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Car Crash Causes Hundreds of Residents To Lose Power In Bucks County

Hundreds of residents are without power after a car crash in Bucks County on Tuesday night.

2013/06/18

Some members of the Philadelphia Financial Exploitation Prevention Taskforce pose with a banner marking World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 25.: Karen Buck, executive director, SeniorLAW Center; Noel DeSantis, assistant district attorney, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office; Charles (Chuck) Silverman, AML-Security director, Beneficial Bank; Charlotte Council, deputy commissioner, Philadelphia Police Department; Carlotta Bulls, financial exploitation specialist, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging Older Adult Protective Services; Alethea Brown, elder victim witness coordinator-advocate for the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office

Local Official Urging People To Recognize Dangers Of Elder Abuse

Seniors, caregivers and governments are joining hands in observance of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.

2013/06/15

Non-Profit Victim Services Group Holding Jazz Fundraiser Tonight

Northwest Victim Services provides support for nearly 3,500 crime victims every year. But tens of millions of dollars in cuts to the federal Victims of Crime Act fund have taken its toll.

2013/06/14

Amid Competition, Peco Drops Its Commodity Charge For Electricity By 10 Percent

A spokesman notes this is only for Peco customers who have not switched to other companies to be their energy supplier.

2013/05/31

2nd Annual Center City Jazz Festival To Have Modern Flare

Jazz Appreciation month may have ended April 30th, but the Center City Jazz Festival is bringing a few Shoo-Bee-Doo-Bees into the month of May.

2013/05/05

PECO, Temple University Give Jolt To Scholars

The PECO Scholars Program was established in 2010, with an eye toward providing a little extra financial boost for some high-achieving students.

2013/04/23

1-Car Crash Causes Power Outages In West Philadelphia

Police believe a drunk driver hit a utility pole in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia, causing power outages.

2013/04/21

More Than 800 Customers Without Power Following Car Accident In Delaware County

PECO says more than 800 customers are without power following a vehicle accident in Delaware County Monday night.

2013/04/01

PECO Building Powers Down Saturday Night In Honor Of ‘Earth Hour’

At 8:30 p.m. Saturday, many cities and towns around the globe will be observing Earth Hour. It was created by the World Wildlife Fund to raise awareness about climate change.

2013/03/23

Power Outages

Utility companies are reporting multiple power outages due to the storm.

2013/03/06

I-95 Reopens In Both Directions

PennDOT officials say the closure will be in effect in both directions near I-95 and the Cottman Avenue exit starting at approximately 5:45 p.m.

2013/03/05

Power Restored In West Philadelphia

PECO says power has been restored to the nearly 2,000 customers affected by an outage in West Philadelphia on Sunday night.

2013/03/03

Underground Fire Causes Evacuations In Queen Village

Officials say some underground electrical wires caught fire in an upscale Philadelphia neighborhood and some residents had to be evacuated.

2013/02/07

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter announces new efforts to crack down on those who avoid paying their property taxes. (credit: Mike Dunn)

Nutter Launches New Effort To Track Down Property Tax Deadbeats

Two weeks before Philadelphia homeowners are due to receive updated property assessments, Mayor Michael Nutter has announced new efforts to crack down on those who avoid paying their property taxes.

2013/02/04