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Proposed Data Center Conversion of Historic Pennsylvania Psychiatric Facility Faces Regulatory Hurdles

A controversial proposal to convert the former Pennhurst State School and Hospital into a 1.3 million square foot data center faces potential delays due to newly proposed regulations. Opposition groups have gathered thousands of signatures against the project, citing environmental and community impact concerns. The situation highlights growing tensions between data center expansion and local community planning across Pennsylvania.

Historic Facility Conversion Faces Regulatory Scrutiny

Plans to transform the former psychiatric hospital known as Pennhurst State School and Hospital into a major data center facility near Philadelphia are encountering significant regulatory obstacles, according to reports from East Vincent Township. Pennhurst Holdings LLC, the current property owner, intends to sell the land to a data center developer, with the site’s existing ‘Mixed Use Industrial’ zoning already permitting data center use.

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Canada’s Carney Advocates Dialogue Over Retaliation in US Trade Dispute

Prime Minister Mark Carney has dismissed demands for immediate retaliation against US tariffs on Canadian exports, stating the current focus should be on diplomatic talks. The stance comes amid pressure from Ontario Premier Doug Ford for stronger action against Washington’s trade measures. Both nations continue negotiations regarding steel and aluminum tariffs imposed earlier this year.

Canadian Leadership Prefers Negotiation Path in Trade Dispute

Prime Minister Mark Carney has reportedly rejected calls for immediate retaliatory measures against the United States regarding recent tariff impositions, according to Reuters reports. Sources indicate the Canadian leader believes continued dialogue represents the most productive approach to resolving the trade tensions between the two North American nations.