ARCHBALD, PA – Donny Carey is pictured on his porch in Archbald, PA, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Archbald is experiencing a contentious boom in proposed AI data center projects, with over 4.7 million sq ft proposed across 29 buildings. Major projects like Wildcat Ridge (14+ buildings) and “Project Gravity” face intense local opposition over power, water usage, and noise.
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