Chris is the founder, main writer, and editor for Manville.Today. Chris is a lifelong Manville resident, who pays attention to what is happening in Borough Government. For far too long, residents do not receive the full picture of what happens during Council Meetings. Most do not have the time to attend meetings after work, and there was no media outlet covering Manville adequately.

Listening to residents concerns, many did not realize all of the actions taking place downtown.

Chris is a strong believer in transparency, and wants to make sure residents stay informed about everything that is happening.

His first step into digital media was back in the year 2000, working in digital marketing. The industry was still in its infancy at the time, and smartphones were not available. Dial-up Internet was still popular.

In 2008, he launched an online radio station, which quickly grew in popularity worldwide. He was not an "industry insider", which caused many traditional industry outlets to question the success of his radio station. He simply wanted to create an outlet where people could access the genre of music they desired, and do it in a way that was different and appealing.

Digital media was still a relatively new method of media consumption at that time, and he was an early adopter to this new media landscape. Smartphones were slowly becoming the norm, and most people still relied on computers to access information.

Fast forward to 2024, Chris decided it was time to branch into providing Manville residents with an independently-operated local news source that they can rely on, and most importantly, trust. A core belief at Manville.Today is to only report on the facts. No speculations. All reporting can be backed up by documents obtained via OPRA (Open Public Records Act) requests, and audio recordings of meetings, for example. This way, residents can trust the information they are being provided.

Since Manville.Today's inception in 2024, which was simply a website featuring articles, has become known in Manville as one of the go-to places to learn the latest news and information.

In early 2025, smartphone & tablet apps were developed, and reporting now goes beyond the Mayor & Council. Manville.Today has expanded to report on things happening in the community, as well as topics of interest to residents.

Roberta is the Assistant Editor at Manville.Today, an online news service founded by Chris. With deep family roots in Manville dating back decades, Roberta is dedicated to ensuring that all articles are meticulously double-checked for accuracy and presented in a clear, understandable manner.

Roberta's commitment to her community is unwavering. In 2012, when many were leaving Manville, she chose to return and re-establish her roots in the town she grew up in. Her lifelong activism for various causes naturally led her into politics, where she realized the need for clearer transparency between the Mayor, Council, and the residents of Manville.

Recognizing the lack of a robust communication platform, Roberta saw the potential in Chris' idea for an online Manville-based news source and eagerly joined the team.

Through Manville.Today, Roberta is passionate about educating residents on the actions taken by the Mayor and Council, a service that has been positively received by the community.

As the town continues to evolve, Roberta and the team at Manville.Today are committed to expanding their coverage to include all matters of importance to the community and its residents.