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Data centers require planning not panicking

All too often, an unexpected new addition to a community becomes controversial only after it’s too late to do anything about it. By the time residents are packing hearing rooms and officials are scrambling for answers, developers already have purchased land, filed plans and invested money. Emotions rise quickly. Practical conversations become difficult. This is nothing new. It has happened for generations as technology and infrastructure have changed. A recovery home for sex offenders raised hackles on Pittsburgh’s South Side. Penn Township has seen protests over fracking. In ...

What every graduate should seek

Many of today’s graduates are about to make the same mistake Matthew Emmons made during the 2004 Olympics. It’s commencement season for high school and college seniors. The future may be unknown, but graduates know what they want in their future — money. A 2025 poll by Harvard Political Review asked young Americans to identify their important goals. More than 86% chose financial security. Around three in four selected owning a home, a tangible sign of financial well-being. Just 57% thought getting married was an essential pursuit. That was just a hair ahead of accumulating ...

Why are we pushing bison off land?

My sister Erica and I returned to Montana just a few days after the Bureau of Land Management revoked grazing permits for bison. American Prairie, a nonprofit working to create one of the largest nature reserves in the United States, was the target of that decision. Erica and I bounced along two-track roads in our Toyota RAV4 rental, hoping to get close to the American Prairie bison herd. It wasn’t as easy as one might think. When I said as much on social media, someone commented: “Visit Land Between the Lakes in Kentucky. They surround your car.” As wonderful as that might ...

Student of the Month: Aiden Aiken

Age: 18 Town: Altoona, PA School/grade: AAHS/12 Family: Andrew and Karly Aiken Chosen for: Aiden is a great all around student who contributes to the school community in a positive way. Aiden uses his talents and interests in video production to positively impact both the school community ...

Researching GLP-1 drugs, Parkinson’s progression

Dear Doctors: A few years ago, you mentioned a study on the idea that GLP-1 drugs might have a protective effect for people with early-stage Parkinson’s disease. I assume that the study is finished now. Is it possible to summarize the outcomes of that trial? Dear Reader: The term GLP-1 is short for glucagon-like peptide-1. This type of hormone is released after eating. The hormone is produced by the intestines to tell the pancreas to make more insulin. This helps control blood sugar, slows the movement of food through the digestive tract and acts on appetite pathways in the brain. ...

House of the Week — The Lakeview

The Lakeview is a carefully crafted vacation home plan designed to capture sweeping views from nearly every angle. Ideal for lakefront property, coastal lots, or scenic view sites, this compact yet highly functional home design allows homeowners to stay connected to the outdoors while enjoying modern interior comfort. At the heart of the home, a dramatic vaulted great room showcases walls of glass on three sides, flooding the space with natural light and uninterrupted views. Dual access points lead to a wraparound covered porch, encouraging seamless indoor-outdoor living and ...