Pennsylvania’s Mad Skills
Pennsylvania is investing in “skill games” that mimic gambling, but why not prioritize real skills like plumbing and carpentry that benefit everyone?
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The Plant That Won’t Go to Bed
Beaver County grapples with the Shell Polymers plant’s benefits and environmental impact, raising vital questions about light pollution and community health.
Pocket Change
Beaver County is poised for an AI boom, but skepticism remains as proposals for data centers may not translate into reality. The future might fit in your…
Anatomy of a Murder: Who Killed Beaver Valley Mall?
The Beaver Valley Mall is struggling, with empty storefronts and dwindling shoppers. Once a vibrant community hub, it now faces an uncertain 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.
Pennsylvania’s Mad Skills
Pennsylvania is investing in “skill games” that mimic gambling, but why not prioritize real skills like plumbing and carpentry that benefit everyone?
The Plant That Won’t Go to Bed
Beaver County grapples with the Shell Polymers plant’s benefits and environmental impact, raising vital questions about light pollution and community health.
Pocket Change
Beaver County is poised for an AI boom, but skepticism remains as proposals for data centers may not translate into reality. The future might fit in your…
Anatomy of a Murder: Who Killed Beaver Valley Mall?
The Beaver Valley Mall is struggling, with empty storefronts and dwindling shoppers. Once a vibrant community hub, it now faces an uncertain 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.