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PECO customers could face double-digit electricity bill increases next year
Home electricity bills in Philadelphia and the region are poised to climb significantly next year, and go up again the year after that as well. PECO wants to hike its charges for delivering power to homes and businesses by 12.3% in January. That would amount to $16.67 a month more — or $200 a year — for the typical residential customer bill, and would be followed by another increase of $2.07 per month in 2026.
Phillies' newest pitching prospects have been impressive since the trade deadline
It’s been just under a month since the July 30 trade deadline and the new prospects in the Phillies organization have been making news in recent weeks. At this year’s deadline, the team acquired right-handed pitching prospects Seth Johnson and Moisés Chace in exchange for struggling reliever Gregory Soto. These moves bolstered the Phillies' farm system while allowing Soto to get a fresh start in Baltimore.
Philadelphia suburb honors unofficial mayor of Lansdale, Charlie the Cat, after unexpected death
LANSDALE, Pa. (CBS) -- Charlie the Cat and his brother Sonny were the heart and soul of the White's Road Park neighborhood. The four-legged duo was well known throughout the community as gentle souls who loved hanging out with people, especially kids. "Charlie is kind of just a symbol of...
Dispute Leads To Shooting Inside Philly Auto Body Shop: Police
At approximately 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 27, a shooting incident occurred inside Hollywood Collision Auto Body at 100 West Erie Avenue, police said. Officers responded to a report of a dispute inside the lobby of the business. The female victim was transported to Temple Hospital by police, where she is...
Eagles To Release WR Parris Campbell
Parris Campbell joined the Eagles in free agency, but he has not made the team’s initial roster. The veteran wideout is being released, Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Campbell spent his first four seasons with the Colts, struggling through injuries from 2019-21. In the final year of...
Philadelphia Phillies probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Houston Astros, August 27
The Philadelphia Phillies (77-54) will try to build on the momentum of Monday's walk-off win when they host the Houston Astros (70-61) for Game 2 on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park. After the Phillies made a series of roster moves on Monday afternoon, the series opener was a tight...
3 recent roster cuts who could immediately replace Kenny Pickett for Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Kenny Pickett from the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason for what felt like pennies on the dollar. Sure, Pickett consistently underperformed across two seasons at the helm of Pittsburgh's offense. And yeah, he did sorta lose his job to Mason Rudolph at the end of 2023. But that doesn't mean a former first-round pick and two-year NFL starter isn't worth a pick swap, right?
Newark organic dairy company gets OK for state funding for equipment upgrades
A 30-year-old organic dairy company in Newark received a grant from a pilot program aimed at helping Delaware businesses remain competitive. Natural Dairy Products Corporation has been approved for up to $858,400 in Modernization Investment Support Initiative funding toward equipment upgrades totaling nearly $4.3 million.
Titans Inquired On Eagles’ James Bradberry; Philly To Place Albert Okwuegbunam, Ainias Smith On IR
Residing as a veteran uncertain to land on the Eagles’ 53-man roster, James Bradberry is moving toward being part of a third Philly squad. But the Eagles indeed discussed the veteran DB in trades. Indeed, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini confirms Bradberry is on Philly’s 53-man roster. The Eagles are...
Eagles discussed trading veteran CB; place two offensive weapons on IR
Bradberry surfaced as a trade candidate recently, and the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane notes the Titans inquired about the converted cornerback. Transitioning to safety, Bradberry has a history with new Titans DC Dennard Wilson. The new Tennessee play-caller coached Bradberry with the 2022 Eagles. Indeed, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini...
Widener University’s Enrollment Strategy for Its Chester Campus Has Paid Off
Widener University's enrollment has been trending upwards for the past few years. Widener University’s plan to increase its student population is working. The university saw its highest first-year student enrollment on record this past week at 900 students. The Chester university also reported a record high first-year enrollment last...
Proposed Newtown Square Warehouse Raises Resident Concern
Boiron is seeking approval for a 77,000 square-foot warehouse off Wes Chester Pike in Newtown Square. Six acres of prairie land in Newtown Square off West Chester Pike next to the Delaware County Veterans Memorial could become a 77,000 square-foot logistics warehouse, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. That...
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