Data center protest held in Prince George's County as council considers 2-year moratorium

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An anti-data center protest took place in Prince George's County, Maryland, on Wednesday night. The demonstration occurred as the Prince George's County council is considering a two-year moratorium on data center construction. The debate continues over allowing these facilities in the county.

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An anti-data center rally in Prince George's County on Wednesday night was met with counter-protesters, as the debate continues over whether or not to allow these massive facilities to be built there. READ MORE: https://wjla.com/news/local/prince-georges-county-data-center-protest-support-oppose-technology-moratorium-largo-construction-numbers-ai-water-artificial-intelligence-vote-facilities-ban _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: 7News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7NewsDC/ 7News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/7NewsDC 7News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7newsdc Subscribe to WJLA on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfIjR00qhYUFkbWIugAAbGg/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSvyoe-YmPKDGkW96ly8Qt_JR67erE_zt For more information, visit https://wjla.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: newsdesk@wjla.com Call the Newsroom: 703.236.9480 WJLA is the local ABC affiliate for the greater Washington DC area. From our studios in Arlington, VA ABC7 covers national and local news, sports, and weather. #WJLA #DCNews #7NewsDC This video and all Sinclair Broadcast Group content archives of local news and sports coverage are available for your use. For more information contact us at contentsales@sbgtv.com