If Philadelphia founded America, Long Island helped build it
Philadelphia gets the soaring speeches, powdered wigs and parchment. It is where America declared what it intended to…
The Draco Pad fracking deal is a win for Erie closing existing oil and gas wells (Opinion)
By Aaron Harber Since moving to Erie in 1989, I have been involved with air and land quality…
Erie’s Draco fracking deal: Sometimes good government means accepting imperfect choices (Opinion)
By Matt Silverman Colorado’s debates over land use, energy development and public space have become increasingly polarized. Every…
New York’s energy comes at a cost. Pennsylvania is paying it.
When New Yorkers turn on the heat or cook dinner, the gas powering those actions very likely came…
New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani Must Keep NYC Reads – The 74
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette saved from closure
Good morning. The sports media controversy involving The Athletic’s Dianna Russini came to a stunning conclusion on Tuesday.…
Paige Against the Machine: Scranton Mayor Runs Against Congressional Corruption and Old Party Rules
In the fall of 2019, Scranton, Pennsylvania, was in crisis. Its mayor, Bill Courtright, had resigned and pleaded…
Statement from Poynter Institute President Neil Brown on the announcement that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will close
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will shut down on May 3 after nearly 240 years of operation, the company announced…
Monsignor Bogniak will be missed | Commentary
Sorry to see the passing of Corry’s Monsignor Casimir Bogniak, who earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy from…
Erie Canal contrasts with public works pace in California
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This week…