Business News
Steel Comes Back—Beaver County Watches from the Bleachers
A reflective look at U.S. Steel’s tin mill restart in Indiana and why Beaver County, despite its history, remains on the sidelines of the industry’s resurgence.
What Did Trump’s Butler Rally Teach the U.S. SecretService? Evidently, Not Much
A critical look at repeated Secret Service security failures, comparing the Butler rally and a later Hilton incident, highlighting systemic gaps and lack of accountability.
From Shippingport’s Dawn to Chernobyl’s Midnight—And Back Again
A look at Shippingport’s nuclear legacy and Chernobyl’s impact, exploring safety, history, and energy’s future through a Beaver County perspective.
The $10 Billion Question: Who Actually Gets Rich?
An analysis of a $10 billion data center investment, examining who truly benefits, where wealth flows, and what it means for Beaver County’s economic future.
Bridgewater: The Small Borough That Refused to Get Big Ideas
A thoughtful look at Bridgewater’s quiet resilience, rich history, and unexpected culinary scene in a small borough shaped by rivers and practicality.
Pittsburgh Tries to Decide Whether News Is a Business or a Charity
Pittsburgh’s news industry pits nonprofit vs. for-profit models as the Post-Gazette and Trib Total Media test sustainability in modern journalism.
From Scrap Heap to Startup: The Post-Gazette Tries Again—Again
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette gets a second life under nonprofit ownership, highlighting challenges and hope for the future of local journalism.
How to Save Humanity With Other People’s Electricity
A California trial questions whether AI’s “for humanity” promise masks profit motives, as communities weigh the real costs of hosting power-hungry data centers.
Goodbye, Pitt Race. Hello, Whatever This Is.
A reflective column on the sale of Pitt Race and the likely shift to a data center, examining what the change says about Beaver County, progress, and the quiet arrival of the AI economy.
What Just Happened in Islamabad? A Persian Friend Explains
Analysis of the Islamabad ceasefire, exploring Iran’s strategic pause, military losses, diplomatic isolation, and the fragile path between negotiations and renewed conflict.
When the Sidewalk Can Fry an Egg, Maybe Skip the Walk
Protect dogs during summer heat with practical advice on cooling, hydration, grooming, safe exercise, hot pavement, and heat stroke warning signs.
The Biggest Thing to Happen to Beaver County Healthcare Since the Stethoscope
The AHN and Heritage Valley affiliation marks a new era for Beaver County healthcare. With a $285M investment, this partnership brings modernized care closer to home—proving that our best days are ahead.
When Your Drinking Water Starts Tasting Like the Bottom of a Canoe
Beaver County residents confront unpleasant-tasting tap water, treatment changes, filtration options, and the value of keeping a reliable drinking-water backup.
Young Washington: The Making of an American
A review of Young Washington, tracing George Washington’s formative failures, leadership, and early years in Western Pennsylvania.
The Eagle Has Flown
A reflection on Giant Eagle’s sale to Kroger, what Western Pennsylvania may gain, and what a region loses when a hometown headquarters leaves.
The AI Revolution Won’t Run on Algorithms. It Will Run on Electricians.
Beaver County’s AI future will depend on electricians, technicians, and skilled workers who build and operate the infrastructure behind data centers.
Monaca’s Secret Economic Development Strategy: Keep Showing Up
Monaca’s streetscape project offers a practical bet on downtown revival, private investment, and steady local economic development.
Trucking My Blues Away: Why the Future of Beaver County Is Riding on a Flatbed Truck
Busy flatbed trucks signal a manufacturing revival as AI-driven infrastructure, energy investment, and industrial growth reshape Beaver County and America’s heartland.
Beaver County Gets a $15 Million Pipe Dream — And 130 Jobs To Go With It
McCarl’s LLC is investing $15 million in a new Beaver County facility, creating 130 jobs and signaling renewed strength in Western Pennsylvania manufacturing.
The Short, Unhappy Life of Spirit Airlines—And What It Means for Beaver County
A sharp look at the collapse of Spirit Airlines and its economic impact on Beaver County, Pittsburgh travel, and Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.