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OP-ED: July and August best time to be in Washington County

Every summer, millions of Americans pack their bags, head to airports, and spend hours sitting in traffic on their way to vacation destinations. There is certainly nothing wrong with exploring new places, but I’d like to make the case that some of the best days of summer are right here at ...

Letters to the editor

Consider kids I understand both sides of the concerns about permanent daylight saving time and I agree with most arguments. The biggest concern that I have is the late sunrise during winter with children going to school. Has anyone considered a change of one half-hour, thus gaining a little ...

OP-ED: The paradox of The American Dream

The “American Dream” is a timely topic to consider in this year of national celebration and reflection. On the surface, the dream promises upward mobility and contentment for America’s citizens. However, as our history has unfolded, it is fair to ask whether the dream is a national creed ...

Letters to the editor

Data centers' future There's a lot of talk about building data centers lately, and it's good that our political leaders are trying to get ahead of the demand. But there is one aspect that has not been discussed much, yet it really needs to be taken into account: it's highly likely that large ...

OP-ED: Pa. municipalities should consider merging

Pennsylvania is divided into 67 counties and features a remarkably high number of local governments. Each parcel of land within the commonwealth falls into a specific city (57), borough (956), incorporated town (1), or township (1,546). The large number of municipalities resulted from early ...