Peter Hall

Natural gas has become the dominant energy source in the first round of projects accepted into PJM Interconnection’s reformed interconnection process, making up nearly half of the qualified capacity. This surge is driven by expected demand growth of up to 70 gigawatts by 2038, largely fueled by data centers. Although solar and storage trail natural gas by capacity, they together account for far more individual projects than any other resource.

A review of annual ethics disclosures on the Pennsylvania state website revealed financial interests of politicians. Specifically, it was noted that Republican state Treasurer Stacy Garrity leases land to two natural gas companies and profits from it. This raises ethical questions given his vow to 'fast-track permits for natural gas production' if elected.

The Pennsylvania Capital-Star received seven 2026 Keystone Awards, including five first-place honors, for coverage of the governor's residence firebombing, Trump administration workforce cuts, and federal tax credit impacts on health insurance. Key contributors like Ian Karbal and Whitney Downard were recognized for their reporting.

The article discusses how AI can assist small businesses with administrative tasks like accounting, design, and market research. It highlights AI's ability to handle basic work such as organizing notes, summarizing meetings, invoicing, and social media planning, offering solutions where hiring experts isn't feasible.