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May 23, 2026falls-township

Falls Township's Fast-Tracked Data Center Is Where Pennsylvania's AI Bet Gets Real

Gov. Josh Shapiro is using faster permitting to help land Amazon's Falls Township data center. The harder question is whether Pennsylvania can capture the jobs and tax base without leaving residents with the power, water, air, and transparency risks.

May 22, 2026

Delivery Robot Spotted in Fishtown

A sidewalk delivery robot was recorded near Frankford Avenue and East Montgomery Avenue, suggesting the small autonomous delivery vehicles are moving beyond their original Center City footprint.

May 22, 2026

This Cancer-Causing Chemical Is Above Regulatory Standards. Can It Still Cause Cancer in Our Drinking Water?

A cancer-causing forever chemical is above the legal limit nearby. What does that actually mean for the water we drink?