TalkErie.com - The Joel Natalie Show - Erie Pennsylvania Daily Podcast

Housing was again a topic for our March monthly meeting withE Erie Mayor Daria Devlin, who was joined by Director of Neighborhood and Economic Development Cathryn Easterling. We discussed the mayor's listening sessions, and her work to update systems at City Hall.

Mark Becker, Athletic Director at Millcreek Township School District and McDowell High School joins us about the new $19.5 million project at Gus Anderson Field.

Retired Naval Officer Brian Lasher joins us for his informed perspective on the war in Iran.

Dr. Derek DiMatteo and Dr. Chris Magno of the Civic Impact Project joined us, discussing the impact of the loss of federal funds on Erie non-profits.

On our St. Patrick's Day episode, former Congressman Phil English, co-chair Government Relations at Arent Fox was with us to talk Washington and the global geopolitical reality.

On Monday's episode, we were talking with Jeremy Bloeser, Executive Director of the Erie County Land Bank, to learn about how the Land Bank is working toward turning vacancy into vibrancy.

Erie film director and producer John C. Lyons, joins us to talk about Sunday's Academy Awards.

On Thursday, Kim Thomas, Executive Director of Infinite Erie discussed their recently released action-oriented housing plan to address Erie’s chronic housing shortage. The Erie Housing Accelerator Plan, includes a Housing Needs Analysis that shows the City of Erie is facing a significant affordable housing crisis and outlines a pathway to develop 250 new units of affordable, workforce, and supportive housing in the next five years in Erie’s core neighborhoods.

The Erie Philharmonic is one of Erie's gems, significantly contributing to our quality of life. On Wednesday, Executive Director Bobby Pape joined us to discuss the upcoming 2026-27 Symphonic and Pops Series, along with the remainder of the current season, and upcoming special events.

On Tuesday, we talked manufacturing with the Northwest Industrial Resource Center. Sara Hanks, President and CEO OF the NWIRC, joined us to talk about their upcoming event: Driving Impact for Manufacturers Conference at Bayfront Convention Center on March 25th.