Retail Shakeout: Macy’s says it closed 66 stores in 2025 and will shut 14 more this year, including its Pittsburgh Mills location in Frazer Township, as consumers stay squeezed by prices. Energy & Power Costs: A Pennsylvania op-ed asks why electricity bills are rising even as the state remains a major energy producer via Marcellus Shale. Data Centers vs. Communities: Residents and officials are pushing back as developers target agricultural land for AI data centers, citing land loss, water use, and higher local power costs; separate coverage highlights Shapiro’s push for stricter data-center standards. AI Regulation: Pennsylvania seeks an injunction against Character.AI over claims its chatbot is a licensed psychiatrist, raising concerns about AI mental-health advice. Agriculture Relief: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signed a disaster declaration for 17 counties after the April freeze, unlocking emergency loans for fruit growers. Workforce & Education: Kutztown University launches a tuition-free accelerated special education certification pathway, while ELLWOOD awarded a $20,000 industrial maintenance scholarship to a local student. Local Business/Jobs: Saint-Gobain’s Falconer plant will eliminate 79 positions by ending a product line. Travel & Economic Links: American Airlines will add nonstop service from State College to Charlotte starting Oct. 5, 2026. Health & Research: Penn researchers report a protein-blocking approach that could slow early Parkinson’s progression.