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Erie Art Museum's ` The local voice for news, arts, and culture. ERIE ART MUSEUM’S Blues & Jazz Festival July 22-August 4 2015/Vol. 5 No. 15/ErieReader.com A Roaring Success? A deeper look at the economic impact of Roar on the Shore By: Jim Wertz How Erie is Buying into the Solar Revolution By: Katie Chriest Gathering at Chaffee’s | Discover Presque Isle | Eriestock | War of Ages IS TODAY THE DAY YOU IGNITE YOUR FUTURE? If you have the spark, we have the programs to guide you toward a rewarding career. FORTIS offers programs in the following areas: Nursing • Medical/Dental • Business I.T. • Skilled Trades • Cosmetology CALL 1.800.555.7600 TEXT “IGNITE” TO 367847 FORTIS.EDU IGNITE YOUR FUTURE FORTIS INSTITUTE 5757 WEST 26TH STREET, ERIE, PA 16506 Financial Aid Available for those who qualify. Career Placement Assistance for All Graduates. For consumer information, visit Fortis.edu. Content — July 22, 2015 From The Editors rom the outside, Roar day, folding Wednesday into rent issue, in which he talks on the Shore looks the festival to accommodate to several local small-busi- Erie at Large 4 Flike a hulking success. growth. ness owners about their As we wage our war on guns in Throngs of motorcyclists Think the M&BA lacks experience of competing Erie, we need smart, effective riding through Erie City vision? M&BA President against vendors who line solutions. streets, winding around Pr- Ralph Pontillo told Erie State Street who aren’t from esque Isle, rolling through- Times-News’ Ron Leonar- Erie, about how the official out the County for more di in a piece that appeared wine for the festival isn’t Editors-in-Chief: Street Corner Soapbox than half a week’s worth in Sunday, July 19’s edition local, how tattoo artists and Brian Graham & Adam Welsh 5 of festivities. From staying that he envisions the festi- silkscreeners brought in in hotels in Erie to eating val becoming a week-long specifically for the festival Managing Editor: If it’s the end of the world, maybe food in Erie to buying mer- affair. aren’t Erie entrepreneurs. Ben Speggen we should feel fine. Contributing Editor: ch and memorabilia in Erie, Question whether City Of- What’s missing most from Jim Wertz all signs point to a five-day ficials and the community Roar on the Shore is Erie. Arts & Culture Editor: stretch during which the support it? The Mayor — If we’re hanging our suc- News of the Weird 6 Alex Bieler Erie economy now gets an who’s been heavily criticized cess of the return of bik- Contributors: annual booster shot. lately because of his prefer- ers past and the arrival of Lisa Austin, Civitas But from the inside, what ence to keep a low-profile in first-time visitors because Mary Birdsong 8 Katie Chriest A Roaring Success? looks like — upon first the wake of rampant gun word of mouth, marketing, Rick Filippi Roar on the Shore boasts glance — an economic boon violence but still leads the or social media spread to Frank Garland economic development for the for Erie and Erie businesses ceremonial parade into the them, shouldn’t we deliber- Mike Iverson City of Erie, but local small- may not be the prescription City — noted that “so many ately work to ensure they James R. LeCorchick John Lindvay business owners feel a pinch for growth its label boasts. people come into the com- remember and talk about a Bob Protzman rather than a boost from the bike Because although this all munity” adding that “after great pad thai, a great falafel Dan Schank festival. happens in Erie, it may not they come here the first salad, and locally-made sub William G. Sesler be of Erie. time, we see they tend to they had instead of a grease- Chris Sexauer Tommy Shannon Yes, hotels are packed — come back, not only for this soaked stick of mozzarella? Ryan Smith Erie buys into the Solar some of which charge in- event but for other things.” Shouldn’t they be able to Jay Stevens Revolution 11 creased rates as much as a President of VisitErie show off tattoos done by Rebecca Styn third higher than average John Oliver credited the local award-winning artists Sara Toth John Purvis is on a mission to to bikers and non-bikers diversity of visitors, saying right here in Erie? Shouldn’t Bryan Toy help homeowners embrace solar Jim Wertz energy alike because of the occa- that he thinks “that’s why local T-shirt companies Cover Design: sion. And yes, there’s en- it has such a good economic make the products that will Liz Venuto President Obama on tertainment — from stunt impact because it’s spread be walking billboards once Photographers: Immigration Reform 15 bike demonstrations to out over all levels.” they leave the city, enticing Ryan Smith hair-metal-meets-hip-hop- Is this too good to be true? others to visit next year? Brad Triana Is he right or wrong? meets-hairier-metal. And Should we — even those Yes. Designers: yes, consumption is king: who don’t ride, those who At least moving forward. Mark Kosobucki Liz Venuto people eat, people drink, hate the increased volume Because as the chapter Geeked Out 33 people buy stuff. in both sound and space the closes on this year’s ROTS, Interns: Lauren Griffith Gamers mourn the loss of And thus, the people — fest brings to our streets, next year’s is already being Emily Hanisek Nintendo and gaming titan the sellers, the buyers, the those who deliberately written; after all, 2016 will Candice Martone Satoru Iwata. riders, the spectators, the avoid downtown because mark the 10th anniversary Nicolas Miller visitors, the locals — should of the scene created rath- of the festival, and given 1001 State St. Suite 901 all be merry. er than become part of it the occasion and the re- Erie, Pa., 16501 Who’s Driving the Bus? So when the last bike — embrace Erie’s ROTS be- cent success, expectations [email protected] 34 roars out of town as the cause of cheerleaders con- will be high. It’s clear that sun sets on the Sunday gregating around it chant- the City and (a large por- The Erie Reader is the local voice for The conversation over news, arts, and culture, and is Erie’s only evening, those of us left ing economic development tion of) the community independent, alternative newspaper. representation on the EMTA Founded in 2010, the Reader has quickly behind watching the ex- over and over again? embrace the festival, revs become the region’s award-winning source board rolls on. for arts coverage, a strong cultural compass, haust fumes of the biker No. and all. and a dynamic resource for news and opinion. With a dedication to long-form brigadoon vanish wave the At least not yet. If we’re going to herald journalism and a commitment to provoking victory flag and unfurl the Although the M&BA is Roar on the Shore as a true thoughtful discussion, the Reader tells the Los Angeles Angels stories of the people and places making and banner declaring our suc- clearly onto something — source of economic devel- shaping Erie, while highlighting the events Draft Gannon University and issues influencing life in northwestern cess, celebrating the clear the festival’s numbers swell opment and a strong in- Pennsylvania. The Erie Reader is published Standout 36 symbols that Erie does do each year and bikers do re- jection of dollars into our every other week and distributed at over 250 high foot-traffic locations in something right: Erie hosts turn to Erie — what can’t be local economy, those plan- Pennsylvania from North East to Girard Aaron Cox looks to make his to Edinboro. In addition to appearing in major league debut with the help the largest motorcycle rally denied is that ROTS doesn’t ning the festival need to print, Erie Reader adds new content daily at ErieReader.com as well social media of mentor Mike Trout in this region, and it’s grow- yet benefit all Erie business- embrace, highlight, feature, sites. All rights reserved. All content © ing. es, especially the small lo- and include local business- Flagship Multimedia, Inc, 1001 State St., Suite 901, Erie, Pa, 16501. No part of this Want proof of that cally-owned ones. es to increase their health publication may be reproduced without permission. The opinions of our columnists ER Sports 38 growth? Look no further What’s more, it actually and wellness — not those and contributors are their own and do not than 2014 when the Manu- harms some. simply in Erie for a week always reflect that of the editorial board or The Good, The Bad, The Ugly organization. Direct inquiries to 814.314.9364 facturer & Builders Associa- Look no further than Jim looking to make a quick or [email protected]. – weighing in on more than 40 tion tacked on an additional Wertz’s feature in this cur- buck. years of interviews. July 22, 2015 ErieReader.com | Erie Reader | 3 NEWS & OPINION Erie at Large As we wage our war on guns in Erie, we need smart, effective solutions. With the increase of gun-related violence ation Ceasefire yielded a 63 percent de- and crimes in Erie, the City and County are crease in youth homicides, a 32 percent looking for a solution. decrease in shots-fired calls to police, and a 25 percent decline in gun assaults cases eliminated from federal budgets regardless of age. during the past 20 years as a result of In Pittsburgh, a gun bounty program lobbying efforts by the NRA and gun allowed anonymous callers to be given manufacturers in this country.
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