but will feature 14 data centers if given the go-ahead An unnamed developer plans to build a $2.1 billion data center campus in Archbald Located on 400 acres alongside Business Route 6 and Wildcat Road, the site was previously slated for a large housing development, as reported by the Times-Tribune Dubbed the Wildcat Ridge AI Data Center Campus the project is expected to span around 17.2 million sq ft (1.6 million sqm) Each data center is expected to span 379,500 sq ft (35,257 sqm) The campus is located within proximity to a PPL substation but would have its own substation on the property The plans have been submitted by engineering firm LaBella Associates on behalf of the developer Pine Line sold some of the land to Archbald Ventures last year but still retains around 240 acres of the western portion Archbald Ventures shared an address with real estate company Trodale Developers Trodale Developers had initially filed to build the Archibald Hills housing development before the plans were replaced with a data center campus The unnamed developer is now asking for the land to be rezoned for industrial use and will buy out Pine Line’s share of the property A recommendation is set to be made to the council in around three months The council will then vote on the zoning amendment The council is not expected to vote until Q3 or Q4 of 2025 The borough of Archbald is located in the north of Pennsylvania Whilst Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have proved popular data center markets the northern portion of the state is only home to AWS and Loop Internet in Wilkes Barres Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SIMONA AMERICA Group—a leading supplier of thermoplastic semi-finished parts—has announced a significant expansion of its Archbald This $23 million investment reflects the company's commitment to driving innovation and enhancing its manufacturing capabilities Scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2026 the expansion will add over 80,000 square feet to the existing facility This state-of-the-art extension will be equipped with advanced manufacturing technology including new sheet extrusion and weld rods lines enabling SAI to broaden its product portfolio and better serve its diverse customer base across industries such as chemical processing "The investment in our Archbald facility represents a strategic step in advancing SIMONA's long-term growth and market leadership in the U.S.," said Adam Mellen "By expanding our production capacity and enhancing our technological capabilities we are strengthening our ability to serve customers with innovative solutions and reaffirming our commitment to the local area and economy." SAI benefits from access to rail services and proximity to some of the nation's most efficient interstate highway systems ensuring streamlined distribution and logistics The expansion positions SAI for future growth and furthers its commitment to the region the company will launch a recruitment campaign to hire over 25 skilled professionals in manufacturing contributing to local economic development and job creation "This extension is a critical milestone in SAIs' ongoing efforts to scale up production and meet the growing market demand for its products With the additional space and new technologies in place the company is better positioned to deliver superior products more efficiently while continuing to uphold its commitment to quality SIMONA AMERICA Group is a diversified manufacturer of high-quality thermoplastic products designed to provide innovative solutions and world-class customer service throughout the United States the company is dedicated to sustainability and advancing material technologies across multiple industries is proud to announce that the company's ambitious greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets have been.. Banking & Financial Services Retail Mining & Metals Mining & Metals Do not sell or share my personal information: Western Hospitality Partners-linked affiliate proposes Project Gravity A data center campus is being proposed in northeast Pennsylvania The Times-Tribune reports that a company applied to develop a multi-building site in Archbald The proposed ‘Project Gravity’ would span a little over 186 acres between Business Route 6 on its western border Archbald is a borough in Lackawanna County Site plans obtained by the Times-Tribune suggest up to six two-story buildings and two on-site substations could be developed The application references seven data center buildings but the actual sketch plans only show six data centers The buildings would span 135,000 sq ft (12,540 sqm) per floor suggesting 1.62 million sq ft (150,500 sqm) of floor space across the whole campus Archbald 25 Developer LLC is listed as the applicant it's unclear which company is behind the affiliate The Times-Tribune reports Archbald 25 Developer LLC initially filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State in October as Western Hospitality Partners — Jermyn LLC Documents seen by the publication also reference Western Hospitality Partners — La Grange LLC According to Lackawanna County property records Western Hospitality Partners — Jermyn LLC signed a memorandum of purchase and sale agreement in October to buy the 186.21-acre parcel in Archbald from property owner Five Up Realty LLC Five Up Realty bought the land from Louis and Dominick DeNaples’ Dunmore-based D&L Realty Company in May 2023 for $825,000 Western Hospitality Partners was recently linked to an eight-building data center campus being proposed outside Louisville Further details on the company are unavailable Another data center campus is being proposed nearby to Project Gravity. The Wildcat Ridge AI Data Center Campus planned on 400 acres alongside Business Route 6 and Wildcat Road would span around 17.2 million sq ft (1.6 million sqm) The plans have been submitted by engineering firm LaBella Associates on behalf of the unnamed developer Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia led a new study examining how to get more older adults vaccinated A clear endorsement from their healthcare provider and being supplied information about recommended vaccines before their clinic visit spurred more older Americans to get vaccinated a new University of Virginia School of Medicine study found Because immune systems age like the rest of the body older adults are at higher risk for poor outcomes from infections But only 15% of Americans ages 50 and older and 25% of Americans ages 65 and older are up to date on all recommended vaccines six primary care clinics across America piloted a new approach to boosting vaccination rates This included providing patients a decision-making ahead of their clinic visit that listed vaccination recommendations and encouraged the patients to share concerns about getting vaccinated 79% of patients said they were willing to get vaccinated The approach also featured collaborative learning sessions where patients and healthcare providers discussed patients’ concerns and barriers to getting vaccinated Sixty-three percent of patients in the study said that a strong recommendation from their healthcare provider would motivate them to get vaccinated “The vaccination schedule for older adults can be confusing – to know what is needed and when,” said Laurie Archbald-Pannone a UVA Health geriatrician and lead author of the study “Patients in the study reported that a clear recommendation from their healthcare provider was most impactful in getting them vaccinated.” 60% said they had not regularly discussed barriers to vaccination with their healthcare provider before participating in the study The most cited barriers included knowing which vaccines were needed; paying for vaccinations; keeping track of vaccines and when they were due; concerns about side effects; and getting transportation to receive a vaccine After using the shared decision-making tool 79% of patients in the study said they discussed their vaccination concerns more or much more than during previous visits “Clear information and good discussions about vaccines between patients and their care providers is critical to getting older adults vaccinated,” Archbald-Pannone said The researchers have published their findings in the scientific journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases The research team consisted of Archbald-Pannone, Angie D The study was supported by biopharma company GSK LLC To keep up with the latest medical research news from UVA, subscribe to the Making of Medicine blog Categories: All Releases Email  |  ews3j@virginia.edu © 2025 by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia