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

Marcie Gourley, local author and counselor, joins us to talk about her new book "250 Great Things About America: Places, People and Principles Worth Celebrating"

On Wednesday, Erie Regional Airport Authority Executive Director Derek Martin joined us to discuss the latest destinations out of ERI, and the best practices for travelers getting away this summer.

To discuss Erie County's brand-new Genasys ALERT emergency notification system was Erie County Director of Public Safety, John Durlin, and John Stehlin, Countywide Engagement Officer.

Adam Bratton, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Partnership joins us to discuss the Celebrate Nonprofits Weeks, such as the Excellence Awards the June 25th Career, Volunteer & Board Service Fair

On our Thursday episode, Jon Connole and Don Benczkowski, members of the Presque Isle Advisory Committee unpacked the work of the committee and the current dilemma over federal funding for sand replenishment for the Peninsula.

Community leaders including the Jefferson Educational Society are investigating the feasibility of a National War of 1812 Museum to be developed along Erie's waterfront. On Wednesday, Joel and our listeners were introduced to the concept by Erie Native and Sirius XM radio host Steve Scully, and Dr. Brad King, VP at Lord Cultural Resources in Toronto.

On Tuesday, we were joined by Jeremy Peterson, the CEO of the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority. They are holding their fifth 14th Fest Thursday, with live bands, food and a special recognition of thier milestone workers. Also, we discussed the history of the EMTA, from it's start in 1966 through the important technology improvements deployed today.

Erie County Council member Rock Copeland joins us to talk about court house business.

On Thursday, Erie County Executive Christian Vogel visted our 429 State Street studio for her monthly conversation, which centered around county issues such as the reentry program, cell phone use in the court house, and the upcoming America250PA events.

On Tuesday, we were exploring an exciting new approach in the cleaning and restoration industry, with folks from Advanced Laser Restoration. With us was Greg Price, Owner and Founder of ALR, Jacob Thomas, President of ALRErie, and Cory Chevalier, VP of ALRErie.