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A crowd of people hold anti-data center signs
Community

Philadelphia protesters demand city leaders prevent data center development

City officials say two sites in Philadelphia have potential for AI data centers, but there are no proposals for development.

7 hours ago

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The Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant on State Road in Philadelphia, Pa.
Money

Philly residents will pay on average an extra $7 a month for water

The Philadelphia Water Department says bills are going up in part because more people are enrolling in a program that helps lower-income residents.

4 days ago

Bob Harvie, Pennsylvania congressional candidate, arrives to speak at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's election night watch party in Warminster, Pa., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Politics & Policy

In his first campaign ad, Fitzpatrick’s democratic challenger Bob Harvie calls for data center moratorium

Pennsylvania’s first congressional race pits five-term incumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick against Democratic County Commissioner Bob Harvie.

4 days ago

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A utility meter
Urban Planning

Delmarva Power’s rate hike request slammed as ‘largest in Delaware history’

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer says the average annual Delmarva Power bill went up nearly $400 over the past five years.

5 days ago

Solar panels in Oregon
Science

Delaware at-home solar initiative aims to reduce energy bills while reducing emissions

The plan aims to expand access to grants and rebates that help people install solar at home.

1 week ago

Visitors walking trail to the Wetlands Institute in New Jersey
Science

Conservationists to restore wetlands, save habitat for diamondback terrapins in New Jersey

Tidal salt marshes across New Jersey are being drowned out by sea level rise.

1 week ago

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the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

Vineland data center accused of operating natural gas generators without permit

The 300-megawatt AI data center is being developed by DataOne for the Nebius Group.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:11
Matt Meyer signing legislation
Politics & Policy

Delaware governor signs legislation that aims to make data centers ‘pay their fair share’

The legislation would prevent data centers from passing the costs of running data centers onto ratepayers.

3 weeks ago

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People at a town hall, one person holds a sign reading OUR COMMUNITY, OUR CHOICE
Politics & Policy

In a divided America, the left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers

Data centers have become a growing concern as November's midterm elections loom. The debate has united left-leaning environmentalists and conservative farmers.

3 weeks ago

Josh Shapiro is gesturing with his hand as he gives a press conference about data centers on August 18, 2026.
Politics & Policy

Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is just one of several governors across the country trying to address the hot button issue of residents not wanting data centers near them.

4 weeks ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Science

Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro signs wide-ranging executive order reining in data center development

While stopping short of issuing a moratorium on new data centers, Shapiro’s executive order accuses developers of “predatory” behavior against local communities.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:20
the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

Vineland planning board approves 2nd phase of 300-megawatt data center plan

The plan would make way for the construction of a liquefied natural gas tank and fuel cell units.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:13
An Electra prototype airplane taking off
Science

A futuristic, hybrid-electric aircraft took flight at a test demo in Philadelphia

As a next-generation aircraft is tested at the Tioga Marine Terminal in Port Richmond, entrepreneurs and elected officials hope to reap economic benefits.

4 weeks ago

Listen 2:19
People at a town hall, one person holds a sign reading OUR COMMUNITY, OUR CHOICE
Science

Opposition to data center construction is rising sharply, survey says

Opposition has jumped significantly among both Democrats and Republicans, according to a recent Penn poll.

1 month ago

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the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

City of Vineland, N.J. issues stop-work order to parts of data center

The city alleges the 300-megawatt facility began installing a liquified natural gas tank, as well as fuel cell units, before receiving the city’s approval.

1 month ago

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