Pennsylvania State Capitol

The Protective Buffers PA Coalition will hold a rally at the State Capitol in Harrisburg on October 7, calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to increase setback requirements for shale gas drilling. The group argues the current 500-foot buffer between gas wells and homes, schools and other buildings is not enough to protect public health and the environment, and is pushing for larger distances statewide.

Supporters of affordable higher education gathered at the Pennsylvania state capitol to push for increased college funding. The demonstration calls on state lawmakers to invest more in making college accessible and affordable for students across Pennsylvania. The rally highlights ongoing concerns about rising tuition costs and the burden of student debt.

More than 27 citizen and environmental groups are organizing a rally against data centers on October 6 in the Main Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The coalition is expected to voice opposition to data center development in the state, a growing issue as large facilities draw scrutiny over their energy and water use. Further details about the groups' specific demands were not provided.