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Home of the First Reactor … and Maybe the Next Ten
Westinghouse Electric is leading a new nuclear era from Beaver County, driving America’s clean energy future with next-generation reactors to power data centers, AI growth, and industrial innovation.

The Forever Zone: How a Temporary Tax Break Became aPermanent Fixture
Beaver County could gain new investment as federal Opportunity Zones become permanent and more rural-friendly, offering major tax incentives and fresh chances for economic revival in 2026 and beyond.

Meijer Moves In: What It Means for Beaver County
Meijer is bringing its first Pittsburgh-area store to Cranberry Township, signaling a retail shift that could boost Beaver County with new jobs, development, and regional growth opportunities.

Halloween Town Art Bazaar to Haunt Beaver with Art, Music, and Makers
Beaver’s HalloweenTown Art Bazaar transforms Georgetown Lane into a haunted art celebration on October 18, blending spooky creativity, live music, and local makers for a night of costumes, tacos, and community spirit.

Power Lines and Lifelines: Why BeaverCounty May Outpace Pittsburgh’s Suburbs
Beaver County’s mill towns may have been built by the furnace—but they’re being saved by the grid. From Mitsubishi’s $86 million expansion to the rebirth of Bruce Mansfield and Shell Polymers’ massive plant, the county is quietly powering a 21st-century industrial revival—one built not on nostalgia, but on endurance, infrastructure, and steady reinvention.

Tariffs, Tenaris, and the Koppel Mill’s $85 Million Bet
Tenaris’s $85 million investment in Koppel modernizes a century-old steel mill with cleaner air technology, backed by tariffs securing local jobs.

Beaver County’s Underground Railroad Legacy
New Brighton’s Underground Railroad walking tour uncovers hidden safe houses, powerful abolitionist voices, and the community heroes who sheltered freedom seekers.

A Column for the Exhausted
A candid reflection on politics, democracy, and resilience—reminding us that disagreement isn’t destruction and history proves we’ll be okay.

Did George Washington Sleep At FortMcIntosh?
Step back to 1778 at Fort McIntosh Day in Beaver, with cannon fire, colonial crafts, and history where the U.S. Army was born.

Steel to Circuits: Robotics and Beaver County’s Future
Beaver County’s future lies in embracing robotics and AI to reinvent its economy. With local programs at CCBC and regional partners, the county is transforming from a steel-centric past to a tech-driven future.

Home of the First Reactor … and Maybe the Next Ten
Westinghouse Electric is leading a new nuclear era from Beaver County, driving America’s clean energy future with next-generation reactors to power data centers, AI growth, and industrial innovation.

The Forever Zone: How a Temporary Tax Break Became aPermanent Fixture
Beaver County could gain new investment as federal Opportunity Zones become permanent and more rural-friendly, offering major tax incentives and fresh chances for economic revival in 2026 and beyond.

Meijer Moves In: What It Means for Beaver County
Meijer is bringing its first Pittsburgh-area store to Cranberry Township, signaling a retail shift that could boost Beaver County with new jobs, development, and regional growth opportunities.

Halloween Town Art Bazaar to Haunt Beaver with Art, Music, and Makers
Beaver’s HalloweenTown Art Bazaar transforms Georgetown Lane into a haunted art celebration on October 18, blending spooky creativity, live music, and local makers for a night of costumes, tacos, and community spirit.

Power Lines and Lifelines: Why BeaverCounty May Outpace Pittsburgh’s Suburbs
Beaver County’s mill towns may have been built by the furnace—but they’re being saved by the grid. From Mitsubishi’s $86 million expansion to the rebirth of Bruce Mansfield and Shell Polymers’ massive plant, the county is quietly powering a 21st-century industrial revival—one built not on nostalgia, but on endurance, infrastructure, and steady reinvention.

Tariffs, Tenaris, and the Koppel Mill’s $85 Million Bet
Tenaris’s $85 million investment in Koppel modernizes a century-old steel mill with cleaner air technology, backed by tariffs securing local jobs.

Beaver County’s Underground Railroad Legacy
New Brighton’s Underground Railroad walking tour uncovers hidden safe houses, powerful abolitionist voices, and the community heroes who sheltered freedom seekers.

A Column for the Exhausted
A candid reflection on politics, democracy, and resilience—reminding us that disagreement isn’t destruction and history proves we’ll be okay.

Did George Washington Sleep At FortMcIntosh?
Step back to 1778 at Fort McIntosh Day in Beaver, with cannon fire, colonial crafts, and history where the U.S. Army was born.

Steel to Circuits: Robotics and Beaver County’s Future
Beaver County’s future lies in embracing robotics and AI to reinvent its economy. With local programs at CCBC and regional partners, the county is transforming from a steel-centric past to a tech-driven future.