Delaware County families brace for raising PECO bills amid arctic blast
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
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Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
PECO and police are on the scene of a crash and possible power outage on Chester Pike in Norwood, Delaware County. Josh Sidorowicz is at our Pulse Desk with the latest information and visuals from Chopper 3.
Tuesday marks two weeks since the deadly explosion at a Bristol, Pennsylvania nursing home, and a third person has recently died from injuries connected to the blast. Now a lawsuit is alleging PECO and Bristol had knowledge of a gas leak prior to the explosion. Brandon Goldner has the latest.
A PECO worker was among the people injured in the explosion at the Bristol nursing home two days before Christmas.
PECO's in-home energy assessment program offers a personalized evaluation of how a home uses and loses energy.
With winter fast approaching and energy prices continuing to rise, many Philadelphia families are bracing for steep utility bills. But a local program from PECO is offering some relief.
After a story about PECO customers who hadn't received bills for months, the company says it's making progress on the issue.
PECO has announced a $10 million Customer Assistance Fund to help customers struggling to pay their electric bills across southeastern Pennsylvania. The initiative is funded by Exelon, the utility’s parent company. Beginning Aug. 4, the new program will offer one-time, $500 grants to qualifying households.
CBS News Philadelphia is in your corner to help you keep your energy bill from soaring along with the temperatures during this heat wave.
Close to 200 people in Haverford Township are still without power. Residents who've gotten their power back said they're lending a helping hand in any way they can to their fellow neighbors who are still without power. PECO told CBS News Philadelphia that they don't think they'll be able to restore power to the neighborhood until late Monday night.
The severe weather threat in the Philadelphia region is over, but the storms knocked out power for thousands in the Delaware Valley on Thursday night.
After over 220,000 customers were out of power Thursday night, about 50,000 PECO customers remained in the dark Saturday morning after the utility said it may multiple days before electricity is fully restored.
After over 200,000 customers lost power Thursday night, PECO crews are out across southeastern Pennsylvania working to get power restored. Spokesperson Tom Brubaker told Wakisha Bailey the utility will be working 24/7 getting electricity back for customers.
Several trees were knocked down in the Philadelphia region on Thursday night as strong storms rocked the Delaware Valley.
With summer just around the corner and temperatures feeling like 100 next week, staying cool can be a challenge. Especially when you don’t have air conditioning. Some people in our area are getting some much-needed help. Madeleine Wright reports the effort to provide seniors relief from the heat.
Thousands of PECO customers have experienced glitches involving incorrect statements or going months without receiving a bill.
Thousands of PECO customers have experienced bizarre billing glitches since last fall, resulting in some receiving shocking statements or going months without receiving a bill. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner and getting to the bottom of it.
A portion of I-95 that stretches from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County was closed for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main, PECO said on Monday. According to PECO, the damage appears to be a "purposeful attempt to cut" the gas pipe.
An attempted copper wire theft knocked out power in the area of Roosevelt Boulevard between Welsh Road and Grant Avenue. Brandon Goldner has the latest.
This station, which would be used to increase the volume of gas to the area, has been through a slew of legal battles. PECO confirmed prep work started on the site on Monday and actual construction will begin in the coming weeks.
Storms brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Philadelphia area Wednesday, knocking down trees, causing power outages and snarling traffic.
Officials and residents across the Delaware Valley are preparing for a storm that could bring heavy rain and strong winds.
Residents and crews are preparing for strong rain and wind expected Wednesday in the Philadelphia area.
Neighbors in Marple Township are still fighting with PECO over a natural gas compressor station. While the court battle continues, construction has been given the green light.
PECO bills are set to rise in the new year thanks to a rate hike.
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Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
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Police say a teenage driver turned himself in for the Dec. 20, 2025, hit-and-run that killed June Rodriguez, a DJ at Bob and Barbara's Lounge.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
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J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
Police say a teenage driver turned himself in for the Dec. 20, 2025, hit-and-run that killed June Rodriguez, a DJ at Bob and Barbara's Lounge.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
A Philadelphia officer fired his weapon at a man suspected of shooting another person during a fight in Hunting Park, police said.
Demonstrators blocked the Philadelphia ICE field office garage for about 90 minutes Tuesday, and called on more people to disrupt the agency's enforcement in the city.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
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Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
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Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
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A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said losing prized free-agent Bo Bichette to rival New York Mets was a "gut punch."
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Demonstrators blocked a garage at the Philadelphia ICE field office in Chinatown for about 90 minutes Tuesday morning, and called on more people to stand up against the agency's enforcement in the city.
A Philadelphia police officer is on administrative duty after firing at a shooting suspect in the city's Hunting Park section Monday night. Police said the officer witnessed a man allegedly shoot another person, and then fired at that suspect but did not hit him.
The 22nd annual Puppy Bowl will feature two contenders from the Providence Animal Center in Media, Pennsylvania. DeVon-Tails Smith will be on Team Ruff and Teddy will be playing for Team Fluff.
Camden, New Jersey's Adventure Aquarium announced the name of its new African penguin chick after a vote from the community. Biologist Maddie Olszewski Pohle took part in the big reveal with anchor Janelle Burrell on Tuesday morning.
Road conditions are improving on Tuesday, but it's still dangerously cold Tuesday morning with more exceptionally low temperatures expected on Wednesday morning. Brandon Goldner reports.