Over the last 10 years, my readers have provided a combined $500,000 to support my work at Payday Report.

Following the pandemic, many college-educated young people have been returning to Wheeling, which has invested in revitalizing its downtown and waterfront to make it attractive. It's helped rebuild the progressive movement.

A recent raid by ICE working in conjunction with local police has angered many residents and raised important questions about how even small municipalities like Ambridge can resist Trump’s attack on immigrants.

More importantly, if we can expand our monthly fundraising slightly by $1,000-a-month, we can bring on a part-time community engagement editor, who help will grow our donor base and make us even more sustainable.