For an alternate viewpoint, see “Counterpoint: Single-Use Plastic Bans Make No Sense” Plastics are woven into every aspect of our lives, but what was once the poster child for convenience is fast becoming a pariah product. The era of single-use plastic must end; banning it is the only practical way forward. Some 430 million metric tons of […]
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Counterpoint: Single-Use Plastic Bans Make No Sense
For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: Why We Should Ban Single-Use Plastics” Nobody wants plastic pollution. That doesn’t mean poorly considered and heavy-handed governmental actions are the solution. This includes misguided single-use plastic bans (e.g., bans on plastic straws and single-use plastic bags). The primary concern regarding plastic pollution is ocean plastic pollution. Plastic in our oceans can persist indefinitely, causing harm to marine […]
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HOLY COW! HISTORY: Urban Myths Have Been Awfully Hard on ‘The Beaver’
Exactly 68 years ago this month, Americans were introduced to an everyday kid. While TV viewers loved Lucy and trusted Father to know best, they also embraced the unassuming, impish Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver. From the minute he first appeared in family rooms on fuzzy black and white TV screens at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. […]
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ATR Roundtable: Could Self-Inflicted Wounds Cost US Biotech Dominance?
If the U.S. loses its leadership role in the $2 trillion global biotech industry, will it be a victory by China’s government or a self-inflicted American defeat? Vance Ginn is adamant that it will be the latter, which is why he’s urging the Trump administration to abandon its restrictive tariff and regulatory approach and embrace […]
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BRYSON: Plastics Production Powers Pennsylvania
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) recently published a new report that highlights some good news for Pennsylvania and our economy. Pennsylvania is among the largest economies in the nation, and the manufacturing sector is one of the biggest contributors to our Commonwealth’s GDP. The engine behind our growing manufacturing sector? Plastics production. The data confirms what we already know – plastics are […]
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Public Interest Legal Foundation Asks the Supreme Court to Weigh Access to PA Voter Rolls
The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a decision by a lower court regarding the refusal by the state of Pennsylvania to turn over voter records. Pennsylvania is a crucial swing state in presidential elections. Pennsylvania officials publicly admitted that, for decades, the Department of Motor Vehicles had […]
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On List of Best Cities to Drive In, Philly Finishes Dead Last
The Schuylkill Expressway is legendary for its traffic jams, and construction on I-95 has been frustrating drivers for years. In late winter, Philadelphia has pothole season. And, to make matters worse, the city is rife with confusing signage and with rude drivers who brandish their middle fingers with abandon. And parking? Fuhgeddaboudit! So perhaps it’s […]
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KNAUS: Natural Gas, AI and the Future of Pennsylvania’s Economy
As the world races forward in the age of artificial intelligence, the demand for energy—especially reliable, dispatchable power—has never been greater. Data centers — the digital backbone of AI, cloud computing, and our increasingly connected world — are rapidly multiplying. These facilities require enormous amounts of electricity 24/7, and that demand is only going to […]
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PODCAST: The Future of America’s Shipbuilding Industry Can Be Found in Philadelphia
With the issues of trade and energy policy front and center in American politics, Jeff Vogel joins the Delaware Valley Journal podcast to share his expertise about an industry that plays such a key role in both: Shipbuilding. In a recent op ed for DVJournal, Vogel writes about the revolution coming to America’s shipbuilding industry […]
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New Poll Shows Big Lead for Shapiro Over Garrity
With more than a year until the election, a new poll gives incumbent Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro a huge lead over his potential Republican opponents. Susquehanna Polling and Research found Shapiro ahead of state Treasurer Stacy Garrity 54 to 36 percent, with 9 percent undecided. And while Republican insiders have warned that another run by […]