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.
Buffalo Bill Comes to Beaver County
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show visited Beaver County multiple times, bringing spectacle, Annie Oakley, and frontier mythology to an industrial town that never forgot the experience.
How Networking Groups Can Create Moral Hazards and Legal Chaos
Networking groups can blur professional boundaries, creating moral hazards, editorial confusion, and legal risk when friendliness is mistaken for authority.
Eggs, Bunnies, and Other Theological Mysteries: How the Pennsylvania Dutch Taught Beaver County to Do Easter Properly
A thoughtful look at how Pennsylvania Dutch traditions shaped Easter customs in Beaver County, blending folklore, faith, and family rituals into a meaningful celebration.
New Brighton: The Town That To Take The Hint (And Why I Keep Going Back)
A reflective look at New Brighton’s industrial past, enduring charm, and personal significance, capturing the resilience and quiet dignity of a historic Beaver County town.
The Brodhead Hotel: Where Beaver Falls Dressed Up for Dinner
A nostalgic look at the Brodhead Hotel in Beaver Falls, its history, community role, and lasting memories of dining, magic, and local life.
Harry Traver: The Genius Who Turned Steel Into Screams
A witty look at Harry Guy Traver, the Beaver Falls engineer who built some of the world’s most thrilling roller coasters—and lived a life as daring as his designs.
Quantum Computing Explained Like You’re Five
A simple, humorous guide to quantum computing, explaining qubits, superposition, and entanglement using relatable Beaver County analogies.
The Conservative Reformation Nobody Voted For
An exploration of rising theological tensions within American conservatism, examining debates over religion, identity, and ideology—and what they mean for unity and political culture.
Fr. Robert Sirico and the Parables of Economics
A look at Fr. Robert Sirico’s The Economics of the Parables, exploring how biblical stories about merchants, workers, and risk reveal timeless lessons about markets, morality, and human action.
The $4,000 Cup of Coffee
A humorous look at modern coffee obsession—from $4,000 grinders and brewing rituals to diner coffee in Beaver County that simply does the job: waking people up.