Columnist Tara Yilmaz explores various political ideologies: fascism prioritizes state power, Antifa opposes fascism, socialism promotes collective ownership for equality, communism aims for a classless society, and Marxism critiques capitalism. Understanding these concepts is crucial in today's political discourse.
Hogan: Heat for the needy, courtesy of Tudi Mechanical Systems
Bob Tudi started Tudi Mechanical Systems in 1987, transforming it into a successful heating and plumbing company. Known for its generosity, the company has installed over 350 furnaces for families in need and organizes annual community service events to assist those struggling.
Public notices bill: A threat to local news competition
On Sept. 29, a Pennsylvania House committee will hear testimony regarding HB 1291, aimed at modernizing public notices but potentially harming taxpayers by preserving newspaper monopolies. Online publications like the West Hills Gazette advocate for amendments to foster competition and lower costs in legal advertising services.
Deluzio: Should smartphones be in classrooms?
Chris Deluzio, a congressman in Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District, seeks feedback on a proposed classroom smartphone ban to enhance learning. He notes bipartisan support for the initiative and encourages parents to participate in a survey addressing smartphone use in K-12 education.
Hogan: We killed Charlie Kirk
The Rev. James Hogan, pastor of Faithbridge Community Church, reflects on the shooting death of Charlie Kirk, the founder of Turning Point USA. Hogan notes that polling tells us young Americans embrace the idea of political violence at alarming rates.
Did You Know: Dying from a broken heart is not just a poetic phrase
Columnist Tara Yilmaz discusses how severe emotional distress, such as grief, can lead to Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, a genuine medical condition. She emphasizes the importance of seeking support and medical attention to manage the risks associated with heartbreak.
Requiem for a hero on the anniversary of 9/11: Battalion Chief Orio Palmer
Columnist David Ficarri on this 9/11: "The building failed and [Orio] Palmer didn’t and that fact alone says so much about this hero."





