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PECO is seeking a rate increase that would boost a typical monthly residential bill by about $9.68, or 9.65%, citing the need for “significant” grid upgrades and for pandemic-related customer relief

After pulling the plug on around 80 street lights in Narberth for unpaid bills, PECO is starting to restore power again after speaking with the borough. NBC10’s Drew Smith has the details.

Whether you’re an average Joe or an entire borough, you still need to pay your electricity bill. PECO pulled the plug on dozens of street lights in Narberth, after discovering they were running on free electricity for decades.

PECO tells NBC10 Responds’ Tracy Davidson about some scams that impersonate the electric company, and what real PECO employees will never need to ask you.

If you drive into Philly you will once again see the lights shining on top of PECO’s building at 23rd and Market streets in Philadelphia. The lights are now brighter than ever thanks to the upgrade. You will see them from the Schuylkill Expressway.

PECO may be overcharging more than 100,000 Philadelphia area residents living in poverty, according to a complaint filed by a local advocacy group. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is investigating.

PECO may be overcharging more than 100,000 Philadelphia area residents living in poverty, according to a complaint filed by a local advocacy group. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is investigating.

A tornado tore through the Philadelphia suburbs late Halloween night.

Strong storms with heavy rain and powerful winds hit the area Wednesday, causing outages, damage and localized flooding. A First Alert was in effect for the entire region but was lifted around 9:30 p.m.

Storms moved out Wednesday but more rain is set to hit parts of our area this week. NBC10 First Alert Weather chief meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.

PECO is preparing for Thursday and Friday’s dangerously high temperatures. NBC10’s Aaron Baskerville checked with residents who lost power during the scorching heat.

Power was restored for customers following outages in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood Tuesday afternoon.

An underground fire knocked out power as flames shot out of a manhole in Old City Saturday morning.

An underground fire knocked out power for customers in Old City on Saturday. While the power was fully restored, there are concerns that it could go out again due to this week’s dangerously high temperatures.

The tropical humidity and heat will hit its peak Friday and Saturday as the post-July 4th weekend starts with possible downpours and thunderstorms.

We remain in a First Alert for oppressive heat, humidity and possible severe storms. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz is tracking your weekend forecast.

A dome of high pressure is parked over the region allowing temperatures to once again reach the 90s with high humidity.

NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz has issued a First Alert for thunderstorms and heat through Saturday. 

The holiday season officially kicks off at Winterfest at the Blue Cross RiverRink along the Delaware River in Penn’s Landing Friday night with the holiday tree lighting.