Business Perspectives
How to Turn a Swamp Into Money
How Beaver County’s Junction Park transformed a swamp into a trolley-era destination for affordable recreation, entertainment and community life.
The Fair, the Farm, and the Candidate in Clean Shoes
A look at Beaver County’s fair traditions, from Hookstown and Big Knob to tractor pulls, farm families, fair food and politicians courting rural voters.
The Sport of Kings, With Funnel Cake
Darlington Polo Club brings the sport of kings to Beaver County with night matches, dirt fields, family tradition, pickup trucks and funnel cake.
About That Warm, Fuzzy Feeling
Empathy matters, but compassion without consequences can mislead. Grandpa Jim explores why wisdom must ask what happens next.
Old Economy, New Lessons: Why Socialism Keeps Getting a Second Chance
Why socialism keeps returning, what history reveals about central planning, and how markets, social democracy, and communal experiments compare.
The People Who Built Economy — and Forgot to Reproduce
The story of the Harmony Society, Old Economy Village, and the celibate community that built wealth, industry, and a lasting legacy in Ambridge.
Yes, She Really Is That Into You
A humorous guide for older men on recognizing when a woman is interested, from subtle glances and mirroring to compliments, confidence, and companionship.
The Price We Pay for Hating Men
An argument against judging men or women as categories, exploring contempt, bias, relationships, and the social cost of replacing individuality with ideology.
A Good Walk Never Wasted
A witty history of golf in Beaver County, from Beaver Valley and Black Hawk to Olde Stonewall and hometown legend Bill “Putt” Gabal.
Learning to Hear the Music Beneath the Noise
A thoughtful review of Henri Nouwen’s Discernment, exploring attention, silence, identity, and learning to recognize God’s voice in ordinary life.
The Great Poor Farm Mystery: What Happened to the Forgotten Souls of Potter Township?
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)
A humorous look at why Beaver County’s dialect differs from Pittsburgh’s, exploring local speech, history, and the enduring charm of “yinz” culture.
Grandpa Jim Knows What Your Barista Doesn’t: How to Make a Great Pot of Coffee
Grandpa Jim shares his old-fashioned method for brewing great coffee, with practical tips, humor, and a reminder that good coffee shouldn’t require a glossary.
Oil Prices: What Goes Up Must Come Down
Why oil producers fear high prices: a look at Saudi strategy, OPEC history, energy transitions, and how rising costs can accelerate alternatives to oil.
Is America Walking Into a “ThucydidesTrap”? History Says No.
A critique of the “Thucydides Trap” theory, arguing that U.S.-China conflict is not inevitable and that history, industry, and leadership still shape outcomes.
Is The AI Bubble About To Pop?
A look at why AI may not be another dot-com bubble, with energy, infrastructure, and computing demand shaping the next era of growth.
A Newspaper History of Beaver County
A look at Beaver County’s newspaper history, from the 1807 Minerva to modern digital journalism and the enduring appetite for local news.
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.