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.
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.
Grandpa Jim’s Advice On How To Shake The Blues
Grandpa Jim shares practical advice for overcoming the blues, using Winston Churchill’s bricklaying habit to explore action, purpose, and mental resilience.
A Radio History of Beaver County
A nostalgic history of Beaver County radio, tracing the rise of WBVP and WMBA and their lasting impact on local news, sports, and community identity.
Grandpa Jim’s Dating Advice: Watch What She Does, Not What She Says
A humorous, old-fashioned take on dating advice, arguing that body language and actions reveal far more about attraction than words ever will.