2018 marked 15 years since one of Erie’s most unusual crimes unfolded - the pizza bomber case. In a special two-episode podcast, we’ll walk you through what happened when pizza deliveryman Brian Wells robbed a PNC Bank with a bomb strapped to him and we will address unanswered questions surrounding this bizarre case. Was Brian Wells innocent? Find part 2 at 

2018 marked 15 years since one of Erie’s most unusual crimes unfolded - the pizza bomber case. In a special two-episode podcast, we’ll walk you through what happened when pizza deliveryman Brian Wells robbed a PNC Bank with a bomb strapped to him and we will address unanswered questions surrounding this bizarre case. Was Brian Wells innocent? Find part 2 at

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Unravel Erie's Pizza Bomber Case 15 years later

Lawrence T. Persico, 71, was installed as the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Erie on Oct. 1, 2012. In an interview with the Erie Times-News on Oct. 17, 2022, Persico discusses his decade-long tenure, including his handling of the clergy sex abuse crisis, and his hopes for the diocese over the next four years. Persico must submit his retirement papers to the Vatican when he turns 75.

Lawrence T. Persico, 71, was installed as the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Erie on Oct. 1, 2012. In an interview with the Erie Times-News on Oct. 17, 2022, Persico discusses his decade-long tenure, including his handling of the clergy sex abuse crisis, and his hopes for the diocese over the next four years. Persico must submit his retirement papers to the Vatican when he turns 75.

Persico reflects on 10 years as Catholic bishop of Erie

Don Stroz talks about testing positive for HIV in 1990 and how he has lived a healthy life for more than three decades since. 

Don Stroz talks about testing positive for HIV in 1990 and how he has lived a healthy life for more than three decades since.

Don Stroz, of Erie, describes living with HIV for 32 years

In a July 22, 2022 news conference in Erie that he called, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, of Butler, R-16th Dist., challenged reporters and pushed back on issues including his acceptance of the 2020 election results, his opponent in his 2022 re-election race and allegations about presidential pardons.

In a July 22, 2022 news conference in Erie that he called, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly, of Butler, R-16th Dist., challenged reporters and pushed back on issues including his acceptance of the 2020 election results, his opponent in his 2022 re-election race and allegations about presidential pardons.

Unravel Erie's Pizza Bomber Case 15 years later

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