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Aisha Patel
Aisha Patel
Reporter · Erie, PA
Aisha is a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh, where she earned her degree in Journalism. With a special interest in community engagement, she has spent the last two years working with local nonprofits and writing for various community publications.
More from Aisha →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:46 PM · 1 min read
(WJET/WFXP) — The John F. Kennedy Center of Erie has announced a change in leadership. Samella Hudson-Brewton has served as Executive Director of Erie’s John F. Kennedy Center since 2006 after beginning her work there in 1990. She will retire from this role in June 2027, after 37 years of service. Hudson-Brewton was born in [...]
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