FROM RODGER’S DESK
From Rodger’s Desk is the regular column and open door of the Beaver County Almanac, written by Editor & Publisher Rodger Morrow.
A look inside Pittsburgh International Airport’s newly redesigned terminal—streamlined check-ins, faster security, a Fort Pitt–inspired skybridge, and a traveler-friendly layout built for humans.
A sharp, witty look at how tariffs, trade expectations, and Trump’s negotiation style shape global stability, U.S.–China relations, and the future of American manufacturing.
How Rice Pegher Capital is rebuilding Beaver County one property at a time—reviving neighborhoods, supporting workers, and strengthening small-town life.
Core Natural Resources is reviving coal power with a modern twist, exploring a next-generation plant that could bring reliable energy—and new jobs—back to Beaver County’s industrial heartland.
Stellantis’ $13 billion plan to expand U.S. auto production sparks optimism in Beaver County, where Jeep culture, skilled labor, and industrial roots could position the region to benefit from America’s manufacturing revival.
A reflection on the decline of local trust in banking, the rise of central bank digital control, and why saving, community loyalty, and hard money may be the last acts of financial independence in modern America.
A sharp critique of Pittsburgh’s stalled redevelopment plans and fading economic ambition — contrasting the city’s endless “master plans” with Beaver County’s real-world progress in manufacturing, energy, and growth.
Heritage Valley is set to merge with Allegheny Health Network, ending decades of independence as Beaver County’s largest hospital joins the Highmark Health system — signaling both stability and a new era in regional health care.
UPMC plans to acquire Ohio’s Trinity Health System, expanding its reach into a fifth state and reshaping regional health care. The move could bring better access for Beaver County patients — and new competition for local providers.
A look at how pragmatic governance—balancing policy over personality—has reshaped America’s economy and foreign policy, with ripple effects felt in Beaver County’s factories, jobs, and everyday life.
A look inside Pittsburgh International Airport’s newly redesigned terminal—streamlined check-ins, faster security, a Fort Pitt–inspired skybridge, and a traveler-friendly layout built for humans.
A sharp, witty look at how tariffs, trade expectations, and Trump’s negotiation style shape global stability, U.S.–China relations, and the future of American manufacturing.
How Rice Pegher Capital is rebuilding Beaver County one property at a time—reviving neighborhoods, supporting workers, and strengthening small-town life.
Core Natural Resources is reviving coal power with a modern twist, exploring a next-generation plant that could bring reliable energy—and new jobs—back to Beaver County’s industrial heartland.
Stellantis’ $13 billion plan to expand U.S. auto production sparks optimism in Beaver County, where Jeep culture, skilled labor, and industrial roots could position the region to benefit from America’s manufacturing revival.
A reflection on the decline of local trust in banking, the rise of central bank digital control, and why saving, community loyalty, and hard money may be the last acts of financial independence in modern America.
A sharp critique of Pittsburgh’s stalled redevelopment plans and fading economic ambition — contrasting the city’s endless “master plans” with Beaver County’s real-world progress in manufacturing, energy, and growth.
Heritage Valley is set to merge with Allegheny Health Network, ending decades of independence as Beaver County’s largest hospital joins the Highmark Health system — signaling both stability and a new era in regional health care.
UPMC plans to acquire Ohio’s Trinity Health System, expanding its reach into a fifth state and reshaping regional health care. The move could bring better access for Beaver County patients — and new competition for local providers.
A look at how pragmatic governance—balancing policy over personality—has reshaped America’s economy and foreign policy, with ripple effects felt in Beaver County’s factories, jobs, and everyday life.