Mid-Atlantic region
Coverage of Mid-Atlantic region in the Nexus archive.
- Democrat’s TV ad targets data centers in drive to oust Republican from swing Pennsylvania House seat
Democrat Paige Cognetti is running a TV ad criticizing AI data centers and their impact on communities in her challenge against Republican Rep. Rob Bresnahan in a Pennsylvania congressional race. The ad highlights concerns over corporate secrecy, tax breaks, and rising energy costs linked to data centers, which are a key issue in the swing district.
- How the AI data center boom is fueling a demand for warehouse space
The AI boom is driving demand for warehouse space as tech companies like Meta and Google lease facilities for data center operations, particularly in northern Virginia. Data center-related warehouse leasing in the mid-Atlantic region is projected to grow from 2.8 million square feet in 2024 to 14 million by 2030, boosting rents but facing challenges like power constraints and regulatory hurdles.
- Hot, muggy weather returns to DC region Sunday with severe storms possible in the afternoon
The D.C. region will experience hot, muggy weather on Sunday with potential severe thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs are expected in the lower to mid-90s, possibly breaking a 1994 record, as an approaching cold front increases storm risk. The National Weather Service has placed the Mid-Atlantic under a slight risk for severe storms, with possible lightning, hail, and damaging winds.