Business News
Fixing Up the Neighborhood, One Broken Window at a Time
How Rice Pegher Capital is rebuilding Beaver County one property at a time—reviving neighborhoods, supporting workers, and strengthening small-town life.
The Coal Plant of the Future—Or Maybe the Past, Right Here in Beaver County
Core Natural Resources is reviving coal power with a modern twist, exploring a next-generation plant that could bring reliable energy—and new jobs—back to Beaver County’s industrial heartland.
Jeep Dreams: What Stellantis’s $13 Billion Investment Could Mean for Beaver County
Stellantis’ $13 billion plan to expand U.S. auto production sparks optimism in Beaver County, where Jeep culture, skilled labor, and industrial roots could position the region to benefit from America’s manufacturing revival.
Goodbye, Heritage — Hello, Network
Heritage Valley is set to merge with Allegheny Health Network, ending decades of independence as Beaver County’s largest hospital joins the Highmark Health system — signaling both stability and a new era in regional health care.
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.
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.