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 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.
Westinghouse Electric is leading a new nuclear era from Beaver County, driving America’s clean energy future with next-generation reactors to power data centers, AI growth, and industrial innovation.
Beaver County could gain new investment as federal Opportunity Zones become permanent and more rural-friendly, offering major tax incentives and fresh chances for economic revival in 2026 and beyond.
Meijer is bringing its first Pittsburgh-area store to Cranberry Township, signaling a retail shift that could boost Beaver County with new jobs, development, and regional growth opportunities.
By Rodger Morrow, Editor & Publisher Listen to a podcast discussion about this article. Energy in the Executive Alexander Hamilton,
Tenaris’s $85 million investment in Koppel modernizes a century-old steel mill with cleaner air technology, backed by tariffs securing local jobs.
September marks prime tax-planning season for Beaver County. From quarterly payments to smart deductions, early action now can save money later.
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.
Westinghouse Electric is leading a new nuclear era from Beaver County, driving America’s clean energy future with next-generation reactors to power data centers, AI growth, and industrial innovation.
Beaver County could gain new investment as federal Opportunity Zones become permanent and more rural-friendly, offering major tax incentives and fresh chances for economic revival in 2026 and beyond.
Meijer is bringing its first Pittsburgh-area store to Cranberry Township, signaling a retail shift that could boost Beaver County with new jobs, development, and regional growth opportunities.
By Rodger Morrow, Editor & Publisher Listen to a podcast discussion about this article. Energy in the Executive Alexander Hamilton,
Tenaris’s $85 million investment in Koppel modernizes a century-old steel mill with cleaner air technology, backed by tariffs securing local jobs.
September marks prime tax-planning season for Beaver County. From quarterly payments to smart deductions, early action now can save money later.