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The Upper Delaware National Scenic River Corridor is a national treasure. Let’s not turn it over to the FIMFO corporation to build a $40 million resort. Monetizing this treasure will set a … more
I am writing about my concern for our limited supply of water.  Despite the existence of drought conditions in our region for a lengthy time last year, there seems to be little impact on the … more
[Below is the complete, unedited version of the comments submitted by Joseph Levine and Jane Cyphers of Damascus Citizens for Sustainability to the Town of Highland, NY planning board.] The … more
[These are the full, unedited remarks delivered by Tom Rue at the January 12 celebration of the Milanville Bridge.] It is my honor to have been asked to speak today with the title, … more
I am writing this letter to voice my strong opposition of the destruction of the Skinners Fall Bridge. After listening and watching PennDOT for five-plus years spend millions of dollars studying … more
There are 30 vehicular bridges across our Delaware in the 200 miles between Hancock and Trenton. Every one of them has been replaced or renovated, some of them many times, due to floods, fires, ice … more
We were in one of those finish-everything-before-the-holidays meetings, pussyfooting about an accusation someone had made. Suddenly a colleague confessed, “My hands are clenched. My shoulders … more
Americans love having cars. But really, what good would our personal vehicles do us if we didn’t wholly embrace the concept of public roads? If the moment we pulled out of our driveways, we … more
Officially, we don’t have royalty in this country. However, we do have “retail kings.”  Like “Crazy Eddie.” In the 1970s and 1980s, the Crazy Eddie electronics … more
On December 13, I received an award and gave a dinner talk at the National Press Club in Washington, recognizing my 68 years as a journalist and my 58 years as a club member. This recognition is … more
Here at the Wayne County Community Foundation, we work with donors to help fulfill their philanthropic goals while they’re living and/or once they’ve passed. Each fund that we hold is as … more
If there was a question of how risky heavy dependence on China for critical minerals is, it was dispelled with China’s plan to restrict the export of graphite, a key battery metal needed … more
In the past, Democrats have often said that, “When we vote, we win!” Judging from the 2024 elections, one could add the logical contrapositive; that is, “When we do not win, … more
The only cases of preventable disease that you read about today are in unvaccinated children and adults. The father of vaccines was Edward Jenner, who in the 1790s created the world’s … more
Someone once wrote that “time is a gentle thief and a poor beautician.” This became more obvious to me than perhaps ever before as I recently focused in on my window on a zoom session and … more
Seven years ago, family-owned businesses breathed a sigh of relief as their taxes were cut with the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). This transformational reform—the first … more
In a rare display of bipartisanship in Congress, the House Energy and Commerce Committee recently voted  45-2  to require automakers to include AM radio access in new electric vehicle … more
The average person takes advantage of the downtime during the holiday season. As long as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s have been celebrated, most people seize the opportunity to … more
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is once again encouraging Americans to remember their local small retailers and restaurateurs when making their winter holiday shopping plans this … more
For most kids, Grandma and Grandpa’s house is their favorite place to visit. Filled with toys and endless affection, treats and hugs. For ordinary people, Thanksgiving is a particularly special … more
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