PECO Tries Damage Control With Both Power Lines And Customers
Hundreds of PECO customers -- now in their fifth day with no electricity -- showed up for face-to-face sessions the utility set up in the hardest hit suburbs.
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Hundreds of PECO customers -- now in their fifth day with no electricity -- showed up for face-to-face sessions the utility set up in the hardest hit suburbs.
City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson says in the wake of this difficult and bitterly cold winter, he's hearing from residents about neighbor's dogs being left outside:
Sentencing is scheduled for May for a Navy veteran from Brooklyn convicted this week in Philadelphia of conspiracy to export restricted high tech military weapons scopes to Russia.
Governor Corbett is relying on rosy economic projections to support the budget proposal he rolled out this past week.
Tens of thousands of PECO customers were happy and warm Saturday night, but, there's still many more people throughout the area who are still in the dark.
Pennsylvania Democrats will have an open primary for governor in May, after a meeting of the state party Saturday in Hershey.
The purpose of the investigation is not to point the finger, but to see if any improvements can be made predicting or handling power outages.
Handmade jewelry, original paintings, even socks made from alpaca fur can be found at the Philly Mart on Main Street.
The power went out around 2 a.m. Saturday morning at the Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission at 13th and Arch Streets.
Demolition of seven structures is about to get underway to make room for a $20-million mix-use apartment complex at 3rd and Market Streets in Old City.
The scam works when people are baited into calling a phone number back after their phone rings once and then the caller hangs up.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane is defending the length of her investigation into Tom Corbett's probe of Jerry Sandusky. She issued a statement this week explaining delays.
The St. Joseph's Hawks will wrap-up a challenging three-game homestand on Saturday night when they host VCU at Hagan Arena.
Just seven games remain in the regular season for the Drexel Dragons, the first of which will be Saturday at the DAC as the Dukes of James Madison come to town.
The Temple Owls have a new wide receivers coach and it is someone that fans of the Cherry and White are very familiar with.
After a rough trip to New England, the Penn Quakers will return to the friendly confines of the Palestra on Friday night as they host Cornell in Ivy League play.
The 76ers have lost three straight games as they get ready to host the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
A coating of ice is creating a lot of trouble all throughout the Delware Valley.
Believe it or not we are just a little more than a month away from the 2014 Major League Soccer regular season.
The Haverford College women's basketball team has emerged as a force in the Centennial Conference this season.
The Flyers three-game trip in California will come to a close on Monday night as they visit the San Jose Sharks.
While pizza and sandwiches are crowd favorites, chicken wings will definitely be downed by the dozen at parties all over the country.
High-profile Republicans were adamant Sunday that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie should not resign from his post as chairman of the Republican Governors Association.
Two people are dead and two others were wounded in a pair of double shootings overnight in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Council is working to raise awareness about the barriers deaf and hard-of-hearing folks confront in their daily lives.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Violators caught going 11 mph or more over the 25 mph speed limit will be ticketed.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
Violators caught going 11 mph or more over the 25 mph speed limit will be ticketed.
As a massive rescue effort gets underway, Venezuelans in Philadelphia fear for loved ones who have been displaced by two powerful earthquakes in the country.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
Ivory Coast advances to the World Cup knockout round for the first time in its history with a 2-0 victory over Curaçao.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Dangerous chemicals, guns and drugs were uncovered at the home of Eugene Horsch, 44, in Olney on Friday amid an investigation involving the ID of a missing person. Joe Holden reports.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change. Ryan Hughes reports.
Croatia fans arrive in Philadelphia ahead of World Cup group-stage match. Kerri Corrado reports.
Our NEXT Weather team is tracking the arrival of periods of rain Friday into Saturday as well as a long heat wave next week. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
The mural stretches over two exterior walls at 12th and St. James streets.