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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
Listen 1:24Philly 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
Pennsylvania’s first congressional race pits five-term incumbent Republican Brian Fitzpatrick against Democratic County Commissioner Bob Harvie.
4 days ago
Listen 1:15Delmarva 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
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
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
Listen 1:17Vineland 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 1:11Delaware 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
Listen 1:03In 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
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
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 1:20Vineland 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 1:13A 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 2:19Opposition 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
Listen 1:07City 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.
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