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Google’s Detroit-Area Data Center Clears Zoning Vote — But Neighbors Aren’t Happy

A massive technology investment is coming to the suburbs of Detroit — but not everyone in the neighborhood is celebrating. Google's plan to build one of its largest data centers in Michigan cleared a key hurdle this week, exposing a sharp divide between economic optimism and the everyday frustrations of people who live next door to the construction site.

Lackawanna County Holds Property Taxes Steady for 2027, But CFO Warns of Financial Crisis Ahead

For most Lackawanna County homeowners, the headline looks reassuring: property taxes aren't going up in 2027. But beneath that relief, county financial leaders are sounding a serious alarm about what's quietly driving government costs higher — and what it could mean for residents' wallets in the years ahead.