Flagship Stories welcomes Dena Rupp, owner of the brand new Purrista Cat Café in Erie (grand opening is Feb. 14th). Our conversation hits on how Dena came to love animals, her journey through mental health struggles, the logistics of a cat cafe, plus Dena's personal "Tour of Erie."

Flagship Stories is hosted by Chris Lantinen (Digital Media Coordinator, NWPA Innovation Beehive Network) and Nick Warren (Managing Editor, Erie Reader). It aims to tell the essential stories of the Flagship City: Erie, Pennsylvania. Email us at [email protected].

Links
Compilation of Erie Terminology
Flagship City Press
Purrista Cat Café
Local Lovin Events
Best of Erie Winners
Read "Meet Martha Higgins"
Read "A Dash of Salt"

Credits
Host: Chris Lantinen
Host: Nick Warren
Music: Nick Warren
Art: Scott Gladd
Editing: Chris Lantinen
Photo in Episode Art: Michaela Kessler