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John DiMatteo, Director of Human Services for Erie County joins us.

On Friday, Pam Parker and Mark Squeglia from the Hagen History Center joined us to discuss Command & Courage:Oliver Hazard Perry, an upcoming symposium and permanent exhibit beginning August 13th.

On Thursday, Her Honor Daria Devlin, the Mayor of the City of Erie, joined us for our monthly radio meeting. The two major discussion items were the Waterfront Conditional Use for Erie Event's Market House, and the newly released Financial Outlook Report for the City by the consultant PFM.

May is Better Sleep Month, and on our Wednesday health focus, we interviewed Dr. Joseph Rowane of AHN St. Vincent, an expert in sleep disorders. We discussed causes and solutions for sleep apena, and ways to have better sleep hygiene.

In the aftermath of Erie City Council voting down a Waterfront Conditional Use for the Market House proposed by Erie Events (Erie Co. Convention Center Authority), CEO Gus Pine gives us the lay of the land and what might happen next for this $15 million project.

On Thursday, We spoke with the Erie County Re-entry Services and Support Alliance. Our guests included Bob Hess, Program Director, Sheila Silman, Former Program Director and Volunteer, and Brother Daryl Craig, Erie Blue Coats.

Wednesday was the Keystone Nonprofit Conference, otherwise known as KeyCon. Our guests were the following leaders:

Adam Bratton

Shannon McCraken

Joe Lang

Seth Trott

Angie McCliman

Chelsea Oliver

Colin Hurley

Kenny Bonus

Emily Francis

Margarette Dieudonne

Tuesday was Pennsylvania Primary Day, and the chairs of both local politcal committees joined The Joel Natalie Show. With us was Sam Talarico, Chair of the Erie County Democratic Party, followed by Cliff Smathers, Chairman of the Erie County Republican Committee.

Erie County Council member Jim Wertz was the the County Election Board chair, but last month was replaced. He is sharing his story.

Our Friday guest was former Pennsylvania state representative Jeff Coleman. Jeff is the founder of Churchill Strategies, a communications firm based in Harrisburg. He is also co-host of Morning Light, a new television show that takes a faith-filled perspective on the daily news, which is seen locally on Lighthouse TV, channel 32.1, as well multiple streaming services. He is working with Common Ground USA to recognize local pillars of civil discourse with the The Spirit of Civility awards, one of which was awarded to our host, Joel Natalie here in Erie in April.