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.
Alexander Hamilton’s 1791 manufacturing vision shaped America’s industrial rise—and still echoes today in debates over tariffs, reshoring, and Beaver County’s economic future.
A lively Beaver County talk revisits Aaron Burr’s Ohio River conspiracy, showing how keelboats built in Bridgewater helped shape U.S. law, treason, and presidential power.
Pennsylvania’s history shaped its rise—and its challenges. From steel and coal to fragmented municipalities, this piece explores how Beaver County can learn from the past without repeating it.
A clear-eyed look at Think and Grow Rich: separating useful motivation from fabricated myths, exposing Napoleon Hill’s shaky legacy, and arguing for discipline over gurus.
A wry look at Valentine’s Day’s tangled origins—from Roman martyrs and pagan rituals to modern Beaver County traditions—exploring why love persists even in February.
Pharmaceutical ads now dominate American news, shaping diagnoses, prescriptions, and public perception—raising questions about medicine, media influence, and who really benefits.
A profile of Lew Vilotti and the quiet work driving Beaver County’s growth—removing obstacles, attracting investment, and building a community worth investing in.
Why is Bitcoin falling despite scarcity? A look at AI-driven job disruption, debt, synthetic crypto supply, and global market stress reshaping money and volatility.
Elon Musk imagines AI data centers in space—but for now, the future of computing still runs on Earth, powered by places like Beaver County with land, energy, and infrastructure.
A $10B data center campus proposed near Shippingport signals Beaver County’s shift from heavy industry to digital infrastructure, bringing power, noise, and a humming future along the Ohio River.
Alexander Hamilton’s 1791 manufacturing vision shaped America’s industrial rise—and still echoes today in debates over tariffs, reshoring, and Beaver County’s economic future.
A lively Beaver County talk revisits Aaron Burr’s Ohio River conspiracy, showing how keelboats built in Bridgewater helped shape U.S. law, treason, and presidential power.
Pennsylvania’s history shaped its rise—and its challenges. From steel and coal to fragmented municipalities, this piece explores how Beaver County can learn from the past without repeating it.
A clear-eyed look at Think and Grow Rich: separating useful motivation from fabricated myths, exposing Napoleon Hill’s shaky legacy, and arguing for discipline over gurus.
A wry look at Valentine’s Day’s tangled origins—from Roman martyrs and pagan rituals to modern Beaver County traditions—exploring why love persists even in February.
Pharmaceutical ads now dominate American news, shaping diagnoses, prescriptions, and public perception—raising questions about medicine, media influence, and who really benefits.
A profile of Lew Vilotti and the quiet work driving Beaver County’s growth—removing obstacles, attracting investment, and building a community worth investing in.
Why is Bitcoin falling despite scarcity? A look at AI-driven job disruption, debt, synthetic crypto supply, and global market stress reshaping money and volatility.
Elon Musk imagines AI data centers in space—but for now, the future of computing still runs on Earth, powered by places like Beaver County with land, energy, and infrastructure.
A $10B data center campus proposed near Shippingport signals Beaver County’s shift from heavy industry to digital infrastructure, bringing power, noise, and a humming future along the Ohio River.