
The Great Poor Farm Mystery: What Happened to the Forgotten Souls of Potter Township?
Explore the mystery of Beaver County’s historic poor farm and the forgotten souls who lived, died, and may still rest in unmarked graves in Potter Township.
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.

Explore the mystery of Beaver County’s historic poor farm and the forgotten souls who lived, died, and may still rest in unmarked graves in Potter Township.

A humorous look at why Beaver County’s dialect differs from Pittsburgh’s, exploring local speech, history, and the enduring charm of “yinz” culture.

Grandpa Jim shares his old-fashioned method for brewing great coffee, with practical tips, humor, and a reminder that good coffee shouldn’t require a glossary.

Why oil producers fear high prices: a look at Saudi strategy, OPEC history, energy transitions, and how rising costs can accelerate alternatives to oil.

A critique of the “Thucydides Trap” theory, arguing that U.S.-China conflict is not inevitable and that history, industry, and leadership still shape outcomes.

A look at why AI may not be another dot-com bubble, with energy, infrastructure, and computing demand shaping the next era of growth.

A look at Beaver County’s newspaper history, from the 1807 Minerva to modern digital journalism and the enduring appetite for local news.

Why Pittsburgh’s new airport terminal may make economic sense even as airlines struggle with thin margins, high costs, and industry instability.

Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Energy Roadmap aims to revive industrial growth, expand nuclear power, and meet rising electricity demand driven by AI, manufacturing, and technology.

A sharp look at America’s nuclear power panic, from Shippingport and Three Mile Island to today’s renewed interest in SMRs and reliable energy.

Explore the mystery of Beaver County’s historic poor farm and the forgotten souls who lived, died, and may still rest in unmarked graves in Potter Township.

A humorous look at why Beaver County’s dialect differs from Pittsburgh’s, exploring local speech, history, and the enduring charm of “yinz” culture.

Grandpa Jim shares his old-fashioned method for brewing great coffee, with practical tips, humor, and a reminder that good coffee shouldn’t require a glossary.

Why oil producers fear high prices: a look at Saudi strategy, OPEC history, energy transitions, and how rising costs can accelerate alternatives to oil.

A critique of the “Thucydides Trap” theory, arguing that U.S.-China conflict is not inevitable and that history, industry, and leadership still shape outcomes.

A look at why AI may not be another dot-com bubble, with energy, infrastructure, and computing demand shaping the next era of growth.

A look at Beaver County’s newspaper history, from the 1807 Minerva to modern digital journalism and the enduring appetite for local news.

Why Pittsburgh’s new airport terminal may make economic sense even as airlines struggle with thin margins, high costs, and industry instability.

Pennsylvania’s Nuclear Energy Roadmap aims to revive industrial growth, expand nuclear power, and meet rising electricity demand driven by AI, manufacturing, and technology.

A sharp look at America’s nuclear power panic, from Shippingport and Three Mile Island to today’s renewed interest in SMRs and reliable energy.