Joel Natalie
Cutting through the presenting issues to get to the prevailing truths. Ideas, strategy, communication, woo, individualization. True Erie PA booster.
Meeting the demand from the behavioral health crisis
In our Wednesday health focus, we told the story of increased demand for behavioral health during the pandemic. We learned about the efforts by...
Erie’s State Senator explores gubernatorial run
Senator Dan Laughlin of PA's 49th District has begun exploring the possibility of running for the Republican nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania in 2022....
Jefferson readies for new Civic Leadership cohort, virtual Global Summit
On Tuesday, we learned about the 2021 cohort of the Jefferson Civic Leadership Academy, which is currently being recruited. Through the JCLA, young Erie...
‘Activating’ Erie’s downtown in 2021
On our Monday broadcast of the Joel Natalie Show, we welcomed back John Buchna, Executive Director of the Erie Downtown Partnership. We got an...
Vaccine reluctance in minority communities
Thursday we talked about ‘vaccine reluctance,’ particularly among our minority communities. Joining us was the trusted leaders of two of our local community centers:...
The front lines of fighting COVID-19
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has presented to those practitioners in primary health care unprecedented obstacles. On Wednesday, we received a first-hand account of the...
Consequences of a $15 minimum wage: unintended and otherwise
On our Tuesday episode of the Joel Natalie Show, we took a deep dive into the minimum wage. What would it mean to the...
United Way’s community schools continue impact during pandemic shutdowns
We began the week on the Joel Natalie Show pleased to welcome back Bill Jackson, President of United Way of Erie County, to the...
Seawolves sail back to improved UPMC Park
We are just one month out from Opening Day with the Erie Seawolves, so we were happy to welcome Greg Gania, Assistant General Manager...
Returning to in-person learning at Erie’s Public Schools
As all grade levels transition back to in-person learning in the Erie School District, we were glad to welcome Superintendent Brian Polito to the...
