Business Perspectives
Something Happened on the Way to That Place – From Allentown to Aliquippa, Billy Joel Found the Voice of the Rust Belt.
Billy Joel’s “Allentown” gave voice to Rust Belt communities facing mill closures, lost jobs, and the human cost of America’s industrial decline.
Matthew Quay and the Roots of the American System
Matthew Quay’s defense of tariffs and American industry connects Hamilton and Clay’s economic vision to Beaver County’s manufacturing future.
You Mad, Bro? A Brief Life of General Anthony Wayne
Anthony Wayne’s legacy was built not on madness, but discipline, forged at Legionville in Beaver County before the Battle of Fallen Timbers.
The Valley That Made Washington
George Washington’s 1753 journey through Beaver County reveals how the Ohio Valley shaped his leadership and America’s future.
The State That Almost Missed Its Own Birthday Party
Pennsylvania nearly skipped a national celebration before private sponsors, businesses and volunteers stepped in to showcase the state.
Relax, People. AI Isn’t Going To Take Your Job
AI is more likely to transform jobs than eliminate them, rewarding workers who learn new tools, increase productivity, and adapt to change.
What an 87-Year-Old Billionaire Thinks We’re Getting Wrong
Jeremy Grantham warns about AI speculation, chemical exposure, inequality and the limits of using markets and GDP to measure a healthy society.
A Sunday Morning Walk
A reflective Sunday walk through Bridgewater with Seamus the Newfoundland reveals home, memory, ordinary beauty, and the wisdom of returning with fresh eyes.
Four Days, Twenty Minutes, and No Couch Required
Explore expressive writing, a four-day journaling practice that may help organize difficult experiences, reduce stress, and bring emotional clarity.
How Butler County Got Mixed Up in 250 Years of American History
Explore Butler County’s remarkable role in 250 years of American history, from George Washington and Lafayette to Frederick Douglass, oil, Jeeps, and Amelia Earhart.
If Airlines Are Broke, Why Are We Building Them Palaces?
Why Pittsburgh’s new airport terminal may make economic sense even as airlines struggle with thin margins, high costs, and industry instability.
Suddenly Everybody Loves Nuclear Power Again
Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Energy Roadmap aims to revive industrial growth, expand nuclear power, and meet rising electricity demand driven by AI, manufacturing, and technology.
The Great Atomic Panic
A sharp look at America’s nuclear power panic, from Shippingport and Three Mile Island to today’s renewed interest in SMRs and reliable energy.
What Kind Of Hooman Hurts A Dog?
A heartfelt look at the cruelty of dogfighting, the loyalty dogs show humans, and the rescue efforts helping abused animals in Beaver County.
Country Clubs: They’re Not Just For Golf Anymore
Country clubs are evolving beyond golf into dining, events, wellness, and lifestyle hubs as memberships and revenues surge after the pandemic.
What Is The American System And Why Does It Matter?
A look at the American System, its role in building U.S. industry, and why renewed interest in tariffs and manufacturing has revived the debate today.
What Low-Dose Lithium Taught Me About My Father
A reflective essay on mental illness, family, and how low-dose lithium helped one writer better understand his father’s lifelong emotional struggles.
Our Body Politic On The Couch: Dr. Josef Explains What Four Decades of Psychiatric Drugs Have Done To America
A provocative essay examining antidepressants, modern psychiatry, and America’s mental health crisis through the commentary of Dr. Josef Witt-Doering.
How To Talk To Your Hooman—And Vice Versa
A humorous and heartfelt essay from Seamus the Newfoundland on how dogs and humans truly communicate through touch, presence, and quiet companionship.
Baden: The Town That Survived Empires, Industry, And Route 65
A rich history of Baden, Pennsylvania, from Native diplomacy and Legionville to industrial growth and its surprising rise as a top 2026 housing market.