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In case you've missed it, Erie, Pennsylvania has become the focus of two of The Atlantic's national correspondents. Husband and wife James and Deborah Fallows have been working on the City Makers: American Futures project for The Atlantic for more than three years now, traveling the country by plane to report on how America is rebuilding itself through interesting cities and towns. 

As the Fallows continue their coverage of Erie, we'll continue sharing the updates with you, because if you're like us, you're proud of Erie's accomplishments and are excited to see its story being told on the national level.

Term features: Five Visiting Speakers, including planners from the czb, LLC urban planning firm that produced Erie Refocused; two acclaimed authors; a renowned genealogist; and an international economic development specialist from Erie’s Sister City: Lublin Poland

The Jefferson Educational Society will host Deborah Fallows, a correspondent for The Atlantic, National Geographic, The New York Times, Slate, amongst many other publications, Monday, July 18. The lecture will begin at 7 p.m. following a reception The Jefferson is hosting for librarians throughout Erie County, which begins at 5:30 p.m

Term features: a debate between nationally renowned politically analysts Howard Dean and Michael Steele, a comedic musical performance by Mark Russell, historic boat tours, a presentation from The Atlantic correspondent Deborah Fallows, and more

For the third-consecutive year, the Erie Times-News is partnering with The Jefferson Educational Society to present the Erie Regional History Challenge for students in grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.