Artificial intelligence is booming — and America’s power grid is struggling to keep up.
At the World Economic Forum, President Trump recently warned that “We need double the energy we currently have in the United States for AI to be as big as we want to have it.” Elon Musk has echoed similar concerns, predicting that AI data centers could overwhelm the electricity supply next year. The Department of Energy predicts that AI-driven electricity demand could increase sixfold by 2030.
They’re right about the scale of AI’s electricity needs. But they’re wrong about the diagnosis.
America doesn’t suffer from a lack of energy resources. We have vast oil and gas reserves, plus growing solar and wind energy capacity. The real problem is getting the electricity that’s already, or soon could be, generated from these energy sources to the data centers where it’s needed.
Solving this coordination challenge will require a new approach to energy infrastructure — one with an eye toward future needs.
This distinction between coordination and total capacity matters. If the problem were simply about generating more electricity overall, the solution would be straightforward: build more power plants and transmission lines to bring power to all the new data centers. But that would — and will — take years, if not decades. New transmission lines alone often take years to complete.
Instead, we need to build new data centers next to existing energy deposits — such as natural gas fields in places like West Texas, Oklahoma, North Dakota, and elsewhere — so that power-hungry data centers can build on-site generating plants and obtain the electricity they need, without having to connect to the broader grid. Using standardized data center designs and prefabricated components could further accelerate construction timelines and get data centers up and running years faster than previous generations of data centers built in traditional hubs like Northern Virginia or Silicon Valley.
Data center developers already recognize the advantages of this coordinated approach. A recent KPMG survey revealed that 77% of data center stakeholders consider it key to build alongside energy generation.
But in practice, data center developers often struggle to understand and vet energy producers. And in turn, those producers often misunderstand the needs of data center operators.
This is a challenge even for the largest AI developers. The Stargate project, a $500 billion AI data center investment backed by OpenAI and SoftBank, chose Abilene, Texas, as its flagship site after fielding interest from sixteen different states — largely for Abilene’s energy availability, alongside other land and regulatory advantages. Despite the initial fanfare, practical challenges quickly tempered aspirations, and the initiative has mostly stalled. As a result, Stargate has quietly scaled back its 2025 ambitions to building a single data center — in Ohio.
To lead in the AI age, America will need more than chips and capital. It needs clearer rules, faster transactions between energy producers and AI developers, and a system that rewards coordination just as much as production.
If we solve this coordination challenge, America can lead the AI revolution and improve everything from health care to education to national security. But if we fail, we’ll be left with plenty of power — just not where it matters.
Christian Bonilla is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of DMARK Energy Solutions.
Peacefully on October 15, 2025. Age 58. Of Gloucester City. “Stix” & “Jamesy”. Predeceased by his parents, William F. James and Rosemary James (nee Keoghan). Beloved father of Shannon (Joseph) Aboushanab, Angela James and Elizabeth James. Cherished grandfather of Samir and Ramy Aboushanab. Beloved brother of Therese (Mike) Smollock, late William James (surviving Virginia), late Michael James (late Jo-Ann), late Kathy James, Patrick James, late Steven James, Maria (Tom) Kerchersky, David James, and Marybeth (Scott) Jeffries. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.
Chris was born in Camden, NJ and was a lifelong and proud resident of Gloucester City, NJ. He graduated in 1985 from Camden County Vocational & Technical Schools where he proceeded to prove his hard work ethic through working for the City of Gloucester as a Laborer for several years, and for InTest under the Mechanical Assembly department for over 15 years. He was a former member of the Gloucester City String Band and the Broomall String Band. Chris was a diehard fan of the Buffalo Bills, enjoyed spending his time outside, with friends, and drumming away in the garage with a smile and a wave.
Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Monday morning, October 27, 2025 from 10 to 11:30 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where his funeral service will be celebrated at 11:30 AM. Interment will be private.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Christopher F. James. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142
In small towns, connection has always been a matter of proximity. People met at church events, community picnics, or through mutual friends. Everyone knew everyone — sometimes a little too well. But in recent years, that landscape has quietly shifted. Online dating has arrived in places once defined by face-to-face familiarity, and it’s changing the rules of how people meet.
For many locals, platforms such as quickflirt.com have become a surprising gateway to meet new people beyond the same few social circles. What used to feel like limited options now feels like a digital open door — a place where curiosity replaces small-town routine. The coffee shop may still be the center of gossip, but the first “hello” now often begins behind a screen.
Breaking the Small-Town Stereotypes
In communities where privacy is prized and reputation still matters, the idea of online dating once seemed foreign. Many worried about judgment or misunderstanding. But those fears have softened as more residents realize that technology isn’t replacing personal values — it’s expanding possibilities.
Local daters have discovered that connecting online doesn’t mean giving up authenticity. Instead, it allows people to express who they are with more honesty. Small towns have always valued real conversations, and that’s what many online connections now mirror — conversations that start with shared interests, not just shared geography.
The shift is subtle but significant: digital platforms are becoming the new meeting grounds for people who might never have crossed paths otherwise.
Privacy and Trust in a Familiar Environment
Of course, dating in a close community comes with its own challenges. When everyone knows everyone, discretion matters. That’s why smaller platforms and modern apps now put privacy and control at the forefront. Users can manage who sees their profiles and what information they share — an essential step in places where anonymity is rare.
People have learned to set healthy boundaries online, treating digital dating as an extension of their personal life, not a replacement for it. And as more residents experience positive outcomes, the stigma around online dating continues to fade. For many, it’s now just another way of saying “hello” — with a bit more choice and a lot less pressure.
When Technology Meets Tradition
Technology is often viewed as something that erodes community ties, but in towns like Gloucester City, it’s doing the opposite. Online dating doesn’t replace real-life meetings; it enhances them. Many couples who first matched through apps now enjoy local festivals, volunteer together, or grab coffee at the same spots they used to frequent before they met online.
The digital world isn’t drawing people away from their roots — it’s weaving into them. Just as social media reconnected old classmates, dating apps are reconnecting neighbors in a modern way. It’s the same human story, just with a few more taps on the screen.
The Local Effect: From Profiles to Real People
The most remarkable change isn’t technological — it’s social. People who once thought there was “no one new left to meet” are now realizing how diverse their own community truly is. From single parents to retirees, from newcomers to lifelong residents, everyone’s part of the same digital ecosystem.
The small-town dating scene, once quiet and predictable, has found new rhythm. And with that change comes a sense of hope — that connection is still possible, whether it begins with a wave across the street or a message on an app.
Conclusion: Connection Has No Zip Code
In the end, online dating isn’t about leaving small-town values behind; it’s about giving them room to grow. Respect, sincerity, and community spirit remain at the heart of every relationship — they’ve simply found a new channel of expression.
For residents of Gloucester City and towns like it, technology is no longer something distant or disruptive. It’s a bridge — one that connects familiar hearts through unfamiliar means. Whether through a smile at the local diner or a message on quickflirt.com, connection still begins the same way: with curiosity, kindness, and the hope of finding something real.
“As Assembly Speaker, I’ve made it a priority to make New Jersey more affordable, and that includes delivering on property tax relief for millions of residents. This week, seniors who filed for property tax relief using the new PAS-1 application are receiving a letter from the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, detailing which property tax relief benefits they qualify for and how much money they will receive from our property tax relief programs – Senior Freeze, ANCHOR, and Stay NJ, which is new this year. “I am so pleased that Stay NJ is now a reality, and I was proud to sponsor the legislation creating the program. Through Stay NJ, seniors will receive a break on their property taxes, enabling them to stay in their homes, close to family and friends. Our property tax relief programs, helping both homeowners and renters, are returning more than $4.3 billion in savings back into the pockets of families and seniors across our state.”
Note: This article was originally published on January 20, 2023. Because it was lost when Typepad, the host of our blog, shut down, it is being republished.
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William E. Cleary Sr. | CNBNews
PHILADELPHIA, PA (January 20, 2023)(CNBNews)—On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, I headed to the Roberts Proton Therapy Center at 3600 Civic Blvd., Philadelphia, for my last prostate cancer treatment. With me were my wife, Connie; my daughter, Connie Lynn Woods; and my granddaughter, Brianna Woods. My entire family wanted to be there, but the hospital limits the number of support people you can bring with you.
Part of the celebration for people who complete this journey is ringing a ceremonial large bell that hangs in the corner of the waiting room on the bottom floor of that building. I was apprehensive, but what could go wrong? I watched five-year-olds ring that bell during my time at the Center, and they had no problems. Of course, being a Cleary, you always prepare to expect the unexpected, and so I was cautious. After being zapped by the Big Zapper, I got dressed and headed towards that corner for my big moment. My family gathered, and the patients and their family members in the room were looking toward the corner where I was standing. As I grabbed the rope to ring the bell, nothing happened. All eyes were on me. I swung the rope again, but still no sound. I looked towards Kathy, the receptionist, and she was yelling, “Swing it forward, not sideways.” Laughter and applause from the patients and staff broke the tension in the room as I rang the bell loudly and clearly several times.
How happy I am to have completed those 33 treatments. Several times, I wanted to quit because of the side effects I was experiencing. Plus, there were nights when I couldn’t sleep as I realized that I was facing a possible life-ending illness. And, I was still thinking about those hormone pills that make male breasts grow. Will I need a bra? And if so, what size?
Although the treatments are over, some of the radiation’s side effects, such as chills, tiredness, headaches, diarrhea, and nausea, have continued. The doctors said those symptoms may continue for some time or they may stop all of a sudden.
In May 2022, the results of my routine PSA blood test increased by three points from 4 to 7.1. The PSA test is a blood test used primarily to screen for prostate cancer. The test measures the amount of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. PSA is a protein produced by both cancerous and noncancerous tissue in the prostate, a small gland that sits below the bladder in males.
In June, another PSA test was taken, which led to an MRI of the prostate in July and a prostate biopsy at the end of August. Both the MRI and the biopsy results confirmed that the tumor was cancerous. It was aggressive but localized to my prostate; in other words, it wasn’t metastatic. That was the good news; the bad news was that my cancer had a Gleason score of 8 and a Grade of 4.
My Proton therapy treatment began on December 6, 2022. Proton therapy, also known as proton beam therapy, is a type of radiation therapy that uses high-energy protons (positively charged atoms) to damage the DNA in cancer cells. This type of cancer treatment is non-invasive, painless, and precise.
There are side effects from the radiation. Besides those mentioned, I also had chills, mouth and throat ulcers, and a rash on the trunk of my body. The GI problems were the worst. Some weeks it lasted for five days in a row.
Making this journey easier at Penn were some of the nicest doctors, nurses, proton therapy technicians, support staff, valet parking attendants, and cashiers I have ever met in my lifetime.
According to information on the center’s website, the Roberts Proton Therapy Center features five treatment rooms and a dedicated research room for proton therapy. It also has an additional five rooms for conventional (photon) radiation therapy. As the largest center in the world for both proton and traditional radiation, they treat more than 100 patients with proton therapy daily. It consists of 75,000 square feet.
Besides prostate cancer, proton therapy is used for Lung cancer, GI tumors, Breast cancer, Brain tumors, and Sarcomas.
The same type of Proton treatment will be opening soon at the Penn-Virtua Hospital in Marlton, NJ.
I had the privilege of meeting some fascinating people, who were also patients, during this period. There was a 73-year-old Russian naturalized citizen. Before his retirement, he was a teacher, and later, he ran a successful business in Delaware. The city of Wilmington claimed eminent domain to build public projects, and he was forced to close his business. Later, his wife fell ill, and he spent his retirement years caring for her. Most recently, his invalid brother moved into his house. Despite his cancer, he continues to take care of both his wife and brother.
There was a 25-year-old construction worker who was the sole provider for his 9-year-old daughter and his mother. He was diagnosed at another hospital with a brain tumor. When they operated on that tumor, the surgeons damaged the right side of his body. As a result, he could barely open his right eye, and he couldn’t move his right arm. The other hospital missed his cancer, and he was at Penn getting chemo treatments. Despite his health problems, the former karate student and his mother believed strongly in Almighty God and also believed in taking one day at a time. He hopes one day to return to construction work, a job he truly loves. His mother showed me pictures of him before his illness. The photo showed a strong, handsome man with a broad smile, holding his daughter, who was perhaps 3 years old at the time.
There was a man in his 50s who was treated for cancer at another Philadelphia hospital in 2017. They told him that his cancer was cured. However, he kept telling his doctor that he didn’t feel well, and he was spending most of his day in bed because of the blasé feelings he was experiencing. After several years, he wasn’t feeling any better. He came to Penn for a second opinion, and they discovered he had bone cancer along with lung cancer.
There was a 50-year-old woman who was diagnosed with breast cancer. We were both waiting for a CAT scan, and we were the only two people in the room. We both looked up from our phones, and I smiled, saying hello. When I asked her what she was being treated for, she said breast cancer. She shared her concerns about her young children, as she was their sole provider. Her mother recently moved in with her to take care of her and the kids. “She is elderly, I am afraid she is taking on too much,” the young woman said. “I don’t know what will happen to my kids if cancer kills me.” I didn’t know what to say. Her situation was much more serious than mine. I listened and tried to offer her words of comfort.
This was my second experience with cancer. My first was in 2012-2013. At that time, the diagnosis was kidney cancer. However, after cutting me open, a biopsy of the tumor was performed, and it was determined that it was benign.
For now, I am thrilled to be done with the radiation. I asked the doctor how I would know if the tumor is gone. “Let us worry about that; you go about living your life. Have a cheesesteak if you want. We will monitor your PSA test every three months, and that will tell us if we were successful.”
The American Cancer Society says …For most men with prostate cancer, treatment can remove or destroy the cancer. Completing treatment can be both stressful and exciting. You may be relieved to finish treatment, but find it hard not to worry about cancer growing or coming back. This is very common if you’ve had cancer. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/prostate-cancer/after-treatment/follow-up.html
As you age in life, you can’t help but think every so often about death and how you are going to die. Based on my two experiences with cancer up until now, I don’t believe that disease will be my downfall. Nope, I picture myself tripping over a stone as I walk down the railroad tracks with my dog Peyton, hitting my head, and lying unconscious as a train rolls over my body. Perhaps that is a little extreme, but it has to be something that will earn me a big headline in all the newspapers and television stations. I could go skydiving, and the parachute doesn’t open. Or, I could live to be 100 years old and die in my rocking chair.
Looking back over my life, I should have been gone long ago. This leads me to believe that I still haven’t fulfilled the reason why God put me on this earth 78 years ago. For now, I am going to savor this moment and continue to live my life to the fullest.
On October 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Of Voorhees. (nee Wolf) Formerly of NE Philadelphia. Predeceased by her husband, Harry Benson; her parents, Joseph F. Wolf and Elizabeth Wolf (nee Hughes); and her sister Pat Kerstetter (late Donald). Survived by her brother, Joseph F. “Jay” Wolf and his wife, Barbara; nieces and nephews, Jay Wolf (Marie) Tracy Stefan (Michael), Donald Kerstetter and Christine Gallo (Ed); great nieces and nephews, Courtney Stefan (Rickey Santosusso), Heidi Wolf, Jay Jay Wolf, Greta Wolf and Greer Wolf.
Elizabeth was a graduate of Gloucester Catholic High School. Before retirement, she worked many years for CIGNA in Philadelphia.
Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Friday morning, October 24th from 9 to 10 AM at the McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where her funeral service will be celebrated at 10 AM. Interment will follow in New Cathedral Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA.
Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Elizabeth M. Benson. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCann-Healey Funeral Home, Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142.
The Philadelphia Police Department seeks the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Korinthia Winston. Korinthia was last seen September 24, 2020, at 8:30am, on the 43xx block of Devereaux Street. Korinthia frequents the area of the 6100 block of Edmund Street.
Korinthia is 12 years-of-age, 5’8″, 126 lbs., brown braided hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing black pants and a red shir.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Korinthia Winston is asked to please contact the Northeast Detective Division at 215-686-3153.
Supporting veterans in the workforce honors their service while tapping into their unique skills and experiences. After years of serving their country, many veterans face challenges transitioning into civilian careers. Despite these obstacles, veterans bring exceptional leadership, discipline, and expertise to any workplace.
Local employers play a crucial role in helping veterans navigate this transition. They need to create opportunities for them to excel in civilian roles. This article emphasizes the importance of veteran employment and how local employers can make a significant impact in the process.
Challenges Veterans Face When Entering the Workforce
Skills Translation
One of the biggest challenges veterans face when entering the civilian workforce is translating their military experience into civilian qualifications. Military roles often involve specialized tasks that don’t always have a direct civilian counterpart, making it difficult for veterans to convey their expertise in terms employers can easily understand.
For instance, a veteran who led a military unit may have developed leadership and decision-making skills but may struggle to translate that experience into corporate management terminology. This gap can significantly impact job placement, as veterans may feel overlooked despite having the necessary skills and experience.
