The Next Industrial Revolution? Not so fast …
Data centers promise major investment in Western Pennsylvania, but Beaver County should ensure developers pay their own energy costs and deliver meaningful local jobs.
Business
The Return of the Flying Cigar
Modern airships could offer lower-emission freight, disaster relief and remote access while reviving a technology once thought obsolete.
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.
When the Sidewalk Becomes a War Zone
Electric bikes, scooters and other micromobility devices are transforming sidewalks, raising questions about pedestrian safety, rules and infrastructure.
The Railroad to the Stars
SpaceX’s true advantage may be owning what its rockets deliver, echoing the railroad empires that profited from the commerce built along their routes.
The Eagle Has Flown
A reflection on Giant Eagle’s sale to Kroger, what Western Pennsylvania may gain, and what a region loses when a hometown headquarters leaves.
The AI Revolution Won’t Run on Algorithms. It Will Run on Electricians.
Beaver County’s AI future will depend on electricians, technicians, and skilled workers who build and operate the infrastructure behind data centers.
Monaca’s Secret Economic Development Strategy: Keep Showing Up
Monaca’s streetscape project offers a practical bet on downtown revival, private investment, and steady local economic development.
It’s Time To Break Out The Crystal Ball Again: The Defense and Innovation Summit Is Back
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!
A sharp look at the struggling real estate business, slow housing sales, rising costs, and what it means for Beaver County’s future.
The Next Industrial Revolution? Not so fast …
Data centers promise major investment in Western Pennsylvania, but Beaver County should ensure developers pay their own energy costs and deliver meaningful local jobs.
The Return of the Flying Cigar
Modern airships could offer lower-emission freight, disaster relief and remote access while reviving a technology once thought obsolete.
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.
When the Sidewalk Becomes a War Zone
Electric bikes, scooters and other micromobility devices are transforming sidewalks, raising questions about pedestrian safety, rules and infrastructure.
The Railroad to the Stars
SpaceX’s true advantage may be owning what its rockets deliver, echoing the railroad empires that profited from the commerce built along their routes.
The Eagle Has Flown
A reflection on Giant Eagle’s sale to Kroger, what Western Pennsylvania may gain, and what a region loses when a hometown headquarters leaves.
The AI Revolution Won’t Run on Algorithms. It Will Run on Electricians.
Beaver County’s AI future will depend on electricians, technicians, and skilled workers who build and operate the infrastructure behind data centers.
Monaca’s Secret Economic Development Strategy: Keep Showing Up
Monaca’s streetscape project offers a practical bet on downtown revival, private investment, and steady local economic development.
It’s Time To Break Out The Crystal Ball Again: The Defense and Innovation Summit Is Back
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!
A sharp look at the struggling real estate business, slow housing sales, rising costs, and what it means for Beaver County’s future.