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The MyChesCo Op-ed section is a platform for those who would like to voice their stance and express their opinions. In contrast to letters to the editor, which are letters sent by readers of MyChesCo intended for publication, this section is devoted to signed articles by commentators, essayists, humorists, and others of varying viewpoints not affiliated with the MyChesCo editorial board.
O-Ed by Theodore T. Seedy, Esq., Gawthrop Greenwood – Attorneys at Law Monday marked the beginning of the first phase of reductions for SETA service cuts, affecting the following municipalities …
How Do SEPTA Service Cuts Affect Chester County Municipalities? Read More
Since the launch of the second Trump Administration, I’ve noticed a growing number of complaints about our coverage of federal agencies and government departments. Some readers seem convinced that reporting …
Reporting Government Actions Isn’t Propaganda — It’s Journalism Read More
As a criminal defense investigator with decades of experience, I’ve seen firsthand the sacrifices and risks that law enforcement officers take every single day. At ELPS Private Detective Agency, we …
When Transparency Disappears: The Dangerous Cost of Protecting Bad Cops in Philadelphia Read More
As President Donald Trump continues his stride into his second term, one of the most striking, yet underexplored, dynamics shaping American politics is his unusually strong support among private-sector union …
Why Trump Wins Over Private-Sector Unions but Faces Public-Sector Revolt Read More
This fall, the Octorara Area School District will reorganize its schools. Grades are being shifted, students reassigned, and one building—Octorara Elementary School—will be mostly shut down. It’s being called a …
Too Little, Too Late — Octorara’s Budget Woes Were Avoidable Read More
“It’s not about how much you make—it’s about how much you save and invest.” This bit of homespun financial wisdom is repeated by everyone from self-help authors to cable news …
The Financial Lie We Tell Minimum Wage Workers Read More
When Amazon announced its unprecedented $20 billion investment to build two AI data center campuses in Pennsylvania, the headlines rightfully focused on job creation and the sheer size of the …
Amazon’s $20 Billion Bet: How Pennsylvania Can Lead the AI Infrastructure Revolution Read More
On June 17, 2025, the U.S. Senate passed the GENIUS Act in a sweeping 68–30 bipartisan vote, marking a historic moment not only for cryptocurrency but for the future of …
A Triumph for Innovation: Why the GENIUS Act Is a Win for America Read More
For over a century, socialists have promised a utopia of shared abundance, free from exploitation, where people are liberated from the grind of daily labor. But ironically, it may be …
Capitalism Will Deliver the Utopia Socialists Only Dream About Read More
Op-Ed by Dan Weaver and Todd Pappasergi Rep. Greg Vitali’s recent attack on MyChesCo.com on Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry misleads readers with outdated stereotypes and ignores the industry’s vital …
Pennsylvania’s Energy Fuels Our Future Read More