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Philaqueens is a popular Facebook forum for Philly women. Its founder is looking for ways to spur even more connections
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (1212+ words) Cate Cole, founded the Philaqueens Facebook group in 2017 as a way to connect with her local community, but it has since skyrocketed in popularity. Now, she plans to expand its scope. For Philly residents and suburbanites who strive to stay…...
Gov. Shapiro's plan ties sustainability, transparency to tax breaks for data center developers
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1125+ words) Gov. Josh Shapiro recently said Pennsylvania needs to be selective about the projects built in the state. After broadly sketching a plan to manage data center growth during his February budget address, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered details of his Governor's…...
Bachelor" alum Julia Rae bringing Score Love" dating series to Center City
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (294+ words) Julia Rae will host a "Score Love" singles mixer at Puttshack in Center City on May 6, inspired by her own experience meeting her husband on a golf course. A reality TV alum is hosting a singles event in Center City…...
Bell-to-bell cell phone ban bill in Pa. schools advances with bipartisan support
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (692+ words) The Pennsylvania Senate voted in favor of a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in all public and private schools. The bill now heads to the House. Gov. Josh Shapiro has already expressed his support for the change. Legislation that would mandate…...
Pa. lawmakers advance bill to give state additional oversight of water use at new data centers
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (682+ words) Data centers, like the one above being built in Vineland, New Jersey, can use large amounts of water for cooling servers and other equipment. Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced a bill Monday that would require data center developers to submit reports on…...
Vintage finds and dating advice meet at the Make Love Market in Love Park
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (160+ words) Free Dating Advice Philly offers on-the-spot profile reviews and relationship takes during the Make Love Market in Love Park. The Now + Then Marketplace will host its annual Make Love Market on Saturday, Feb. 14, bringing a Valentine's Day-themed flea-style market to…...
Data centers are straining N. J.'s power grid. A bill would make them pay for it.
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (424+ words) A Senate panel advanced legislation Thursday that would require electric companies to develop new tariffs to be levied on "large-load" data centers, with the goal of protecting New Jersey residents, businesses, and other regular ratepayers from increased costs driven by…...
N. J. becomes latest state to ban cellphones in classrooms as Murphy signs bill into law
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (497+ words) On. Jan 8, 2026, Gov. Phil Murphy signed the bill banning cellphones in New Jersey classrooms. School districts will be required to adopt new policies by the 2026-27 school year. New Jersey public school districts will be required to bar their students from…...
Murphy conditionally vetoes NJ's data center transparency bill, pending changes
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (621+ words) Gov. Phil Murphy conditionally vetoed legislation Monday that would require data centers to report their water and electricity use, asking lawmakers to add provisions directing state regulators to weigh whether those data centers' power and cooling demands are unduly burdening…...
Pa. and N. J. want data centers to guarantee their own power supply
8+ mon, 4+ day ago (960+ words) In a surprise move that could benefit PJM Interconnection, four state governors have submitted a joint proposal formulated with the Data Center Coalition, an industry group, that favors approving connections to data center firms that will generate and add their…...