Monaca’s Secret Economic Development Strategy: Keep Showing Up
June 19, 2026
Monaca’s streetscape project offers a practical bet on downtown revival, private investment, and steady local economic development.
Perspectives
When Rudyard Kipling Came to Beaver
June 18, 2026
Rudyard Kipling’s 1889 visit to Beaver reveals a small Pennsylvania town rich with history, hospitality, beauty, grief, and lasting character.
It’s Time To Break Out The Crystal Ball Again: The Defense and Innovation Summit Is Back
June 17, 2026
A sharp look at Pennsylvania’s Defense and Innovation Summit, Beaver County’s hopes for real industrial growth, and the need for actual jobs.
The Real Estate Business? Fuggedaboutit!
June 16, 2026
A sharp look at the struggling real estate business, slow housing sales, rising costs, and what it means for Beaver County’s future.
The Last Gasp of the Ribbon Cutters: Western Pennsylvania Edition
June 15, 2026
A sharp look at how chambers of commerce struggle to stay relevant in the digital age as innovation, entrepreneurship, and online networks outpace traditional business institutions.
A Tribute to Joe Negri: The Man Who Fixed Things, Mostly Melodies
June 12, 2026
A tribute to Joe Negri, the beloved jazz guitarist and Mister Rogers’ Handyman Negri, whose talent, humility, and kindness left a lasting legacy.
Sonny Rollins: The Gentleman Behind the Horn
June 11, 2026
A tribute to jazz legend Sonny Rollins, celebrating his extraordinary talent, humility, Pittsburgh connections, and enduring influence on American music.
The Great Poor Farm Mystery: What Happened to the Forgotten Souls of Potter Township?
June 10, 2026
Explore the mystery of Beaver County’s historic poor farm and the forgotten souls who lived, died, and may still rest in unmarked graves in Potter Township.
Not All Yinzers Are Alike: Why Beaver Countians Don’t Talk Like Pittsburghers (Thank God)
June 9, 2026
A humorous look at why Beaver County’s dialect differs from Pittsburgh’s, exploring local speech, history, and the enduring charm of “yinz” culture.