I grew up in the shopping centers of the San Gabriel Valley, their bright lights and maze-like parking lots serving as the colorful backdrop of my Chinese American childhood. My mother once chased an unruly grocery cart that held me in its front basket as it rolled through the parking lot of the Victorian-looking strip mall at the corner of San Gabriel Boulevard and New Avenue. I remember racing my younger sister up and down the stairs of the Atlantic Place Shopping Center while we waited for a table at my grandmother’s favorite dim sum restaurant. There were countless days spent as a child under the care of my uncle and grandmother, who brought us along to three, sometimes four strip malls in a day to find the various ingredients needed for that evening’s dinner, beauty products, the Hello Kitty pencil box I desperately needed and egg tarts. Food Where to eat on a ‘Brothers Sun’ food crawl through the San Gabriel Valley with the Netflix series’ star Justin Chien and writer Byron Wu ‘When it came to setting the show somewhere It was the same story for countless Asian Americans growing up in the San Gabriel Valley, where 13 of the 14 Asian-majority suburbs in Los Angeles County are located These strip malls were a way for residents to create a stronghold in their communities markets and other businesses that catered to an Asian clientele a gleaming display of resilience that often functions as its own ecosystem Diners dig in to a spread of salted egg crab and sautéed cabbage with skewers at Tang Dynasty a restaurant on the third floor of the Hilton Plaza in San Gabriel (Jennelle Fong / For The Times) My current favorite a multistory strip mall adjacent to the Hilton Hotel on Valley Boulevard in San Gabriel a wooden trellis that lines the second and third floors of the complex and a fountain in three of the four corners of the center The parking lot upstairs is a war zone I tend to avoid because of its sharp turns and car horns the spaces are larger and the tempers milder The Hilton Plaza is a one-stop destination for soup dumplings nightlife and an outpost of one of L.A.’s most celebrated ramen restaurants The spicy chicken burger from Macho Burger in San Gabriel. (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times) If you’re curious about the wave of chicken burger restaurants that have opened in the San Gabriel Valley over the last few years It’s a chain with multiple locations in California with a chicken-centric menu of chicken burgers fried fish sandwiches and beef wraps that look a little like a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme Its red and yellow color scheme is reminiscent of the most recognizable American fast food chains only the mascot is a cartoon character with buff arms and a sesame seed bun on top of its baseball cap There is no ground chicken patty involved in the sandwich a fried chicken thigh with a circumference consistently greater than its bun serves as the burger The bun is a soft potato roll and the chicken has a thick craggy crust heavily seasoned with black pepper A few bites in and the chicken burger craze starts to make sense Fish congee from Huo Zhou Wang in the Hilton Plaza. (Jennelle Fong / For The Times) It’s difficult to find congee that competes with the stuff my grandma Tina makes But the porridge at Huo Zhou Wang may be in a category all its own You can order the porridge studded with dried scallops silky nuggets of fish nestled into the rice There is no shortage of deep-fried delights to dip into your porridge with fried rolls like mini coconut-scented doughnuts and red bean-filled sesame balls And don’t overlook the complimentary side dishes marinated radish that arrives mere seconds after you reach the table Grilled fish with two flavors from Liu Roast Fish at Hilton Plaza in San Gabriel (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times) The dish in front of every party is a raised platter of fish its body submerged in a bubbling liquid that sputters all over the table Faces are momentarily obscured behind extravagantly scented walls of steam The fish on my table is typically black cod with one fillet trembling in a “golden soup garlic,” and the other in “Lius homestyle.” The golden soup is savory and pungent with an astonishing amount of garlic humming with the flavor of mellow toasted chiles You scoop spoonfuls of the fish and sauce over white rice with cumin-rubbed mutton and spiced quail eggs you may want to eat by the dozen feature a sunshine yellow hue just below the wrapper The pork filling is infused with the salty making them about five times more satiating than your average dumpling A bowl of noodle soup from Potato Powder Love Noodle in the Hilton Plaza in San Gabriel (Jenn Harris / Los Angeles Times ) Each order of noodle soup arrives in its own pot The potato noodles that bob across the top are pale and round almost too slippery to catch between your chopsticks the noodles may be tangled with ribbons of beef and bok choy alongside a handful of cilantro The noodles themselves are unlike any other with a singular texture that’s at once chewy and bouncy There are fried mushroom skewers to round out the meal and each order of soup or rice bowl comes with a free beverage This is a tea shop where the most popular drink on the menu is a concoction called the Tiramisu milk tea It’s a robust black tea mixed with milk and topped with something called tiramisu puff cream this is the place to go for a brown sugar latte with boba after lunch or for a cocoa drink with cheese foam and crushed Oreos after dinner sautéed cabbage and skewers from Tang Dynasty one of the many restaurants at the Hilton Plaza in San Gabriel (Jennelle Fong / For The Times) I don’t know that I crave a single dish in Los Angeles more often than the stir-fried cabbage at Tang Dynasty It’s seasoned with just the right amount of what could be black vinegar as the main attraction or as a side dish intended to offset the meat skewers that are likely to accumulate on the table Tang Dynasty is a restaurant that feels like a peaceful respite during the day and a roaring party when the sun goes down with dishes and elaborately presented beverages that are meant to be shared the glass containers filled with pink peach wine osmanthus rice wine and whatever other flavored low A.B.V The skewers range from garlic vermicelli scallops to Taiwanese sausage And the salted egg yolk crab is a must order with the fried crab enveloped in a buttery salted egg sauce you can suck from every crevice Where to start your SGV strip mall journey Hilton Plaza, 227 W. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel. Jenn Harris is a columnist for the Food section and host of “The Bucket List” show. She has a BA in literary journalism from UC Irvine and an MA in journalism from USC. Follow her @Jenn_Harris_. World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Renovation Supported by $10 Million Gift from the Connelly Foundation 2025) – Villanova will renovate and revitalize the Connelly Center a student hub and central gathering space for the campus community for the past 45 years The project will reinvigorate the building while maintaining its distinctive character A gift from the Connelly Foundation originally funded the construction of the Connelly Center The Foundation is now making a leadership gift to reimagine the building for today’s student needs donating $10 million toward the renovation cost which brings the Connelly Foundation’s total giving to Villanova to more than $44 million the Connelly Center has been central to Villanova’s student experience and campus life and our goal with the renovation is to ensure that the Connelly Center remains a vibrant hub for our entire community,” said University President the Rev “I want to express my deep gratitude to the Connelly Foundation for its continued generosity and dedication to this hallmark building on Villanova’s campus.” work on the Connelly Center will take place over the summer and be completed by Fall 2025 The revitalized spaces will include a Commons on the ground floor of the Connelly Center executive vice president emerita for the Connelly Foundation and a former member of the Villanova University Board of Trustees With the opening of Villanova’s Cabrini Campus in Fall 2026 the Connelly Center will increasingly serve as an important student hub for those traveling between campuses study and lounge options will ensure the building is equipped to best serve Villanova students today and for generations to come “The Connelly Center has always been more than a building—it's a symbol of our founder’s enduring belief in the transformative power of Catholic education,” said Tom Riley Chair of the Board and President of the Connelly Foundation “This revitalization ensures that my grandparents’ legacy continues to shape Villanova’s students for generations to come just as they envisioned when the Center first opened in 1980.” The Connelly Center renovation maximizes a vital campus space and advances Villanova’s commitment to enhancing the student experience, fostering community, and creating collaborative spaces as part of the University’s 10-year Strategic Plan and Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University About the Connelly Foundation: Connelly Foundation is a private grant making organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life in the greater Philadelphia region its heritage is steeped in the integrity of its founders uncommon vision and the manifest courage of their convictions Espiritus Nova: The Campaign for Villanova University reflects the strong generous and unshakeable spirit that connects all Villanovans it is the most ambitions fundraising effort in the University’s history Achieving this goal will strengthen Villanova’s academic preeminence enrich the campus and amplify the University’s collective Augustinian Catholic impact—across the nation and around the world Connelly Center Revitalization  "After lengthy discussions and deliberations we feel now is the appropriate time to provide our hitters with a new voice as we pursue goals of winning the division and reaching the postseason," Young said in a statement about the Ecker firing "We are extremely grateful to Donnie for all that he has accomplished here with the Rangers including his role in the club's 2023 World Series championship the Rangers announced that they have hired Bret Boone a three-time All-Star and brother of Yankees manager Aaron Boone As for Taveras, the 26-year-old is hitting .241/.259/.342 this season and had begun to lose playing time to Dustin Harris and Kevin Pillar in recent weeks He's started only four of the team's last 10 games Taveras is making $4.75 million this season Any team that claims him on waivers will assume the remainder of his salary Sunday was only the second time in the team's last 10 games that the Rangers scored more than two runs. Texas has scored four or more runs in a game only 13 times this season. Only the Rockies (10) and Chicago White Sox (11) have done it less often That is not the company you want to keep when your goal is winning the World Series Young felt it was time to start making changes "My hope is that soon, all of our guys are at their best together," Young said last week (via MLB.com) But the reality is that we're not right now so we have to start trying to effect change in a way that we can get a winning team out on the field." 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Click here Around Cornell News directly from Cornell's colleges and centers Projects that address climate resilience, bias in housing markets, and the use of large language models in hiring are among the 35 proposals selected to receive funding from the Cornell Center for Social Sciences (CCSS) Spring 2025 Seed Grant.  In addition, this year CCSS launched the inaugural Grant Preparation Funds in collaboration with Cornell Research & Innovation to offer up to $115,000 to support preparation of major external funding proposals to foundations government grants or industry collaborations.  New opportunities to earn funding through the Grant Preparation Funds and the CCSS Accelerated Research Funds are now open explained “these awards reflect the center’s deep commitment to enhancing research collaborations and facilitating opportunities for Cornell faculty to expand their research and positively impact society.” Inaugural Grant Preparation Funds awardees the Don and Mibs Follett professor of information science at the Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute at Cornell Tech and Cornell Bowers “The CCSS Grant Preparation Funds provide a major competitive edge and will help us better prepare for the next stages of our $15 million National Science Foundation Expeditions proposal,” said Danescu-Niculescu-Mizil we have been invited to submit a full proposal The CCSS funds will provide critical support as we develop the full proposal and will also help us prepare as a team for an eventual reverse visit which is the final stage of the selection process.”  CCSS funded 35 faculty research and conference proposals in part or in full across 10 colleges and schools and 23 departments at Cornell CCSS offers up to $12,000 for research projects and up to $5,000 in conference support Explore the full list of conference and research awardees on the CCSS website Apply by June 1 for up to $115K in funding Both opportunities are accepting applications until June 1 CCSS requires all funded projects to make data and replication materials available The CCSS Data Discovery & Replication team offers support to ensure these materials are archived accessible and reusable by the broader research community Megan Pillar is the communications specialist for societal systems in Cornell Research & Innovation Get Cornell news delivered right to your inbox Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music Nashville Minneapolis / St. Paul Connecticut Atlanta Chicago Los Angeles WEST END UK Regional Canada Australia / New Zealand Europe Asia Latin America Africa / Middle East TV/Movies Music The new Instagram video is captioned "This is the music…" Lincoln Center Theater has teased a potential upcoming Ragtime revival on their social media. In a new video, an actor walks to a piano near the Vivian Beaumont Theatre to play the iconic opening chords from the musical. The video ends with text that states "Something's Beginning." The video is captioned "This is the music…," which led to a multitude of comments hoping the post teases an upcoming revival of the classic musical at Lincoln Center. The new tease follows the recent New York City Center production, which starred Joshua Henry, Nichelle Lewis, Caissie Levy, Brandon Uranowitz, Shaina Taub, and more. This sweeping, powerful musical adaptation of E.L. 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where the story arc was based purely on sexual chemistry But the usual romance tropes could apply to stories of friendship too: Enemies to Friends is something more believable and achievable in the real world It is this particular kind of kinship that intrigues me; finding the right set of women to surround myself with the joyful denouement of finding the friendships that become integral to life What I need now is an Emily Henry for female friendships Elena Ferrante, My Brilliant Friend this modern masterpiece is the perfect example of the female friendship novel motherhood are themes that play in the backdrop while putting the friendship between Elena and Lila centerstage Their shared story begins from age six all the way into adulthood while they battle social prejudice and life’s many roadblocks Their relationship evolves through the years and is built on the foundations of deep affection It is one of those books that I believe will affect me differently every time I read it depending on which phase my own life is in Catherine Newman, We All Want Impossible Things  The forty-year friendship between Edi and Ash is the kind of relationship we all want at death’s door If terminal cancer is the diagnosis I am saddled with but I hope I have a best friend there to make me laugh and remind me of a lifetime of inside jokes Newman successfully captures the essence of what true friendship looks like and she made me laugh out loud and sob in the same paragraph An emotional release no romance novel has been able to achieve RF Kuang, Yellowface the bad girl is someone you have your guard up against This is a far more realistic lesson to learn from a book than pining for a soulmate who will probably never meet all your emotional needs Their friendship is based on intense rivalry and envy and their dynamic felt so real while I read this book that it seemed like only a heightened version of what most women have experienced in their own lives with their female friends There is something delicious about rooting for the un-happy ending of all the characters in a book Sally Rooney, Conversations with Friends this is one of those books that saddles the fence between a romance and a friendship novel While the plot seems to center around college student Frances’ affair with married man Nick I was more interested in her relationship with best friend Bobbi The plot is further complicated by the fact that Frances and Bobbi used to be lovers but this was the dynamic that kept me most engaged Something a lot of readers experience after reading any of Rooney’s work is: seen which this novel in particular seems to effortlessly achieve I believe this has less to do with Frances’ affair with a married man and more to do with her complex friendship with Bobbi Kristin Hannah, Firefly Lane Kate and Tully’s friendship is the central plot of this rare kind of novel and has the same emotional bulk of any romance drama A journey that takes us through the lives of these two women over three decades this was an accurate depiction of friendship the kind all of us would be blessed to have Many non-romances have historically been marketed as coming-of-age novels it might be time now to give them the pride of place as a female friendship novel I Will Blossom Anyway by Disha Bose is available via Ballantine Books Created by Grove Atlantic and Electric Literature Masthead About Sign Up For Our Newsletters How to Pitch Lit Hub Privacy Policy Support Lit Hub - Become A Member Lit Hub has always brought you the best of the book world for free—no paywall you'll keep independent book coverage alive and thriving A post shared by Mason University Life (@masonulife) Get In Touch Kent StuderSenior Director of Corporate Relations(217) 300-4671kstuder@illinois.edu Make a Gift The Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is launching a center to develop new additive manufacturing methods for large metal parts The center will have a $9.06 million budget including an $8.15 million award from the U.S The new methods and technologies developed will allow the military to quickly manufacture large parts as needed for its fleet of ground vehicles Under the leadership of Illinois Grainger Engineering mechanical science and engineering professor Bill King, university researchers will work with the U.S. Army through the DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) and the Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) They will answer fundamental questions about large metal parts manufacturing with additive methods and they will develop industrial processes for implementing the technology at scale.   “We are building the world’s first university research center focused on large metal additive manufacturing,” King said “We will conduct fundamental research on material properties and part quality and we will have a factory demonstration facility to develop new processes and technologies Grainger Engineering is uniquely positioned to lead this center with our expertise across multiple engineering disciplines and our proven track record of delivering working solutions.”  Army’s interest in partnering with Illinois Grainger Engineering stems from its ongoing commitment to maintaining readiness and resilience through cutting-edge technologies like advanced manufacturing As the operational landscape grows increasingly complex the ability to manufacture large metal parts at the point of need will significantly enhance supply chain agility and improve vehicle uptime across Army formations the Army aims to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing methods that support distributed production and integrate advanced design methodologies for faster we remain at the forefront of advancing Army readiness by pushing the boundaries of Advanced Manufacturing Partnering with Grainger Engineering gives us access to world-class research that will help us answer fundamental questions about large-scale metal additive manufacturing and bring those answers to bear on real-world applications,” said David Gorsich “This collaboration is a game-changer for our capabilities at both GVSC and RIA-JMTC It enhances our ability to produce certified while integrating new materials and advanced design tools that reduce vehicle downtime and streamline the logistics chain,” Gorsich said.  Illinois Grainger Engineering Dean Rashid Bashir added “The launch of this new manufacturing center marks a significant step forward in our commitment to transforming technologies that serve our nation's defense and manufacturing sectors we are tackling the most pressing challenges in advanced manufacturing and engineering the future through innovation Beyond the Army and Illinois Grainger Engineering the initiative will directly support the economy of the Quad Cities Region of western Illinois and eastern Iowa surrounding RIA-JMTC by expanding manufacturing capabilities It is expected to positively impact the region’s small businesses and large companies.  “With today’s announced funding the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will be at the forefront of cutting-edge education and development that fortifies our national defense,” U.S “By supporting large metal additive manufacturing research in collaboration with Rock Island Arsenal dependence on foreign manufacturing for metals contribute more resilient ground vehicles for the Army in the future I will continue to push for federal funding that supports national defense operations in our state.”  “It’s wonderful that this area of manufacturing strength within Illinois Grainger Engineering has connected so well with RIA-JMTC and GVSC,” University of Illinois System Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation Jay Walsh said “This project will create huge impact for manufacturers connected to the Army’s supply chain drive innovation in manufacturing and expand economic opportunities across the state.”  Additive manufacturing represents a paradigm shift from traditional manufacturing methods in which parts are mass-produced in large batches then stored until needed Traditional processes are slow and ill-equipped to respond to evolving conditions the design is built up by continuously layering materials and the same machine can be reprogrammed to build many different parts.  imagine that a vehicle breaks down and needs a new part which is not available in your warehouse,” King said you would need to build a production process from scratch Two years can pass from the order to the delivery of the first part it prints off the part right then and there and you know exactly where it came from and how it was made.”  While additive manufacturing has been used to manufacture metal parts in the medical and aerospace industries for years it has only been well-studied for parts that are relatively small – typically a few inches or less parts sized 3 feet or larger need to be made Much less is known about how to make these larger parts and there are open questions that need to be answered before the Defense Department adopts the technology.  The goal of the new center is to provide definite answers about the material properties and quality of large metal parts made with additive methods The researchers will also study how to operate the machines in a way that creates high-quality parts in addition to developing support technologies related to sensing material characterization and analysis software.  A key component of the center will be a factory demonstration facility to be constructed in the Research Park at Illinois It will consist of two large metal printers for research and development materials and processes to be tested in a controlled setting.  “It’s exciting that we’re going to have this capability because the costs involved in high-end manufacturing don’t often leave room for R&D,” King said discovery and development while also addressing important practical questions for the military.”  The center will be led by King and co-led by Sameh Tawfick, an Illinois Grainger Engineering mechanical science and engineering professor, and Magdi Azer the associate director for manufacturing science of the Applied Research Institute in Illinois Grainger Engineering.  Illinois Grainger Engineering Affiliations Phone: 217-333-2280 Email: engineering@illinois.edu Chicago Office200 South Wacker Drive Dispatch.com readers can vote for their favorite high school athletes of the week on their desktop the Dispatch.com mobile web or Dispatch app once per hour by scrolling down to ballots listed below High school sports: Here's how to nominate OSU Wexner Medical Center high school Athletes of Week in 2024-25 Columbus High School Sports newsletter: Sign up for our weekly newsletter on high school sports The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center high school Athlete of the Week voting occurs each week during high school sports competition and recognizes athletes across all 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Email sports editor Brian White at bwhite1@dispatch.com Delaware softball: Had a no-hitter against Dublin Scioto and threw a perfect game against Westland gave up two hits and walked three in three appearances Watterson softball: In 3 games she went 9 for 12 including a 5-for-5 game against Olentangy Lancaster softball: Batted 7 for 10 with six RBIs in three wins and struck out 17 against Newark while giving up just one hit and walking one Northwestern Medicine | Northwestern University | Faculty Profiles News Center Returning to Feinberg’s campus brought back fond memories of her medical school experience for Carol B which is also where she met and fell in love with her late husband “Northwestern was a big part of my happiness,” Stelling said “I went to Northwestern undergrad for two years and then right into medical school at the age of almost 21 I’m back here to visit friends and practice traveling and getting my wings under my feet again.” Stelling, who currently lives in Houston and is a member of Feinberg’s Half Century Club which recognizes alumni who graduated from Feinberg more than 50 years ago practiced diagnostic radiology at university hospitals across the U.S Stelling and her late husband established the Carol B MD Scholarship Fund to support medical student scholarships at Feinberg “I loved being at a university and teaching and having residents and fellows and so I’m very particularly supportive of university medicine,” Stelling said More than 480 alumni and guests returned to Feinberg’s campus on May 1-3 to reconnect with former classmates reminisce about their medical school experiences and learn about the medical school’s latest developments and achievements at this year’s Alumni Weekend celebration The weekend also featured educational forums delivered by Feinberg faculty exploring the contribution of sleep health to chronic disease neural mechanisms underlying motor deficits following unilateral brain injury and new techniques and technologies to improve the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer Alumni and current medical students also connected to discuss career paths during a mentoring lunch organized by medical specialty.  “I really enjoyed talking with first-year students and reminding them that research should start from an observation that it starts in the exam room,” said Jeanne Novas Busano who spoke with current medical students about founding and owning her own practice in obstetrics and gynecologic surgery for more than 30 years In the afternoon, alumni joined the Northwestern Alumni Association for a live recording of Northwestern Intersections, the Northwestern Alumni Association’s podcast Feinberg alumni shared the lessons they learned during their medical school experience and how these bits of wisdom guided them throughout their careers psychiatry has become medicalized in a good sense,” said Gary Rusk who participated in the podcast recording and is also chair of Feinberg’s Half Century Club committee “Taking a history from a patient doesn’t mean going down a checklist it means talking to the patient and eliciting how you’ll cross off that checklist but doing it in a conversational way and if it’s a good medical school like Feinberg that’s how you should teach students to approach patients.” Eric G. Neilson, MD vice president for Medical Affairs and Lewis Landsberg Dean shared remarks with alumni and guests and gave an overview of the current state of the medical school during “Conversations with the Dean.” Neilson updated alumni on the medical school’s most recent achievements including the establishment of new departments new academic leadership appointments across the medical school and health equity programming and community engagement efforts “I’m delighted to share with alumni some highlights from the past school year and the fascinating things that have happened,” Neilson said “Feinberg is almost a billion-dollar enterprise with a research portfolio that’s over 700 million dollars.” attendees gathered for an all-alumni reception and dinner which included a salute to the milestone reunion classes this year’s Distinguished Alumni Award was presented to Richard Schlegel ‘75 MD chair and professor of Pathology and at Georgetown University Medical Center Schlegel is widely regarded as the principal investigator behind the development of the technology for the first human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and currently serves as director of the Center for Cell Reprogramming at Georgetown University Medical Center “What a great honor receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award,” Schlegel said “I have always attributed my success in medical science to the MD and PhD training that I had at Northwestern It not only helped direct my future directions in research but also instilled the enthusiasm and satisfaction in applying basic science findings to clinical practice Contributing to Northwestern’s medical and scientific reputation is extremely gratifying.” Already have an account? Log in here The medical contractor at the center of a joint investigation by The Frontier and The Marshall Project is exiting the Cleveland County Detention Center after almost two decades said in a letter dated March 6 that it would not renew its contract with Cleveland County The company said it would leave the jail on June 30 “The TK Health team has continued to enhance the delivery of health services at the detention center during our 16-year partnership with Cleveland County we believe it is time for the county to seek an alternative option to provide health services,” the company said in a statement to The Frontier “TK Health leadership has offered to assist the county in ensuring high-quality patient care during the transition.” Students pay about $14 in fees that support the Daily If you're not a student and value our work The company declined to answer why it decided not to continue to serve the Cleveland County jail Cleveland County Sheriff Chris Amason said he was already planning to seek new bids for the contract before receiving the letter from TK Health “There was some talk about the price last year — the price of the service,” Amason said “And I think this was just the perfect opportunity for both of us to kind of evaluate what’s best for each of us.” Amason said his office is also looking at ways to improve access to mental health care and medications at the jail There has been a history of deaths and complaints about access to health care at the Cleveland County jail ​​Cleveland County District Court Judge Michael Tupper wrote to detention center officials in January after hearing complaints about poor living conditions at the jail Two detainees complained to Cleveland County District Court Judge Thad Balkman of long waits to see a medical provider One man told the judge he requested an appointment for a problem with his knee and waited three weeks without seeing a doctor Amason said jail staff investigated and found the complaints to be unfounded TK Health said it couldn’t comment on the care of individuals The Frontier and The Marshall Project published an investigation in July 2024 that found TK Health employees didn’t send people to the hospital in dozens of cases when they were in crisis, catatonic or refusing to eat or drink The company staffed mental health and other medical positions with low-level nursing assistants trained to perform basic tasks like taking vital signs but not to diagnose or assess medical conditions The investigation highlighted the 2022 death of Shannon Hanchett in the Cleveland County jail after her arrest during a mental health crisis It took 10 days for a doctor to consult on Hanchett’s care at the jail while she was in psychosis Hanchett’s death was caused by complications from a heart defect with contributing factors including psychosis “with auditory and visual hallucinations” and dehydration At least six detainees have died since the beginning of 2024 at the facility The Cleveland County Commissioners hired a consultant last year to identify the root causes of deaths at the jail County officials announced in March that a preliminary report would not be released publicly claiming it was protected by attorney-client privilege The Frontier is a nonprofit newsroom that produces fearless journalism with impact in Oklahoma. 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The City of Tulsa is holding its third event in its series of community conversations as part of Mayor Nichols’ efforts to bring local government directly into Tulsa neighborhoods These events allow open conversation and updates between city leaders and Tulsa residents Monday's 'community conversation' is happening in West Tulsa at Tulsa Dream Center West Campus from 5:30 to 7 p.m The series will continue in Midtown and North Tulsa through May 19th residents are encouraged to attend the event closest to where they live and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox (WGXA) — Macon-Bibb leaders and community members broke ground on new renovations to the Frank Johnson Recreation Center on Monday morning City leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony in the Macon neighborhood of Unionville with officials from the Recreation Center marking the official start to renovations and upgrades WGXA spoke with the center's supervisor who anticipates the renovated facility and its impact on the community "This is an exciting opportunity for us to expand what we do here and better serve the community here in Unionville and beyond The city said the project is fully funded through the voter-approved SPLOST new sidewalks and an additional conference room and weight room The renovated Frank Johnson Recreation Center is projected to open later this year in September Stick with WGXA where we're keeping you ready for what's next A temporary error has occurred. If the problem persists, please visit my.wpengine.com or check our status blog for updates Virginia is known as the 'Data Center Capital of the World.' WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025 — Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have added new oversight requirements for proposed data centers in Virginia rejecting calls for increased environmental and community protections aimed to require developers to conduct impact assessments on water resources It also called for noise studies for schools and homes located within 500 feet of planned data center sites “This bill limits local discretion and creates unnecessary red tape,” Youngkin said in a veto statement the legislation imposes a one-size-fits-all approach on communities that are best positioned to make their own decisions.” The veto drew swift criticism from residents and lawmakers said data center noise and environmental strain have already disrupted many communities “It’s just a shame both parties have failed the residents of Virginia on this one,” she said Delegate Thomas also criticized the governor’s decision accusing him of siding with corporate interests “Glenn Youngkin has once again prioritized big tech profits over the well-being of Virginia residents,” Thomas said in a statement which Youngkin referred to as the “Data Center Capital of the World,” is home to a large concentration of data centers with state officials touting their economic benefits — including an estimated 74,000 jobs rapid expansion has sparked growing concerns over land use opponents of the veto say they plan to reintroduce the legislation in future sessions and make data center regulation a key issue in the upcoming gubernatorial election Already have an account? Sign in ◾ Economist Praises Cities That Divest Broadband Networks ◾ Analyst Supino Warns Rural ISPs about Starlink Threat ◾Ajit Pai: China Taking 5G Lead ◾Broadcasters: FCC Regs Moving TV Sports to Apps The bill would codify the USDA’s existing Broadband Technical Assistance Program public and private leaders discussed how they choose where Other broadband resources are doing the job Wingstop offers bone-in and boneless wings with more than a dozen flavor options SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Area 60+ Center is for all people in and around Cattaraugus County University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety.  Leapfrog assigns “A” through “F” letter grades to general hospitals across the country based on more than 30 performance measures of errors as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them.  Joseph has received an “A” rating for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.  Joseph is a member of the University of Maryland Medical System “Our patients’ safety is our sacred responsibility,” Dr “Our daily work and constant focus are dedicated to creating care experiences that are reliably safe and we are proud to once again be recognized for these efforts.”   “Achieving an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade reflects enormous dedication to patient safety,” said Leah Binder staff and volunteers for creating a culture where patients come first.” The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade stands as the only hospital ratings program focused solely on preventable medical errors infections and injuries that kill more than 500 patients a day in the United States The program is peer-reviewed and free to the public To view UM St. Joseph’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit HospitalSafetyGrade.org Copyright © 2025 Catholic Review Media  Print Catholic Review Media communicates the Gospel and its impact on people’s lives in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and beyond Catholic Review Media provides intergenerational communications that inform inspire and engage Catholics and all of good will in the mission of Christ through diverse forms of media Catholic Media Assocation Maryland-Delaware-DC Press Association The Associated Church Press By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use WorldPride organizers say they decided to move events out of the Kennedy Center after the venue became inhospitable “We saw the writing on the wall,” Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos told The Advocate With WorldPride just days away from kicking off in Washington, D.C. Capital Pride Alliance organizers are pushing back against misinformation — and clarifying what really happened with the Kennedy Center Capital Pride Alliance Executive Director Ryan Bos told The Advocate that organizers proactively pulled events from the "inhospitable" environment once it became clear the venue would not be a safe or inclusive space “We would not be allowed to have any official drag programming,” Bos said “That defeats the purpose of Pride — in terms of creating a welcoming and safe environment for anybody to feel comfortable being their true “If someone doesn’t feel comfortable being their true then that’s not the venue or space where we want to have an event.” In a widely circulated April 25 story, the Associated Press reported that “organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events” tied to the Tapestry of Pride program Some artists and producers told the AP their events were abruptly dropped Bos says that the organizers decided to move three WorldPride events The Kennedy Center has not responded to requests for comment from multiple news organizations Trump loyalist and former ambassador Richard Grenell who is gay and currently appointed as interim executive director of the Kennedy center of lying in a social media post tagging this reporter’s inactive account But you don’t care about facts,” Grenell tweeted after the story was published and visitor info in partnership with Destination DC Bos told The Advocate that relocating events was also about protecting that visibility “Just because we’re having a concert and parties does not mean we’re not protesting,” he said “These are all forms of protest because our community continues to be told we’re not of value So anytime we can create a safe space for members of our community to be their authentic selves and do it — it’s a form of defiance.” Organizers say the June 8 International March on Washington will move forward as planned on the National Mall and marching through downtown D.C “This is the only venue we removed events from,” Bos said “And the ability to move things says a lot about what truly makes D.C Bos kept it simple when asked what allies can do to support the community during WorldPride: “Show up It’s for everybody to come to a space that is created to allow people to be their authentic selves data center site applicants would have to perform and submit site assessments to examine the noise impact on residents and schools located within 500 feet of the property It would also allow local governments to require site assessments from applicants to examine the effect of the data center on water and agricultural resources Del. Josh Thomas (D-Prince William County), introduced HB1601 which he designated as Virginia’s first data center reform bill “It’s incredibly disappointing to see Governor Youngkin ignore our community’s concerns in favor of rapid unconstrained data center development that threatens our homes and schools and our way of life,” Thomas said in a statement In his explanation for the veto Youngkin said the bill limits local discretion and creates unnecessary red tape the legislation imposes a one-size-fits-all approach on communities that are best positioned to make their own decisions,” Youngkin wrote Rapid growth of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has caused demand for data centers to balloon in recent years Northern Virginia alone houses more than 300 data centers in the area’s westernmost counties Thomas said he’s going to continue to fight for the issue “Today is not the end – it’s only the beginning we succeeded in bringing a bipartisan majority of Virginia legislators together to pass real data center reform and that is a victory we can build on in the future I remain wholly committed to fighting for western Prince William County on this issue,” Thomas said Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Grace Newton is an Associate Producer at WTOP She also works as an associate producer for NPR Newscast Grace was born and raised in North Carolina but has lived in D.C Grace graduated from American University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and minor in art history in 2022 Baylor men's basketball transfer center Joshua Ojianwuna took a visit to Ohio State during the weekend of May 3 A 6-foot-10, 230-pound native of Nigeria, Ojianwuna has appeared in 87 games during the past three years for the Bears averaging 5.3 points and 4.2 rebounds while playing 17.1 minutes per game he averaged a career-high 7.4 points and 6.4 rebounds but was limited to 23 games before suffering a season-ending left knee injury Feb 8 that required surgery and cost him the final 12 games Prior to the injury, Ojianwuna posted 11 double-digit scoring games after recording five in his first two seasons. He grabbed a career-high 17 rebounds and added 12 points in an overtime win at Arizona State on Jan the most boards for a Baylor player in a single game since Freddie Gillespie had 17 at TCU on Feb Ojianwuna has one year of eligibility remaining Ohio State Buckeyes: Join the Ohio State Sports Insider text group with Bill Rabinowitz, Joey Kaufman Adam Jardy Ohio State is in the market to add one more wing and a big to its 2025-26 roster Ojianwuna fits the billing for the latter category The Buckeyes have signed three transfers for the upcoming season: Indiana guard Gabe Cupps Wright State forward Brandon Noel and Santa Clara center Christoph Tilly Ohio State men's basketball beat writer Adam Jardy can be reached at ajardy@dispatch.com, on Bluesky at @cdadamjardy.bsky.social or on Twitter at @AdamJardy Billy Idol annihilated Moody Center with his signature sneer during a stopover in Austin supported by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Sunday the king and queen of choosing distinct punk hairstyles in the early ‘80s and sticking with them for decades to come brought back the hits for the third stop on their It’s A Nice Day To… Tour Again Here are five things that impressed us at the show The set list gem was her cover of “Androgynous” by the Replacements so I’m going to sing it for you now,” Jett said Jett’s a pro. She's all business when executing live shows. That comes with being a career rock star. At one point, she closed her eyes, listened for the cue and then a grin spread across her face before she launched into “Bad Reputation” (1980) She gave us a wink before her hallmark guitar solo He still throws his fist in the air as the big riff comes during each song Billy Idol trotted onto the stage clad in a red leather jacket silver chains and a sick sneer stapled to his face The English singer’s massive visage towered over the stage on LED screens like Big Brother and the 69-year-old was already peeling off his shirt "We've got a new album out at the moment," Idol told the audience "It's number two in the album charts in Germany You never know when you're making an album what the (expletive) gonna happen with it You just got to do what you think is good." He wore black leather pants and his silver lip ring shimmied as he chewed gum throughout the set Both Billy Idol and his guitarist for three decades were nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year but didn't make the cut Stevens has played for the likes of Michael Jackson Stevens claimed center stage with some Spanish style guitar As his fingers ran along the neck of his guitar like a stallion on a racetrack He gave us a little tease of the guitar riff from Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" as a joke sticking his tongue out to the crowd before going back to shredding Smoke billowed out around Stevens as he strummed faster and faster You could almost imagine the smoke emanating from his fingers Idol pulled out a couple covers for his Moody Center setlist. He included his 1981 cover of "Mony Mony" by Tommy James & the Shondells, but the duet between Idol and backup vocalist Kitten Kuroi on Rose Royce's "Love Don't Live Here Anymore" really stole the show "Last year, we put out a Rebel Yell extended that had a few tracks that didn't make it to the original," Idol said "One of them was a cover of a Rose Royce song a soul ballad from the '70s that I heard one day thinking it would go on the Rebel Yell album but then I found out that Madonna was doing it on her 'Like A Virgin' album." So I thought we would leave it and come back to it another time The only thing that was missing was a bit of a guitar solo but Steve put a blistering one on at the end who is mostly known for backing up Elvis Costello Kuroi tore up those soul vocals with a force I've never heard before closing the show with "Rebel Yell," with "Dancing With Myself" and "White Wedding" saved for the encore The savvy concertgoer knows you should never leave a show early Those of us who stayed after the house lights came on were treated to a surprise for Steve Stevens The crew brought out a cake with candles for the guitarist to blow out onstage singing "Happy Birthday to You" for Stevens before he embraced Idol and the performers gave one final wave goodnight MARSHALL — A new Les Schwab Tire Center has opened on the south side of Marshall The facility began operating with a soft launch on April 16 and held a ribbon-cutting event on Friday attended by members of the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce The Marshall location includes seven service bays and employs a team of nine along with an assistant manager and manager Services offered include tire sales and installation Les Schwab Tire Centers has expanded across multiple states and now operates several locations in Minnesota KKCK - Today's Hit Music Employment Opportunities Ill — The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center will once again serve as a site for the federally funded Summer Food Service Program providing free meals to children 18 and younger throughout the summer months The program will run weekdays from June 2 through August 8 at The Kroc Center the Summer Food Service Program is designed to ensure children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session No registration or income requirements are necessary to participate announces its schedule for the week of May 12 The veterinary practice offers services including general wellness (Courtesy Horizon Veterinary | Animal Clinic & Surgery Center) Lizzy serves as editor for the Conroe/Montgomery and Tomball/Magnolia editions of Community Impact Montgomery and Tomball prior to becoming editor Houston City Council has approved an $11.5M investment for West Gray Metropolitan Service Center (WGMSC or “West Gray”) a critical community facility in District C that serves the greater regions disability community and their families Thanks to a proposal brought forward and advanced by Council Member Abbie Kamin $11.5 million has been reallocated within the Montrose TIRZ FY25 budget to support what she called long-overdue upgrades to the West Gray Metropolitan Multi-Service Center publicly accessible adaptive rehabilitative and recreational facilities in the country Thanking all partners involved in working with her to secure this meaningful seed funding including the support she’s received from the Mayor’s Administration and Montrose TIRZ “West Gray is more than just a building—it’s a lifeline for Houstonians including critical services for our disability community and their families It’s not only the largest polling location in the county it’s a refuge for our most vulnerable during extreme weather it’s home base civic groups--it means so much to so many.”   “We have a responsibility to ensure we have a center that reflects the dignity of everyone that comes through its doors.”  The newly approved funding will support a comprehensive Master Plan for the center currently being developed through a community-driven process Kamin recently hosted a well-attended public input session in partnership with Houston Parks and Recreation Department and Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities to gather feedback and input from residents Planning and outreach efforts will continue led by design and engagement consultants Page and Collaborate—firms specializing in public facility planning and community-driven design Additional opportunities for public input will be announced To address the facility’s immediate infrastructure needs Council also approved $3.9 million for urgent improvements including—but not limited to—renovations of the lobby and restrooms as well as critical upgrades to the mechanical there are no recent results for popular images there are no recent results for popular videos there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Institute for Child Development cares for children with developmental disabilities through programs like the Children’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation a state-approved education school for children with autism By and - May 5 To mark the renovation of an on-campus playground for children with special needs the Institute for Child Development held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Tuesday the institute cares for children with developmental disabilities offering educational and diagnostic programs like the Children’s Unit for Treatment and Evaluation a state approved education school for children with autism and the Child and Adolescent Diagnostic & Consultation Clinic which provides diagnostic evaluations for young children and adolescents the Social Learning Center is an outdoor space built to help children “learn recreational skills and support motor development in a community-like setting,” according to its website a University Foundation board member who helped create the Social Learning Center and who passed away in July 2021 Funded by the Myers family and community donations the playground aims to provide a safe and inclusive space for children on the autism spectrum staff at the institute and friends and family of patrons came to support the ceremony Stenger said the playground environment provides young children a space to learn valuable skills like sharing He encouraged workers and staff to keep using the space to support children’s learning “To point out those learning moments to our young people is such a great feeling,” Stenger said that was really skillful how you did that.’ And also there’s that learning of and maybe you should have tried a little different approach.’” “So we now have this beautiful outdoor classroom The renovated center offers new play and enrichment opportunities including a miniature golf course and new “merry-go-round playground equipment for children of all abilities” (8) Around 70 children aged 3 to 12 play at the facility during the school year a Broome County legislator member of the University Foundation board and wife of Tim Myers recalled a conversation Tim had about children at the institute who lacked access to a playground with special equipment The institute also operates the Binghamton Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders which conducts research and provides training and support to families helping the community “learn more about autism and how best to support autistic children and adolescents,” per its website BU hosts one of six similar regional sites in the New York statewide system “It’s always been a cornerstone of what the University is all about in terms of helping the underprivileged,” said Sheila Doyle executive director of the Binghamton University Foundation and Stenger’s deputy chief of staff “The Autism Program is significant and well-known throughout the state.” “made it his job” to ensure that children with autism could play and enjoy common childhood activities Stenger said the University will direct $20,000 from its discretionary endowment for playground maintenance and will match up to “another $10,000 to anyone who wants to contribute.” “There’s no feeling better than waking up in the morning and [you] can’t wait to get to work working with great community partners,” Romanczyk said Flagstaff Business News Northern Arizona’s premier source for business May 5, 2025 By Leave a Comment At The Guidance Center we’re seeking to engage women who may benefit from a pilot program called Moms and Babies In partnership with Arizona Complete Health and AHCCCS the program covers expenses related to therapy We want new and expecting mothers to feel truly supported on the recovery journey with a team focused on helping them toward a new way of living If you or someone you know in Coconino County may benefit from the Moms and Babies program please reach out to us at The Guidance Center An added benefit of Moms and Babies is our dedicated staff who will assist women in navigating the often-complex systems of health care This pilot program offers a package of services using a whole-family approach Moms and Babies services are offered on our Flagstaff campus as well as other community-based settings including the Coconino County Detention Facility inclusive model ensures that those who most need assistance are not left behind If you’re reading this and are curious about becoming free from substance use Not everyone will be part of our Moms and Babies program but we have many avenues of support for you or your loved ones With 56 years of experience helping our neighbors our inpatient and outpatient programs support members as they work to change their lives and habits related to substance use Devon Forrest is the CEO of The Guidance Center, located at 2187 N. Vickey St., in Flagstaff. For more information, call 928-527-1899 or visit tgcaz.org Moms and Babies is made possible by SAMHSA Grant 1H79TI087171-01 Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the official policies or contractual requirements of the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) or the Department of Health and Human Services; nor do mentioned trade names commercial practices or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S The Northbrook Park District has announced that the renovation of the multigenerational spaces inside the Leisure Center is expected to start this fall serves as the headquarters for the park district’s recreation programs for children and adults the Senior Center and the Northbrook Theatre the building used to hold the former Indian Ridge School and was acquired by the park district in the 1980s The facility needs to be renovated and upgraded to extend its life span and boost the park district’s ability to meet the needs of the community “This renovation represents a significant investment in the future of our community,” Northbrook Park District Executive Director Chris Leiner said “We’re grateful for our board of commissioners’ continued support and shared commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Northbrook These upgrades will allow us to better serve residents of all ages with spaces that are more welcoming It’s about honoring the legacy of this facility while preparing it to meet the evolving needs of generations to come.” The cost of the project is currently estimated at about $12.1 million and will be partially funded by a $2.8 million grant from the Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources The project will feature functional upgrades catering to all users and elevating the interior of the building with a more open and inviting feel There will be an improved and welcoming main entrance an enhanced lobby with a new reception area and expanded hallway spaces The building will feature all new exterior windows and facade improvements and classrooms will have ambient lighting and new viewing windows for a brighter additional art spaces and a technology and training room demonstration kitchen and multipurpose rooms and technology will be added throughout the building to augment meetings The Northbrook Theatre will have a designated entrance with a new direct outdoor walkway along with upgrades to the smaller theater space as well as the lower-level green room Safety enhancements will include a designated access point for the early childhood area and improved wayfinding signage The work will also upgrade the building to current ADA standards including accessible bathrooms in the early childhood classrooms the Leisure Center has provided Northbrook with a communal gathering space where children adults and seniors can nurture their interests explore new hobbies and make new friends,” Northbrook Park District Director of Recreation Eileen Loftus said “We are thrilled to embark on this renovation project which will allow us to offer an even more vibrant and welcoming recreational space for our community.” As an element of the upcoming renovation, the park district is evaluating the facility’s name. Members of the community are invited to share ideas and feedback at nbparks.org/projects/leisurecenter by Friday all programs that typically take place at the Leisure Center will be relocated to other park district facilities plus a few additional locations in the community All park district staff that currently work at the Leisure Center will also relocate and continue running their respective programs “Our patrons will continue to interact with all the familiar faces they see at the Leisure Center,” Loftus said “We know that many in our community have developed a sense of comfort and trust with our staff members and they can rest assured that will not be disrupted during the construction project.” Sunshine Preschool will be held at the Sports Center The preschool’s furniture and materials will be moved to the new temporary location to ensure a familiar and welcoming environment for children and families will be held at other Northbrook Park District facilities Techny Prairie Activity Center and the Sports Center As the start of construction approaches, additional information regarding the plans for this facility will be shared at nbparks.org/ projects the mission of the Northbrook Park District is to enhance the community by providing outstanding services parks and facilities through environmental Here’s a somewhat rapid (10:11) run-through of recent news from the world of HPC-AI – Rapidus 2nm chips and Japan’s position in the chip fab arena – McKinsey releases $7 trillion data center forecast trade restrictions and national competitiveness the “godfather of AI,” issues warning at AI and the fate of humanity [SPONSORED POST] In this sponsored article suggests that as part of a transformative effort to bring one’s company into the AI-enhanced future it’s an opportunity to leverage intelligent automation with RAG to create better … organizations are increasingly turning to private AI solutions to maintain control over their data and customize AI models to meet specific needs According to IDC’s Spotlight report Powering Innovation: Private AI Infrastructure in the Enterprise TechTarget and Informa Tech’s Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and Informa we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities Insight and analysis on the data center space from industry thought leaders Pairing small modular reactors with natural gas generators could deliver reliable data center power in just 24 months and you can’t build data centers without access to power Traditionally, data centers have relied on the grid for primary power and Tier II diesel generators for backup. However, grid power is becoming a bottleneck due to the combination of current load growth and the anticipated increase in data center demand backup diesel generators face mounting challenges from increasingly strict air quality regulations particularly on large data center campuses One solution is to combine the advantages of small nuclear power plants, known as small modular reactors (SMRs) with the speed and operational flexibility of reciprocating natural gas generators (RNGG) these technologies give data center developers power in 24 months and a clear path to long-term Lower Upfront Costs: SMRs are less expensive to build and involve lower capital risk compared to traditional large-scale reactors Speed to Market: SMRs can be deployed within 3-4 years Enhanced Safety: SMRs are designed to cool themselves without the need for external power High Reliability: Utilizing multiple reactors provides greater reliability and redundancy Flexibility: Their smaller size allows for the synchronized development of energy infrastructure alongside digital infrastructure Compact Footprint: SMRs require only 3-4 acres of land per reactor making them suitable for space-constrained sites Related:Welcome to the Era of the Nuclear-Powered Data Center Reliable and Cost-Effective: RNGGs are reliable Lower Emissions: RNGGs produce more than 98% fewer emissions compared to traditional Tier II diesel backup solutions Rapid Start Capability: RNGGs offer fast start times and provide diesel-like transient response Supply Chain: In contrast to large-frame natural gas turbines which are currently experiencing supply chain delays that extend into 2029 RNGGs (ranging from 3 MW to 20 MW each) offer modular scalability to achieve installations of several hundred megawatts with commercial operation timelines as short as 18 to 24 months Fuel Efficiency: RNGGs boast a superior fuel efficiency profile compared to simple-cycle gas turbines and avoid significant performance degradation in high ambient temperatures Cleaner Energy Transition: RNGGs represent a substantial step toward cleaner power solutions Related:Nuclear-Powered Data Centers: When Will SMRs Finally Take Off? Combining RNGG and SMRs gives data centers a faster path to revenue Based on a data center signing a power-purchase agreement to get access to power on an agreed schedule here’s a phased plan to achieve 1 GW of power infrastructure on 60 acres: Phase 2 (48 months): Add two SMRs (capacities range from 50 to 100 MWe each) Phase 3 (60+ months): Continue adding SMRs until reaching 1 GW of capacity the RNGG becomes the resource that provides both load following needed capacity back to the local community The small size and modularity of RNGGs and SMRs enable data center developers to synchronize energy infrastructure with digital infrastructure making projects less risky and more capital efficient Alternative approaches to powering the load growth fall short for reasons that are well understood Related:Data Centers Bypassing the Grid to Obtain the Power They Need Other industry leaders think the solution is to build new wind and solar plants Wind turbines and solar panels don’t produce emissions while operating But there are at least three problems with wind and solar:  The places that are rich in wind and solar resources are located far from the places where developers want to build data centers Bridging the distance will require new transmission lines and building those lines will likely take much longer and cost much more than many developers want Wind and solar plants require huge amounts of land they destroy natural habitats and spark community backlash Wind and solar are intermittent power sources wind and solar cannot supply the 24/7 power that the data center requires Large nuclear plants could solve the problem and produce less waste than the alternatives The challenge is that large nuclear projects typically take 10 plus years to build and require tens of billions of dollars in capital regulated utilities have been the main entities developing nuclear power plants Few CEOs are willing to bet their companies – and their jobs – on that kind of project the race for AI supremacy has already begun The combined strengths of SMR and RNGG enable speed to market and clean Whoever embraces this strategy first will win the race Decoding Data Center Efficiency Metrics: A Guide to Energy and Sustainability Data Center Knowledge’s 2024 Salary Report Deep Dive: Optimizing AI Data Storage Management Strategies for Sustainable Water Consumption in Data Centers This website is owned and operated by Informa TechTarget influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers Informa PLC’s registered office is 5 Howick Place