“West Virginia—Beaver County’s reflection” takes you on a fast-paced journey through the shared history of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, from frontier roots to post-industrial reinvention. In this short talk, Rodger Morrow shows how West Virginia’s struggles and comeback offer a powerful mirror—and practical lessons—for communities like Beaver County that are working to define a new future.
Something Happened on the Way to That Place – From Allentown to Aliquippa, Billy Joel Found the Voice of the Rust Belt.
July 23, 2026
Billy Joel’s “Allentown” gave voice to Rust Belt communities facing mill closures, lost jobs, and the human cost of America’s industrial decline.
