Residents Win Battle Against Data Centers | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 14, 2026 · 1m

Montgomery County residents rallied in force to stop five massive data center projects that would’ve covered nearly twice the size of the King of Prussia Mall, citing noise, water, and energy strain — their thousands of signatures made it clear they wanted a “no” vote. Despite applicant Brian ONeill’s defiant presence and promise to stay all night, supervisors called his tactics intimidating and ultimately rejected all five proposals, sparking cheers from the crowd. Now, with legal appeals looming, the battle isn’t over — but for now, the community wins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…