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CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Henrietta Hankin Branch Library will launch a three-part technology lecture series Thursday examining internet security, artificial intelligence and data centers, bringing discussions of digital risks and …
Hankin Library Tech Series Tackles AI, Data Centers Read More
KENNTT SQUARE, PA — East Marlborough Township could adopt a 24-page data-center zoning ordinance Oct. 14 that would impose limits on electricity, water, noise, emissions and development before the municipality …
East Marlborough Data Center Rules Head Toward Oct. 14 Vote Read More
NEW CASTLE, DE — FS is expanding its physical infrastructure business with an integrated portfolio for AI data centers and large enterprise networks, combining high-speed optical connectivity, structured cabling and …
FS Expands Infrastructure Portfolio for AI Data Centers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Birmingham Township supervisors will consider on Sept. 8 whether to open two commercial zoning districts to data centers under conditional-use rules that would impose restrictions on …
Birmingham Weighs Data Center Rules With Power Limits Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — East Bradford Township supervisors will consider new zoning restrictions for data centers at a public hearing Thursday, Sept. 10, imposing controls on where the facilities may …
East Bradford Weighs Strict Data Center Zoning Rules Read More
EAST WHITELAND TWP, PA — East Whiteland Township ordered an immediate halt Wednesday to work under a building permit for the Sentinel/Green Fig data center development after determining the developer …
East Whiteland Halts Data Center Work Over Water Approval Read More
EAGLEVILLE, PA — Wholesale electricity costs across the nation’s largest regional power market surged 50.3% during the first half of 2026, driven by higher energy prices and a tripling of …
PJM Power Costs Jump 50% as Data Centers Drive Capacity Surge Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A partnership among the 7×24 Exchange Greater Philadelphia Chapter, Netrality and Lincoln Tech is expanding efforts to develop the region’s data center workforce by exposing students to …
Data Center Workforce Initiative Expands Career Pipeline for Philadelphia Students Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth will hold a virtual town hall Monday, July 20, to examine the enacted 2026-27 Pennsylvania budget and pending data center legislation, two issues …
Muth Sets Town Hall on Budget, Data Center Policy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved bipartisan legislation that would allow municipalities to temporarily halt consideration of data center applications while updating local zoning rules, responding …
House Advances Data Center Pause Bill to Expand Local Control Read More