Every day on 103.3, 105.9, and 1530 TalkErie.com's Joel Natalie Show, we tackle the biggest issues that the Erie, PA region faces. Stay informed and involved as we advance the narrative of Erie.
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Hosted by Key Elements Group LLC President and CEO Lynette Zimmerman, The Impact Lab is podcast aimed to equip nonprofit professionals, social entrepreneurs, and activists with the tools and methodologies they need to increase the impact they make. Featuring knowledge-sharing interviews with thought leaders and experts from the technology, private, and nonprofit sectors, the program serves as an intersection for everyone in pursuit of the social good.
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July County Executive Visit: CE Brenton Davis - Jul. 2, 2024
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Erie County Executive Brenton Davis discussed the announcement of the new business park at I-90 and Sterretannia Road and other county developments.
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Emmy Award Winning Chronicles: Mike Berlin and Tom Fox-Davies - Jun. 28
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The WQLN Public Media series Chronicles just wrapped up its second season, and is in production with Season Three. Producers Mike Berlin and Tom Fox-Davies joined to talk about their recent Emmy win and what's in store.
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Nonprofit Appreciation 2024: Various - Jun. 27, 2024
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The Joel Natalie Show spent the afternoon at the Nonprofit Partnership in Erie for their Nonprofit Appreciation Day lunch. The organizations Joel interviewed were: Destiny for Our Daughters, Erie Cancer Wellness Center, Northwest Institute of Research, Erie Women's Empowerment, the Chair of the Nonprofit Partnership Board, Erie Community Foundation…
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Pain Management Through Rolfing: Michael Feldman - Jun. 26, 2024
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On our Wednesday health focus, we took a different look at pain management with Michael Feldman, an expert in the Structural Integration Melt Method. “Rolfing” targets the connective tissues covering your muscles, and helps with pain management, range of motion, and scar tissue.
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Benefitting Erie with AI: Dr. Longfei Zhou - Jun. 25, 2024
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We talked Artificial Intelligence and how Erie businesses can benefit with Dr. Longfei Zhou, Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering at Gannon University.
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Mayor's June Visit: Mayor Joe Schember - Jun. 21, 2024
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Erie Mayor Joe Schember returned to our TalkErie studios to talk about Celebrate Erie, the new Kahawa bridge and other city issues.
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New Erie County Business Park: Tina Mengine - Jun. 20, 2024
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This week, Erie County officials announced to closing on 160 acres in McKean Township to be used for the first business park in the county in 25 years. We invited Erie County Redevelopment Authority director Tina Mengine to discuss this very big opportunity for jobs in our region.
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New African-American Museum: Bishop Curtis Jones, Sr. - Jun. 19, 2024
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As part of our Juneteenth recognition, Joel and Shani toured The Historical Institute of Culture and the African American Experience in Erie, and had a conversation with founder Bishop Curtis Jones, Sr. on the Institute's mission and vision.
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Perspective on the Protests: Rabbi Robert Morais - Jun. 18, 2024
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On Tuesday, we heard the perspective of Rabbi Robert Morais from Temple Anshe Hesed, as we took a deeper look at the situation in Israel and the protests here in the States.
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Midyear Business Check-up: Jake Rouch - Jun. 17, 2024
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Jake Rouch, VP at the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership, visited our studio Monday for a mid-year report on how Erie businesses are doing in 2024.
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EMTA's 14th Fest: Jeremy Peterson - Jun. 13, 2024
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The Executive Director of the Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority, Jeremy Peterson returned to The Joel Natalie Show to discuss 14th Fest as well as the latest developments in local transit in Erie.
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Final Report on Eclipse Impact: Christine Temple - Jun. 12, 2024
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On Wednesday, Christine Temple of VisitErie gave us the final numbers on the impact on tourism and commerce over the four-day Total Solar Eclipse weekend April 5-8, 2024.
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Lakeshore Rail Summit: Brian Pitzer & Mark Restifo - Jun. 11, 2024
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Passenger rail advocates All Aboard Erie and the Lakeshore Rail Alliance are holding a Lakeshore Rail Summit in Erie, with officials from government, transportation and manufacturing in attendance. AAE's Brian Pitzer and Mark Restifo gave a preview.
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Family History Fair: Ruth Cacchione & Janice Castro - Jun. 7, 2024
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Erie Society for Genealogical Research and the Hagan History Center cohosted a Family History Fair on June 9th, assembling historians and archivists from across the region. Janice Castro & Ruth Cacchione of the Society, shared about the event and their expertise on how folks can discover more about their ancestry.…
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Community Access Media: Jacob Jones - Jun. 6, 2024
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On Thursday, the Joel Natalie Show originated from Community Access Media, where we found out about all of the assets available to community members to create video and audio content. CAM Executive Director Jacob Jones was our guest.
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Erie Cancer Wellness Center: Kim Connelly & Heather McLaughlin - Jun. 5, 2024
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Erie Cancer Wellness Center is an institution that is helping local patients navigate life with cancer. On our Wednesday health focus, we met the Center’s new Executive Director, Heather McLaughlin, and Program Director Kim Connelly.
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June Meeting with the County Executive: CE Brenton Davis - Jun. 4, 2024
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On Tuesday, Erie County Executive Brenton Davis discussed the upcoming announcement of a new industrial park in McKean Township, along with other issues making news at the County Court House.
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Erie Summer Rec Guide: Various Guests - May 31, 2024
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There are so many options for summer fun in the city, and on Friday we discussed the Erie Summer Recreation Guide. With us was Mel Witherspoon, Page Collins, and Erika Rutkowski about the Biddy Basketball Camp and the Spoon's League which is celebrating its 34th year in Erie, joined by Deanna Renaud for the YMCA and their summer food and Learn To S…
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Build CDC: Daria Devlin & Boo Hagerty - May 30, 2024
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Build Community Development Corporation was formed from the Hamot Health Foundation with the mission of promoting Health, Homes, and Hope. Daria Devlin, Director of Social Impact, and Boo Hagerty, Chief Development Officer of Hamot Health Foundation were our guests on Thursday.
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Activating Erie Cemetery: David Rinderle - May 29, 2024
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David Rinderle, Executive Director of the Erie Cemetery Association joined the show to discuss new developments, upcoming events, and community engagement for these significant local assets.
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Another Perspective on LERTA: Chris Groner - May 28, 2024
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With a recertification vote coming in July for the Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance or LERTA program in the City of Erie, there are many conversations around City Hall about its impact and effectiveness in encouraging new building and investment. Chris Groner, Director of the Office of Development Finance was our guest.…
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New Millcreek Parks Plan: Ashley Marsteller & Matt Waldinger - May 24, 2024
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Millcreek Township Parks and Recreation just released their five-year strategic action plan, and Ashley Marsteller, Director of Parks and Recreation, along with Matt Waldinger, Director of Planning and Development, joined Joel on Friday to go over the highlights of improvements and possible additions intended to improve the region's quality of life…
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Year-End Update from Erie's Public Schools: Brockman, Polito & Szumigala - May 22, 2024
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The three top leaders of Erie's Public Schools joined the Joel Natalie Show Wednesday for a rare comprehensive conversation on the state the region's largest school district and its over 11,000 students. Our guests were Superintendent Brian Polito, and Assistant Superintendents Neil Brockman and Teresa Szumigala. Topics ranged from building project…
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Public Restrooms in Downtown: Kathy Schaaf - May 21, 2024
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Erie City Councilwoman Kathy Schaaf has been looking at the issue of the lack of public restrooms in our downtown core. Safety, cleanliness, and maintenance are all considerations to tackle Erie's "Poo Problem".
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May Meeting with the Mayor: Mayor Joe Schember - May 17, 2024
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This Month, Erie Mayor Joe Schember spoke of workforce levels, the Summer Recreation Guide, and the impact of LERTA on new building projects in the city.
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Erie Downtown Partnership Readies for Summer: Emily Fetcko - May 15, 2024
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Every morning, Ambassadors from the Erie Downtown Partnership do clean-up and outreach to keep downtown Erie a safe, fun, and welcoming place for all. CEO Emily Fetcko discussed the work EDP is doing going into the summer months.
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May EDDC Update: Drew Whiting - May 14, 2024
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On Tuesday, the CEO of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, Drew Whiting, gave us an update on the timing of another brand-new building coming online in the 5th Street corridor.
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LERTA vs TIF: Chuck Nelson - May 13, 2024
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Erie City Councilman Chuck Nelson has been in the news lately, discussing the LERTA tax abatement program and his assessment that it isn't performing as promised. He is proposing a TIF, which is discussed in our Monday podcast.
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New Programs at EC3: Dr. Chris Gray - Mar. 21, 2024
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It was an education focus Thursday, as we spoke with Dr. Christopher Gray, President of the Erie County Community College. We learned about their recent open house event, linstant enrollment, and discussed the new Spring programs.
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National Nutrition Month: Janet Chrostowski - Mar. 20, 2024
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March is National Nutrition Month, so we are discussing nutritional health. Are we really what we eat?! Our guest is Janet Chrostowski, a Registered Dietitian with Masters Degree in Public Health and is an Advanced Practitioner in Nutrition with 35 years at UPMC Hamot; and more than 40 in the field of Dietetics.…
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TechCelerator Pitch Event Participants: Various Guests - Mar. 19, 2024
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Groundbreaking Erie County-based startup companies completed the Ben Franklin Technology Partners Erie TechCelerator program and were presenting their pitches as they compete for $15,000. The companies we interviewed included: Zenedge, Bodha.ai, Erie Applications, Eventive AI, Brokenstraw Outdoors, Hikes & Hose, Hydrantcare.us.…
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March Visit With The County Executive: CE Brenton Davis - Mar. 18, 2024
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A lively visit with Erie County Executive Brenton Davis, discussing economic development, the library controversy, and his views on the gaming revenue authority.
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March Meeting with the Mayor: Mayor Joe Schember - Mar. 15, 2024
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On Friday, Erie Mayor Joe Schember made his monthly walk to our 429 State Street studio to discuss the significant topics facing City Hall.
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Profile of John Melody: John Melody - Mar. 14, 2024
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Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, and Erie loves to celebrate this holiday. On Thursday, we talked to John Melody, owner of the U Pick 6 establishments, about the importance of St. Patrick’s Day for local restaurants and taverns. We also heard about Melody’s work with his new charity Success by Sport.…
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Public Health Update: Breanna Adams & Erin Mrenak - Mar. 13, 2024
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On our Wednesday health focus, and the four-year anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdowns of schools and businesses, we caught up with Erin Mrenak, Erie County Director of Public Health, and Breanna Adams, Director of Environmental Health Services. We covered public health topics including respiratory illnesses like the flu, where are we with Covid, a…
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Ascend Erie: Alex Bernstein & Chris Rosato - Mar. 11, 2024
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On our Monday program, we welcomed in officials from Ascend Erie, the new rock-climbing gym that soars opposite our studio at Fifth and State. Ascend CEO and Co-owner Alex Bernstein and Erie location General Manager Christ Rosato were our guests, talking about their first few months of operations and what they are looking forward to this year.…
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One Month to the Eclipse: Christine Temple - Mar. 8, 2024
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On Friday, March 8th we were exactly one month from the Total Solar Eclipse, a celestial event that won’t happen again in Erie until 2144. With as many as 260,000 people coming to Erie to witness the Eclipse, we were getting prepared with Visit Erie. Christine Temple joined us to talk about VisitErie’s SHINE campaign, learning more about the prepar…
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3rd Charlotte Flight Boosts Airport: Dan Giannelli & Derek Martin - Mar. 6, 2024
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Our Wednesday focus was on the Erie International Airport, with the executive director Derek Martin, and the President of the Erie County Regional Airport Authority, Dan Giannelli. Are things “looking up” in terms of air travel to and from Erie?
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Sports For All: Troy Bingham - Mar. 4, 2024
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On our Monday program, we were happy to welcome Troy Bingham back to the microphone. Troy is the Owner of Erie Sports Center, and he is kicking off a new program with Erie neighborhood community centers called “Sports for All.”
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Historical Institute of Culture & the African American Experience: Bishop Curtis Jones, Sr. - Feb. 29, 2024
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On the final day of Black History Month, we learned more about Historical Institute of Culture & the African American Experience, a new museum and gathering place founded by Bishop Curtis Jones, Sr., who was our guest. We learned his personal story and the idea and promise of the Institute.
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Legislative Update: Cong. Mike Kelly - Feb. 28, 2024
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US Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA) from the 16th District joined us Wednesday to speak about the budget, foreign aid, and other legislative priorities in Washington.
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Changes in Flagship City District: Drew Whiting - Feb. 27, 2024
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Our studio is right in the heart of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, so on Tuesday we had our quarterly review with the CEO of the EDDC, Drew Whiting. We learned what’s new at the Flagship City Food Hall, apartment rentals, new construction, and so much more as the face of downtown goes through exciting changes.…
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It's a Buyer's Car Market: Ben Jeffreys - Feb. 26, 2024
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If you’re planning to buy a car in the near future, you’ll want to listen to our Monday interview with Ben Jefferys, General Marketing Manager for Hallman Auto Group. We discussed the current market for car buyers, got the latest on electric vehicles, and more.
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YouTube Sensation First to Eleven: Ryan Krysiak, Audra Miller & Trevor Vogt
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On our fun Friday episode, we were talking to musicians in the band, First to Eleven. The band started playing together here in Erie, then took off to national fame with their viral videos. Before they headed out on tour, we chatted with lead singer, Audra Miller, teacher and musician Ryan Krysiak, and newcomer Trevor Vogt.…
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An Astronomer's View of the Eclipse: Dr. David Hurd - Feb. 22, 2024
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On our Thursday show, we were “looking up,” as Dr. David Hurd, professor of astronomy at Penn West Edinboro, joined us to share his enthusiasm and expertise on the Total Eclipse on April 8th.
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New Approach to Fight Homelessness: Boo Hagerty - Feb. 21, 2024
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On our Wednesday episode, we were pleased to welcome Charles “Boo” Hagerty to the microphone. Boo is the Chief Development Officer of the Hamot Health Foundation. His work with the Foundation, as well as his current focused mission to help the homeless, is truly making a difference in Erie.
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State Senator's Visit: Sen. Dan Laughlin - Feb. 20, 2024
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Making his first visit to The Joel Natalie Show in 2024 was Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49th). We talked about the status of the CRIZ, the ECGRA controversy, and his legislative priorities.
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February Mayor Meeting: Mayor Joe Schember - Feb. 16, 2024
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The Joel Natalie Show was live at the Erie RV & Outdoor Adventure Expo Friday, and Mayor Joe Schember joined us for his February visit.
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ECTIC Community Resilience Conference: Dr. Melanie Hetzel-Riggin & Nicole Platz - Feb. 15, 2024
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On our Thursday episode, we learned about the 3rd Annual Erie County Community Resilience Conference, sponsored by the Erie Coalition for a Trauma-Informed Community. Joining us was Nicole Platz, Chief Community Impact Officer for the Achievement Center of LECOM Health, and Dr. Melanie Hetzel-Riggin, a co-chair of the Coalition, and Professor of Ps…
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Pickleball Love: Michael Agresti - Feb. 14, 2024
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On our Valentine's Day show, we learned about the newest craze in sports, fitness, and fun in Erie, with Presque Isle Pickleball. Joining us was PIP’s owner, Michael Agresti, to give us the lowdown on this super-social sport.
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