Data Centers

The Clifton Twp. Zoning Hearing Board listened to arguments as to whether or not the township's zoning law excluded data centers as a use.

The Lackawanna County Democratic Party has asked the county court to block a Nov. 4 special election to replace former Commissioner Matt McGloin. It’s the latest twist in a six-month quest to replace McGloin. And, legislators debate data centers.

The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats Policy Committee hearing at Marywood University focused on the impacts, operations and policy considerations of data centers.

The Democratic Policy Committee will hold a hearing on data centers on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at Marywood University.

Clifton Twp. residents voiced their concerns about a proposed large-scale data during during a public meeting Thursday.

In Nanticoke, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the proposed sale of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and Regional and Moses Taylor hospitals in Scranton is consuming a lot of his and his staff's time.

Alterra initially had plans for a plastic recycling plant in Luzerne County's Sugarloaf Twp. The company's chief development officer said Alterra expected to lease the land, but the landowner now wants to sell, causing the company to withdraw its plans.

State Sen. Rosemary Brown called the Senate Policy Committee hearing to discuss the industry's interest in Pennsylvania.

A rampage in Susquehanna County Thursday morning left two people dead, two Pennsylvania state troopers seriously wounded, an EMT injured and investigators looking for answers. And, Lackawanna County residents can learn more about the impact of data centers next week.

To answer concerns and provide information about how data centers exist within a community, state Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe County) will hosting a hearing with the Senate Policy Committee on Monday, Aug. 11 at Valley View High School in Archbald.