Recent national headlines have highlighted the immense scale and importance of the American chemistry industry – a sector that contributes $633 billion annually to our national economy and supports over four million jobs. Beyond these impressive figures, Americans inherently understand that ...
Political corruption is not just payment for favors. Corruption can also be abusing the powers of government to benefit friends and punish enemies. Donald Trump appears to do both. This is classic authoritarian behavior summed up by Peru’s dictator Gen. Óscar Benavides; “For my friends, ...
During my time as bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, I have quickly come to realize that the problem of human trafficking is far more serious in Pennsylvania than many of us (may) want to recognize. Victims and survivors include every demographic. They are men and women, adults and children, ...
It’s hard to believe 22 years have passed since we first became grandparents. And now there are six bright stars in our family constellation. But the day our first grandchild arrived, our lives changed dramatically and permanently. It was the beginning of a journey that shaped our sense of ...
In Washington County, we understand the value of a good job and what it takes to bring one here. We also know that real economic growth does not happen by accident. It requires partnerships, infrastructure, workforce readiness, and the right policies to sustain momentum. Through the ...
The graying of America should be added to the litany of problems facing the nation. Since 1960, the median age of Americans has risen by nearly nine years. It now stands at 38.3 years from the previous 29.6. More recently, from 2010 to 2020, the 65-and-over population increased by an astounding ...
