Apr 28, 2017
“It’s every man for himself.”
Rebuilding Corry, Pennsylvania, one store at a time
by
Reema Khrais
Apr 5, 2017
A group of women business owners has a plan to revive the former oil boomtown.