Scranton’s NEPA Youth Shelter Opens New Teen Center

The Scranton-based NEPA Youth Shelter has opened a newly renovated teen center with after-school program space for high school students.

The center features a clothing closet, kitchen, food pantry, and several gathering areas for students and local youth.

The NEPA Youth Shelter aims to assist youths experiencing home insecurity. 

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Pennsylvania Bill Proposes Data Center Regulation

A proposed Pennsylvania bill would empower the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to create rules governing large data centers.

This would shield residents from rising utility costs and grid stress caused by large data center operations.

This bill would prevent utilities from passing data center-related costs onto regular rate consumers, would require at least 25 percent of electricity for data centers to come from renewable sources, and mandate payments from large centers into a fund for low-income energy assistance. 

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How Pennsylvania Supreme Court Decisions Impact Rural Areas

With voting on Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices coming in November, some residents are considering how their decisions influence rural communities.

From agriculture to environmental rulings, large scale legislation will impact how rural areas conduct business and allocate resources.

Spotlight PA discusses past decisions and how the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affects smaller communities. 



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Reinventing the Great American Downtown

As economic and social dynamics have shifted in the last several years, American downtown areas have reinvented themselves to better adapt to changing needs.

From urban planning, demographic dynamics, and workforce trends, urban areas must balance cultural, economic, and transportation issues to partake in sustainable renewals.

Bloomberg Research explains how downtowns can embrace inclusive urban revival that increases downtown activity and growth. 

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Why the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics Matter for Innovation Policy 

The Nobel Prize in Economics highlights how sustained economic growth is driven by innovation and new technologies replacing old ones.

Policy also contributes by fostering competitive markets and supporting workforce.

This article explores how policymakers can adapt innovation frameworks to increase innovation and support quickly evolving technologies. 



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Testimony on Innovation in US Housing: Solutions and Policies for America

The housing affordability crisis in the United States has been driven by rising home and apartment costs, decreases in starter homes, and cost burdens for a larger number of households.

By reducing regulatory barriers, modernizing existing federal housing programs, and providing state and local governments with resources and support to adopt new housing units, many regions may be able to efficiently address growing housing needs.

This article explains how a comprehensive approach to housing policy may help improve long-term solutions. 



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