How PA Supreme Couty Rulings Impact Cities 

In November, Pennsylvania voters will decide on the status of three PA Supreme Court justices in the retention election.

The sitting justices make decisions that impact communities on the statewide and local level.

This article discusses how the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has handled several issues on a city level. 

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Community Garden Feeds Aging Adults’ Need for Nutrition, Company 

Members of the Southwest Senior Center in Philadelphia are working on a community garden as part of its health and wellness initiative.

The produce harvested is given to the aging adults participating, promoting fresh food access.

This program also helps to build social connections and company in the center as well as in the wider community. 

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Saving Old Homes Supports Affordability, Preservationists Say

Since 2016, the proportion of properties with historic designation in Philadelphia has doubled, now accounting for roughly 4.8 percent of the city’s land area.

Housing built before 1950, which make up for two thirds of the city’s buildings, tend to have smaller units and lower rents.

This article discusses how old homes are a source of “naturally occurring affordable housing” and how cities can support these units. 



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Gearing National Finance, Governance Systems for Delivering Locally Led Adaptation

Adaptations to climate change should include investments in care services as a building block to resilient societies, according to some experts.

A framework for national finance and governance systems can help to embed care services into climate adaptation planning.

Brookings Research explains how systems can align to create better multifaceted local delivery mechanisms.

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US Data Centers’ Energy Use Amid the Artificial Intelligence Boom

In 2024, data centers in the United States consumed approximately 183 terawatt hours (TWh), which accounted for four percent of the total national electricity usage.

This figure is expected to double by 2030, as artificial intelligence and large-scale computing operations.

The Pew Research Center explores data center usage in the United States. 



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A Practical Framework for Addressing the Long-Term Care Financing Challenge

The system for financing long-term care services and support is unsustainable in the United States.

Middle-income individuals often rely on family care and Medicaid, with growing strain as the national population ages.

The Bipartisan Policy Center explains how a practical framework can open short and long-term policy pathways to increase reliable healthcare access and sustainable financing. 



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