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This is part of a 191-acre property in Limerick Township, Pa. that has been proposed as the site of a large data center. Photo: Ford Turner / The Center Square

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June 10, 2026

Residents deserve a voice in Pennsylvania’s data center future

By SEN. ROSEMARY BROWN The Center Square

Across northeast Pennsylvania, people are deeply concerned about the rapid push for large-scale data...

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