Nor’easter Impacts Pennsylvania: A powerful nor’easter battered the Northeast, knocking out power for more than 100,000 customers at peak and canceling hundreds of flights; Pennsylvania was among the hardest hit states, with flooding and outages disrupting travel and daily life. Grid & Data Center Pressure: The U.S. Department of Energy announced major grants to upgrade and reconductor transmission lines to handle surging electricity demand tied to AI and data centers—aiming to boost reliability and reduce costs. Pennsylvania Energy Policy Watch: A separate report highlights how data-center growth could strain the grid and drive new concerns for regulators and consumers. Methane & Fossil Fuel Scrutiny: In Colorado, a coal mine was cited for methane cap violations at nearly four times the permitted rate, adding pressure on regulators over greenhouse gas pollution. Local Community & Conservation: Volunteers added “lunker logs” to create fish habitat in Hanover’s Lake Marburg, using fishing-license funding to support aquatic biodiversity. Pennsylvania Gaming Enforcement: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board fined MGM Resorts and CountR for licensing breaches and added individuals to exclusion lists. Historic Preservation: Partners for Sacred Places backed St. John’s Episcopal Church in Bellefonte through the Pennsylvania Faithful Fund, supporting long-term sustainability of rural sacred sites.