Proposed Data Centers in Chesco/Delco

Proposed Data Centers in Chesco/Delco

By Bob Small

“This land was made for you and me” Woody Guthrie sang.

Big tech says no!

The Data Center monsters are coming to Chesco, Delco and Lackawanna counties.

And probably a lot of Pennsylvania’s 67.

Unlike the 1950’s sci fi, we can’t depend on science to defeat them. These are creatures of science!

Seeing the signs along Swedesford and other roads, one understood this was citizens organizing. “From air, to noise, to frequency, these are not industries that should be anywhere near residents,” said Monica Schryver, East Vincent Township resident. “

A similar perspective was offered in this article.

To quote:

The proposal for this data center threatens the health, safety, and future of our community. East Whiteland families should not be forced to sacrifice clean water, breathable air, increased traffic, and peace of mind so a private developer can profit from an energy hungry industrial complex placed on already contaminated land.

So the East Whiteland Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the start of “the curative process”, pausing the acceptance of new data center projects for up to 189 days.

“Any work involving earth disturbance of any kind must cease” East Whiteland says.

The most recent opposition sprang from a December 2025 proposal by the Developers which included a 60 percent increase of size of the data center.

To bring us up to speed “Green Fig, the developer behind a contentious East Whiteland data center project withdrew their application for an expanded 1.7 million square foot project after months of sustained opposition from thousands of residents” 

For a Delco perspective concerning Eddystone this article

Here is an article concerning another part of the state.

In New York,this is being taken seriously New York Governor Signs First Statewide Data Center …

In Pennsylvania, gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity called “for an indefinite pause on major data center development projects arguing that local governments need more time to prepare for the industry’s growing impact on communities.

Governor Shapiro’s position is build the centers as fast as possible.

Proposed Data Centers in Chesco/Delco

AI Beats Contemporary Lyricists

AI Beats Contemporary Lyricists

The future is now and it’s great or terrifying or both.

We found a purported collaboration of Mark Knopfler and Eric Claption on YouTube.

The guitar sounded like Knopfler but the vocals were better than either.

We didn’t recognize the songs but they were about the best blues we ever heard.

The lyrics blew away any contemporary songwriter.

So when did Knopfler and Claption make this work of art?

Never according to Grok.

Everything, lyrics and music, instruments and vocals were created by artificial intelligence.

Check it out here:

Alternative Power And Nuclear Plants AI Beats Contemporary Lyricists

Opposed To Adding Council Seats

To whom it may concern:

The Delaware County GOP attempting to pack the County Council with two new minority party seats, is a direct indictment of Frank Agovino’s FAILURE of leadership.

FAILURE is when an appointed leader cannot win elections, then concocts a scheme that would create two new $50,000 positions. This is embarrassing. This is a reactionary knee jerk response,  not the actions of a serious person who is tasked with leading a robust opposition party.

Albert Einstein famously stated “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results.”

We have tried it Frank Agovino’s way for multiple election cycles, each result worse than the last, with larger margins of loss. Therefore the only logical conclusion is Mr Agovino needs to RESIGN for the good of the party, the county and the People.

Disgusted,

Joseph B Dychala

Aston Township, PA

Opposed To Adding Council Seats

Referendum Sought To Guarantee Minority Voice On Delco Council

Referendum Sought To Guarantee Minority Voice On Delco Council — A petition is being circulated for a referendum to amend Delaware County’s (Pa.) home rule charter. County council would go from five to seven seats with two guaranteed to the minority party.

Members would serve four-year staggered terms. Four would be chosen at one election and three at the next.

Since the D reign began in 2019 life has gotten harder.

Residents have suffered consecutive tax hikes of 23 and 19 percent with spending being driven by incompetence.

And maybe channeling a little bit of Evita.

Examples are $19 million health department and a 1000 percent increase in legal fees.

That’s right, outside legal fees went from $402,000 in 2019 to $4.5 million in 2024.

And what has that $19 million health department got us other than overseeing the closure of most hospitals in the county in the last seven years?

Having minority voices on council won’t stop stupid policy but it would allow access to information now strangely hidden. It would also provide an official platform at meetings to articulate the stupidity.

Let it be noted that if things change this would guarantee D seats on a Republican-controlled council.

We don’t think that would be a bad thing.

If you are interested in circulating or even signing a petition contact info@delawarecountygop.org

Referendum Sought To Guarantee Minority Voice On Delco Council

Why We Need Real Change in Swarthmore

Why we need real change in Swarthmore

By Bob Small

Swarthmore has many many problems. Some are recent but many are long standing.

All didn’t begin under the current council, but they’ve done nothing to fix it.

Let’s start the list.

EIT — Swarthmore Budget is talking about an EIT (Earned Income Tax). This becomes an extra tax, for those who are not exempt. They have not clarified why we need this.

Cunningham Field — Because Swarthmore College has a “magic money tree”, — not listed on most College maps — it regularly passes funds onto the Borough. The citizens adjacent to Cunningham Field is forcing the College to rethink plans regarding the field. Borough Council has stayed neutral on the subject.

Parking Apps — The Borough has recently introduced parking apps to replacethe coin operated parking meters. This was not announced at the June 8 meeting. There was not a written notice on this subject. We are being forced to use the Parking App, without there being any vote on this issue.

Business District-We now have three bookstores and various places to be served alcohol. Yet we are without a bank among other missing businesses,

Former PNC Bank Site — The former PNC bank stands as a monument to bad planning. Borough council knows what is happening but refuses to answer. It’s easier to find out what’s going on in the Pentagon than why construction has stopped at 31 S. Chester Road.

Little Crum Creek Park Bathroom — A $200,000 bathroom was built at Little Crum Creek Park without any great demand. Now we discover the problem with low water pressure that had to be fixed which required a pump operation. This will involve tax dollars also.

Food Scraps — Then there’s the Food Scraps composting project of which only about a quarter of the public participates. Again, wasted money, to the tune of $150,000. We discover that there are now legal issues and the waste is being driven to Pottstown (46m), rather than Linvilla Orchards.

We will note that almost all the Borough Council members, besides being Democratic, are not working class. The insights gained from working on a regular 40 hour, or more, job are missing. This is unusual in Delco government, but that may be who the College wants to deal with.

And what the College wants…..

We’re not even mentioning the questions of lack of process and problems with secrecy, etc. or the Borough Manager cycle.

Socialist King Of New York City

Socialist King Of New York City

By Bob Small

“The roof, the roof, the roof is on fire”

—Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three

Three Congressional candidates from New York endorsed by the uncrowned king of New York,Zohran Mamdani, won their primaries and are expected to be elected to congress in November.

They are Darializa Avila Chevalier (13th), Brad Linder (10th), and Claire Valdez(7th).

In addition to his loss, Congressman Dan Goldman was banned from his favorite coffee shop, Poetica Coffee, for his Pro-Israel stance.

Jeremy Carl, of the Claremont Institute, said that New York had become “a post-American city”. He went on to say, “The future of the Democrat party is radical and post-American in it’s (sic) orientation. “

Candidates endorsed by Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) –

also won in the New York State Legislature, including Eon Huntly (56th), Samantha Katten (37th), David Orkin (38th), llapa Sairitupac (65th). and Christian Tate (54th). 5 takeaways from New York 2026 primary election results However, as this article points out, establishment Democrats had some wins, though less than usual.

Donald Trump is quoted as saying. America would “never be a communist country”. George Conway, the former husband of Kellyanne Conway, and a founder of the anti-Trump ran in the 12th District. He received all of 6% of the vote.

Van Jones said “The roof is collapsing on the Democratic Party Establishment”. He has dubbed this“insurgency” as “a movement and a machine at the same time”, while also including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a co-architect.

It’s not just a New York “thing” anymore. The next Mayor of Washington, DC will be Janeese Lewis George, another DSA member. Also, DSA member Nithya Raman, will be in the general election for LA Mayor.

If you’re interested in the local affiliate, Home – delcodsa.org

The Democratic establishment managed to beat back the progressives in Maryland and Utah. It seems, in a counter to DSA, that AIPAC has also gotten involved.

Lastly, just because he’s such a good writer, see Zohran Mamdani and the Nitwit Revolution – by Matt Taibbi

Socialist King Of New York City

Will Dem Senate Stunt Backfire?

Will Dem Senate Stunt Backfire?

By Bob Small

There’s been a lot of articulations about the candidacy of Daniel L. Osborn who’s achieved ballot status as an “independent” Nebraska Senate Candidate. He has approximately $3 million in funds. One of the major contributors is the WORKING FAMILIES PARTY PAC along with American Opportunity Action, both of which are aligned with Democrats. Strangely, this funding was not mentioned in most of the articles or podcasts on Dan Osborn.

Osborn left college and eventually became the president of Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union Local 50G. He led the successful 2021 strike at Kellogg’s Omaha Plant.

As a union member, we applaud that.


This year the Nebraska Democratic Party “fought hard to get Cindy Burbank  through a Senate primary against William Forbes.

The plan apparently was that Burbank would  immediately drop from the race clearing the way for an “independent” campaign by Osborn” who had 46% in his losing 2024 campaign. This article goes into other examples of what the British media site as “jiggery-pokery”.

The Democratic Candidate, Cindy Burbank, was not supposed to stay in the race, but…

Osborn, on his website, cites such positions as “protect our paychecks, social security, and healthcare”, “drain the Swamp”, and “defend our freedoms and the Constitution”, which the majority of us would agree with. H

He served in the United States Navy and is a former member of the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Among other contributors to his campaign are “the Fight Agency”, with it’s ties to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Nebraska hasn’t had a Democratic Senator in almost 15 years and their last Democratic Governor, E. Benjamin Nelson, left office in 1999.

Since Osborn is cited as the best hope to win in November, Burbank was supported in the Democratic Primary, with the understanding that she would drop out for the General Election.

That is not going as planned.

She actuallly may not be allowed to drop out.

Stay tuned.

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Will Dem Senate Stunt Backfire

Mike Lindell Sent Plane To Serbia To Get Election Whistle Blower

Mike Lindell Sent Plane To Serbia To Get Election Whistle Blower — Mike Lindell, who is running for governor of Minnesota. was the guest of the Red America First townhall, last night, July 2.

It was a fascinating discussion. One big reveal concerned his attempt to bring whistle blowers from Italy and Serbia to concerning 2020 election fraud to the US.

He actually sent planes.

The effort was possible foiled by then Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Watch it here:

Also, Delco’s own Sharon Devaney, who is RAF’s Pennsylvania’s state director, described the vandalism she suffered shortly after MyPillows were delivered to her home.

Watch it here:

The complete townhallcan be found here:

Mike Lindell Sent Plane To Serbia To Get Election Whistle Blower

Incumbent Crushed In Dem 22nd District Primary

Incumbent Crushed In Dem 22nd District Primary

By Bob Small

The saga of the Pennsylvania House 22nd District in 2026 is a bit twisty, so bear with me. Democrat Josh Siegel resigned from the seat Dec. 17 because he had been elected Lehigh County Executive. The area Dems initially chose Julian Guridy to be the candidate, but questions were raised about his residency. They next chose Ana Tibuerico, though her petitions were challenged (see below). When the Feb 24 Special Election was held, she defeated GOP candidate Robert E. Smith with 67 percent of the vote.

All of this led to the May 19 Democrat Primary where Tiburico lost to Ce-Ce Gerlach 56 to 44 percent.

Gerlach and Smith, who won the GOP primary are now slated to face off in the Nov. 3 General Election.

The 22nd House District. covers parts of Lehigh County, including parts of Allentown and Salisbury Township.

Gerlach has been leading the “Allentown Jobs First” initiative and advocates for affordable housing. She has a degree in Elementary Education from Cedar Crest College.

“The problems that we face are systematic, so there must be systematic solutions,” she said.

It turns out that the local chapter of the Working Families Party supported Gerlach in the primary. WFP almost always supports Democrats in the general.

The challenge against Tibrucio’s Petitions — this is Pennsylvania, after all –was withdrawn on March 24.

The 22nd District “is the most partisan state House seat in the Lehigh Valley. Registered Democrats outnumber Republicans in the district 2.5-to-1, giving them a sizable advantage in the district. “

Gerlach became an Allentown City Councilperson in 2019. She has a degree in Elementary Education from Cedar Crest College.

See also:


MEET CE-CE | State Rep Site
Incumbent Ana Tiburcio concedes 22nd House District …

Swarthmore 9 Go On Trial June 29

Swarthmore 9 Go On Trial June 29

By Bob Small

Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators have been doing encampments at Swarthmore College. Specifically, they are targeting the Swarthmore Board of Managers and asking them to divest from Cisco which works with the Israeli military. The demonstrators, of course, have the right to“peacefully” protest. Only two of the Swarthmore nine are actually connected with the college with only one being a current student.

Their trial will be happening soon.

The matter stems from a May 3, 2025 incident which was broken up by some 30 police officers from several departments.

It would have been a great time for a bank job, one thinks.

On Aug. 19, the College Judiciary Committee suspended the Swarthmore student involved for the Fall Semester. .

There were almost 40 comments when I looked at the linked article, with alumnae coming down on both sides.

This case has been covered by MSN, among other national news sources.

There has begun the start of a nascent academic boycott with the looming trial.

Delco District Attorney Tanner Rouse has stated that all of the nine have been offered the opportunity to have the charge lowered to a summary offense, which would not require jail time.

As of this writing, all have refused.

The College cites increasing concern by members of the College community, which led them to feel “compelled to seek assistance from the Swarthmore Borough Police Department to end the encampment.”

The college denies that they can reduce the pending charges.

Cisco, by the way, is the world’s largest networking company and provides Swarthmore’s campus-wide VPN and cybersecurity infrastructure. This means it is installed on every single student, faculty, and staff member’s personal device.

Meanwhile, Swarthmore College President Val Smith praised Trump’s HB 1 Bill ”because it included $20 million for Swarthmore. “

As someone with a previous history of civil disobedience, for various causes and under various administrations, and who may yet return to this mode of protest, I always wanted to go to trial, to plead my cause, but never had the choice.

Full confession, the most is spent in jail was but a half a day. Hopefully, the “Swarthmore 9” will come to their senses and avoid taking up the jail cells needed for “real criminals”.

See also

DEMAND SWARTHMORE DROP CHARGES FOR THE SWAT 9