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Our Opinion

Our opinion: High drama set for Week 18

It would be almost impossible to satisfy a majority of the area’s National Football League fans. As we know, many here root for the Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns. So far, only one of those teams has qualified for the playoffs. In a modest surprise, it is the ...

Our opinion: Embracing the new year

Whether it be carrying around an empty suitcase, preparing the pork and sauerkraut, opening the doors and windows at midnight or simply staying up for the countdown to another year, New Year’s Day brings with it a host of traditions and superstitions that help us get into the spirit of ...

Our opinion: It takes us all to stop the spread of hatred and antisemitism

Though the events of Oct. 7 brought fresh awareness to the scope of antisemitism in this country, researchers say such hate has been on the rise for quite some time. In the U.S. antisemitic incidents increased by 35% between 2021 and 2022. Certainly, we know more people have felt freer to ...

Our opinion: Evidence shows inflation remains a major problem

The evidence that the inflationary spiral of the last two to three years is a significant problem that our public servants need to prioritize continues to surface. Significant growth in credit card debt in 2022 and 2023 has left Pennsylvanians more in debt, according to a Center Square report ...

Our opinion: Good choice on Warren Worx

Warren City Council members made the right move in holding off - at least temporarily - in funding Warren Worx. Warren Worx officials had asked the city for $100,000 in funding as part of the city’s 2024 budget. The funding wasn’t included in the budget initially because the request came ...

Our opinion: House must be wise on break

The new year won’t bring much action in the state House of Representatives. A leaky roof in the state Capitol building leaves only a couple of short instances in which House members will meet in their Harrisburg offices. Gov. Josh Shapiro will give his budget address in the Main Capitol ...