Bridge & Roads: PennDOT says shoulder reconstruction begins Oct. 5 on the Route 30 bridge replacement over Rocky Mountain Creek in Franklin County, with weekday lane shifts and a second-stage detour planned early next year. Mine Reclamation: The state Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation is seeking DEP permits to reclaim hazards at the Harlansburg Southeast mine in Scott Township. Nuclear Policy: A look at how nuclear plant restarts are moving forward using a federal environmental review process and DOE financing—citing the approach being applied to shuttered plants including Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island Unit 1 restart. Schools & Health: Mold and heat have forced Pittsburgh-area schools into closures or remote learning, raising concerns about long-standing indoor hazards in Pennsylvania classrooms. Invasive Species: A Pennsylvania-trained detection dog program is spotlighted as spotted lanternfly spreads, with researchers also testing biological controls. Data Centers & Power: As data centers face growing backlash, Maryland is creating a task force to evaluate new proposals based on ratepayer cost impacts and environmental protections. Land Conservation: A Snyder-Mifflin county-line property is protected with a permanent conservation easement, preserving 230 acres of forest, ponds, and wetlands.