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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.
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 Greg Vitali’s recent attack on MyChesCo.com on Pennsylvania’s oil and gas industry misleads readers with outdated stereotypes and ignores the industry’s vital …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
Pennsylvania must strengthen its regulation of the oil and gas industry. State Rep. Greg Vitali urges increased funding for DEP’s Oil and Gas Program to address abandoned wells, illegal dumping, and inadequate oversight.
Pennsylvania is Failing to Properly Regulate its Oil and Gas Industry Read More
Plan your summer with ease! The Glenmoore Post Office offers passport services, Informed Delivery, and Hold Mail to support your travel and busy schedules.
Summer Travel Made Easy: Glenmoore Post Office Has You Covered! Read More
State Rep. Darisha Parker reflects on the Day of Action, urging collective action, informed voting, and unity to protect education and fight for a better future.
Standing Up for Our Students: A Call to Action for Justice and Unity Read More
As the President of ELPS Private Detective Agency, Executive Director of Intellenet, and Past President and Chairman of the Board of the Pennsylvania Association of Licensed Investigators (PALI), I have …
Unveiling the Threats: Pennsylvania’s Unlicensed Security and Private Investigation Crisis Read More