This isn't a new challenge, this is just a play through (probably a partial play through) of the Not So Berry Challenge where multiple generations live in different homes on the same property, the Not...
Penny approaches Victor Feng, the politician, in hopes of getting government funding for research. He appears to be impressed with her in more ways than one. ;) They're both materialistic, and, as a Genius, he appreciates her scientific mind.
Several times now, Penny has returned home to find that Austin has spawned in the Gray nursery in the Clements' house. Honestly, this doesn't bother me nearly as much as the whole infant at large thing. The game doesn't know what challenge I'm playing. I can understand why it thinks a toddler belongs in a room with toddler paraphernalia. Luckily his motor skills are strong enough at this point that he can wiggle out of the Yellow house and toddle home.
Elyse is headed out for her first day as a low-orbit specialist. Since she and Jamie are on level 5 of their careers, and Penny is on level 4, the community is managing financially, although they're not thriving.