By Chuck Siefke, Staff Writer Since the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, the American railroad system has played a critical role in the development of the transportation and commerce in the United States. Today, there are over 600 freight railroads in the United States and over 130,000 miles […]
Photo courtesy of Pixabay.com By Jenna Anderson, Staff Writer Did you know you have a right to clean air and water, and a healthy environment?[1] These rights are guaranteed in Article I, Section 27 of the Pennsylvania Constitution. Pennsylvania’s environmental amendment is the oldest and most robust in the nation. […]
By Simon Jaronski, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com In today’s contentious political climate, bipartisan legislation has become increasingly rare. However, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have shown support for legislation that would ensure that Americans have access to AM radio in their vehicles. The AM in Every […]
Photo Courtesy of Pixabay By Abigail Palotas, Staff Writer In late September, 2023, an indictment was unsealed alleging that New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, engaged in a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen.[1] As part of this agreement between 2018 and 2022, the Menendezes […]
By Riley Del Rey, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Professor Lauren Gailey It’s been said that a man can’t step in the same river twice for it’s a different river and he’s a different man. Pittsburgh native, 2014 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law […]
Chuck Siefke, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pexels.com Nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer,” former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan awaits a federal criminal trial in April of 2024.[1] His tenure of almost forty years as speaker stands as the longest of any federal or state legislative body in United States […]
By Hannah Dean, Juris Staff Writer Photo courtesy of Tyler Rutherford on Unsplash The Builders Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh (BAMP) recently filed an amended complaint challenging the expansion of Pittsburgh’s inclusionary zoning policy into a specific section of the Oakland neighborhood.[1] BAMP filed the original complaint against the City of […]
By Danny Lynch, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of pixabay.com All around the United States, thousands of people attend or participate in recreational sports either by playing or spectating.[1] When we think of a relaxing afternoon, we may think of spending a few hours on a golf course, attending a baseball […]
By: Chloe Clifford, Staff Writer Photo courtesy of unsplash.com In the United States, it is estimated that individuals suffer from over one billion colds each year.[1] With so many people suffering from colds, it is important to be able to rely on pharmacies and the medications that they sell you. […]
By: Nick Georgelis, Staff Writer Photo Courtesy of Pixaby.com In 2021, college athletes started legally profiting from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).[1] Athletes across the country such as Caleb Williams, Livvy Dunne, and Bronny James, all began to take advantage of this with NIL valuations eclipsing $2.8 million.[2] This […]
