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As an electric distribution company, PECO is focused on the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to area homes and businesses. While we are focused…
PECO recently recognized two Bucks County elementary schools with $5,000 grants for their student-created videos bringing PECO’s natural gas safety messaging to…
PECO is helping to power the economies of local and diverse communities by expanding its commitment to business diversity.
In 2023, PECO had its best…
Sabrina Brooks, PECO’s Director of Customer Strategy and Governance and a board member at the African American Museum in Philadelphia, has been named to…
PECO is dedicated to reducing its operations-driven emissions and supporting cleaner energy efforts throughout the region.
As part of its goal to educate customers…
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO serves more than 1.6 million electric and 515,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. The company is advancing smart…
PECO’s dedicated natural gas employees answer the call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on weekends and holidays, and in challenging conditions…
Through a unique program that fosters inclusivity and environmental stewardship, PECO is promoting energy efficiency while empowering adults with developmental disabilities.
Launched in 2018 as…
PECO’s significant infrastructure investments, use of innovative technologies such as automated devices, and its dedicated employees all helped the company keep the lights on…
As part of PECO’s efforts to “power” its customers and communities across Southeastern Pennsylvania, in 2023, the company provided nearly $7 million to more…
Avid cyclist Lou Thompson didn’t think much about it when he entered the E-Bike drawing at the PECO booth during the 2024 Philadelphia…
PECO has named Dave Velazquez its next President and Chief Executive Officer, as Mike Innocenzo has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating…
Conestoga High School freshman Dom Pecora sells, repairs, and donates bikes as a part of his business, Dom Fixes Bikes, writes Bill Rettew for The…
A crew of writers at The Philadelphia Inquirer got together and listed the top 50 movies from the Philadelphia area, with a few from Chester…
Madeline Bell, President and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, will receive the 2023 William Penn Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a…
PECO customers not receiving their energy from a competitive energy supplier will now see lower rates for the electricity and natural gas they use.
The…
As temperatures begin to dip, PECO employees have been hard at work completing necessary projects to help ensure the company’s natural gas and electric…
Following Friday’s West Chester Christmas Parade, there are four more weekends filled with free, family-friendly holiday fun in downtown West Chester as you…
PECO customers can now apply for grants to help pay their utility bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The company is…
It’s that time of year where we start to bundle up — whether it’s an Eagles winter hat to go outside or an extra…
It’s a Wonderful Life at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on…
With the holiday season approaching, PECO is reminding customers to stay alert for potential payment scams targeting utility customers. Scammers are using the holiday season…
The historic borough of West Chester is lighting up more downtown blocks than ever – and hosting more free holiday events than ever – to attract visitors…
PECO is executing a multimillion-dollar investment in Philadelphia to help prevent customer outages, modernize the electric grid, and reduce the impact of extreme weather…
Today, green bean casserole is one of the most famous Thanksgiving dishes in America and while there are many variations of the dish, the woman…
PECO has awarded 34 grants totaling $264,000 to arts institutions and cultural organizations across southeastern Pennsylvania through its competitive grants program, PECO Powering the…
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO serves more than 1.6 million electric and 515,000 natural gas customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. PECO is advancing smart energy…
More than 1,000 girls, parents, educators, volunteers, and employers from more than 43 school districts from 8 counties in Pennsylvania, as well as girls…
While the summer heat held tight to the Philadelphia region through September, cooler autumn temperatures are now here. PECO is using this time to take…
Two relics from Philadelphia’s industrial past — the PECO power plant next to Penn Treaty Park and the F.A. Poth Brewery at 31st and…
As it prioritizes investment in the construction and deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, PECO has launched a Public Benefit Charging Program.
The $1 million…
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program has awarded a grant to support investments in the local energy…
Philadelphians felt the heat this summer, with numerous heat waves that left residents looking for relief. But now that cooler temperatures have finally arrived, most…
With scary and spooky creatures roaming the streets this Halloween, remember to always be on the lookout for energy vampires that may be lurking around…
Pennsylvania American Water will host an enrollment event in support of the company’s customer assistance program (CAP) on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 12 PM…
Did you know that the average cost to charge an electric vehicle is three times less than fueling an internal combustion engine equivalent? With the…
These days, prices for everyday items seem to be higher than ever before. From gasoline to groceries, consumers are paying more than they’re used…
On Saturday, Berwyn teen Dominick Pecora celebrated the grand opening of his own bike repair shop and nonprofit on Lancaster Avenue in Malvern, writes Jennifer…
Water lovers in the region can now enjoy better access to the East Branch of the Brandywine Creek thanks to a new boat ramp at…
The thunderstorm that hit the region on Aug. 7 left 139,000 homes without power in just a few minutes, writes Erin McCarthy for The…
In Pennsylvania, utility customers have the opportunity to choose their electricity or natural gas supplier, which may save them money. Regardless of who you choose…
The onslaught of storms and excessive heat has more of us thinking about possible power outages this summer. Luckily, there’s a local woman over…
While southeastern Pennsylvania is looking forward to summer weather, PECO remains hard at work to ensure the company’s natural gas system can meet the…
Penn State Brandywine in Media has a new electric vehicle charging station that is open to the public.
The university received a certificate of recognition…
A Chester County teen is fixing bikes to save lives. When Dom Pecora was in preschool, he was struck by a car while riding his…
Dom Pecora, a Paoli teenager, has turned his obsessive hobby of fixing bicycles into a charitable effort to donate new bikes to kids who are…
It’s time for the lights to ignite in downtown West Chester. Starting this Friday, visitors can sip, shop, and dine amidst thousands of twinkling…
Once again this year, Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, takes place down historic Lincoln Highway on Dec. 3, 2022 at…
On the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy, Chester County residents still remember the power outage the superstorm caused in the entire region, writes Holly Herman…
A Bike Skills/Pump track could be coming to Tredyffrin in the not so far future, writes Holly Herman for the Tredyffrin Patch.
Tredyffrin Township…
Chester County Library will host several social service organizations that offer assistance with various housing needs. Stop by the Reference Department between 9:30 AM…
Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director of Integrate for Good, spoke with MONTCO Today about her life growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood in…
Phila.’s collar counties are getting the newly minted area code 835 sooner than expected. Cell phone fingers may have to acclimate to the new…
Plans have been unveiled for the Sixth Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix on Saturday, Sept. 17, with special events scheduled for Thursday and Friday…
Waypoint, a West Chester-based data analytics firm, has been acquired by Wipfli, a large accounting and consulting firm based in Milwaukee, writes Jeff Blumenthal…
Exelon completed its separation into two companies earlier this week, and the newly formed Constellation Energy is now the owner of Limerick Generating Station in…
Level up your project management skills by preparing for the PMPExam with West Chester University’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop that begins on Wednesday, Feb…
According to the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce, 54 local businesses have committed to sponsoring five weekends of holiday lights, decorations, and festivities during…
Level up your project management skills by preparing for the PMP exam with West Chester University’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop that begins on Sept…
West Chester’s 150th-anniversary celebration this weekend recognized its history as it looked toward a bright future for students.
To West Chester University President…
West Chester University President Chris Fiorentino will formally kick off WCU’s 150th anniversary in his “welcome back” address to students, faculty, staff, and the…
After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, United Way of Chester County will again host Live United in Music on Thursday, Sept. 30…
The City of Coatesville is preparing to welcome visitors back to one of the country’s few remaining vintage motor sport events. The iconic Coatesville…
The Chester County History Center, in conjunction with PECO, is creating an accessible membership level for individuals who have ACCESS/EBT Cards or receive government…
As community events re-emerge after year-long shutdowns, the City of Coatesville’s biggest attraction, the Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix, will return on…
The spectacular Fourth of July fireworks organized by the all-volunteer Pottstown GoFourth! committee will be back this year as the Borough of Pottstown and…
Chesterbrook resident Dom Pecora, has already racked up quite a list of accomplishments, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line.
The sixth-grader at…
Level up your project management skills by preparing for the PMPExam with West Chester University’s Comprehensive Project Management Workshop that begins on Wednesday, April…
The Marple Safety Coalition is waging a grassroots effort to block a PECO natural gas facility at Sproul and Cedar Grove roads in a Broomall…
Exelon, the parent company of Kennett Square-based Exelon Generation, will split into two companies, separating its power-generation business from utilities, writes Andrew Maykuth…
The Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ninth Annual Energy Briefing kicked off Tuesday with businesses from 13 counties seeking solutions to effective energy consumption…
As Pennsylvania’s legislative session takes on key measures affecting energy consumption and emissions, businesses from 13 counties are preparing to gather for the Chester…
Residents of the Ovations at Elk View, a 55-and-over community in Penn Township, were saved from a Christmas-morning disaster by Lon Taylor…
Join the Brandywine Health Foundation on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 12-1 PM for a stimulating conversation about how COVID-19, racial equity, and the…
Hankin Apartments, an Exton-based property management company, had a successful evening at the Pennsylvania Apartment Association’s Best of Apartment Living Awards held virtually…
PECO’s project to build a natural gas reliability station at Rt. 320 and Cedar Grove Road in Broomall continues to concern neighbors, reports Joe…
When the 20th annual Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology (GETT) conference had to be cancelled last March due to COVID-19, more than 1,200…
The Chester County Economic Development Council is pledging organizational change as it assembles 17 thought leaders from the region who are committed to bringing diversity…
After a helmet saved her son Dominick from a serious injury, Karen Nudy Pecora of Chesterbrook became an ardent advocate for safer bicycling, writes Mari…
PECO is taking several steps to help ensure all customers have access to electric service during this critical time. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves…
Key players in the region’s energy industry gathered for the Chester County Economic Development Council’s 8th Annual Energy Briefing Tuesday.
Held by CCEDC…
After conducting an extensive search throughout the region for a new location, Exelon Generation decided to forego a move and buy the two buildings in…
As the Chester County Economic Development Council enters its 60th-anniversary year, it has released its top economic development milestones for fiscal year 2018-2019…
Hankin Apartments – a division of Hankin Group, the Exton-based developer of distinctive commercial, residential, and retail properties – took home 19 awards at the Pennsylvania…
Last week, Hankin Group hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to showcase Keva Flats, its newest luxury apartment community and a paradigm of efficiency, comfort, and…
PECO has partnered with the Philadelphia chapter of Cradles to Crayons for the latter’s most critical collection of the year.
The BIG GIVE is…
Show of hands.
How many of you have been driving down the road and noticed those yellow grids attached to telephone poles at just about…
Applications are being accepted for PECO’s Green Region Open Space grant program, which Natural Lands administers. The program, now in its 15th year, awards…
The wait will soon be over, as the Hankin Group is close to completion on what is already known to be Exton’s most-desired…
The Brandywine Health Foundation, Coatesville Area Senior Center, Chester County Food Bank, and PECO are partnering together this summer to distribute 100 fans to older…
The annual Strawberry Festival, one of the premier events of the summer in Chester County, returns to the grounds of Brandywine Hospital/Tower Health beginning…
The number of restaurants nationwide that offer authentic, handmade Italian pasta has surged in recent years, and West Chester’s Andiario offers some of the…
The Chester County Historical Society will host the 37th Annual Chester County Antiques and Art Show from March 15-17 at the Church Farm School…
In an annual review that has become a leading economic indicator for one of Pennsylvania’s top economies, the Chester County Economic Development Council is…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry has honored Exelon and PECO veteran Denis O’Brien as its 2018 Executive of the Year, writes…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will celebrate its accomplishments over the past year and look ahead to the future at its most…
The Chester County Commissioners and the Agricultural Development Council recently presented dairy farmers Duane and Marilyn Hershey of Ar-Joy Farms in Cochranville the 2018…
This year, the Schuylkill River Heritage Center is honoring Marian and David Moskowitz at its Ninth Heritage Award Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 6…
The United Way of Chester County recently honored local businesses and community partners at its Campaign Kickoff & Annual Meeting held at Penn Oaks Golf…
The Chester County Pipeline Information Center (PIC) was created to provide residents with a central location to find information on all aspects of pipeline issues…
United Way of Chester County
The nonprofit will host its Campaign Kickoff & Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 11:30 AM-1 PM…
Exelon Generation is considering moving its headquarters from Kennett Square, where it currently leases two buildings totaling 250,000 square feet, writes Natalie Kostelni for…
The Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry will present Denis O’Brien of the Exelon Corporation with its 2018 Executive of the Year Award…
Dear Editor:
On behalf of the staff and Board of Directors of the Brandywine Health Foundation, “THANK YOU” to our entire community for your support…
Graffiti on the side of a Malvern barn – which reads “This is woman’s lib?” – is drawing attention, 50 years after it was painted, writes…
The Arc of Chester County, a human services nonprofit serving children and adults with disabilities, raised more than $86,000 at its annual Arc Achievement…
One of Chester County’s most-anticipated events of the year, the Strawberry Festival, returns to the grounds of the Brandywine Hospital – Tower Health, starting…
Needing higher rates to cover its higher costs and to pay for enhancements to its distribution system, PECO – the utility that serves around 1.6…
Although the weather would suggest otherwise, spring is officially here.
As such, preparations are being made for the Brandywine Health Foundation’s 16th Annual Garden…
Sponsorship Opportunities and Tickets for the April 5th Hall of Fame event available.
By Leslie Rylke
The Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) will hold…
“It’s kind of like Chester County’s little secret,” is how board member Ken Klein describes Chester County’s Children, Inc., a charitable organization…
A group of approximately 20 demonstrators carrying giant pennies converged on PECO’s Phoenixville facility last week to deliver a call-to-action letter to…
The 38th Annual QVC West Chester Christmas Parade last Friday was a huge success, bringing smiles to children’s faces and boosting the local economy…
Kevin Dunleavy, West Bradford man who found out in August it would cost him $45,000 to connect his newly installed solar array to the…
The excitement over his new solar array was dampened for West Bradford Township resident Kevin Dunleavy, after he discovered that he would have to pay…
The Chester County Historical Society has elected a new slate of officers to its Board of Trustees.
Jim Sargent, a partner and chairman of Lamb…
By Chris Cooper
The annual Strawberry Festival, one of Chester County’s most-anticipated events, on the grounds of Brandywine Hospital, finishes its four-day…
Representatives of Natural Lands Trust, the Pottstown School District, and NorthBay, a Maryland-based nature center, have announced a major grant from PECO and the…
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO, an Exelon company, is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility, delivering power to more than 1.6 million electric…
With its annual Faces of Philanthropy Awards, the Philadelphia Business Journal recently highlighted “what the business community is doing to make the region a better…
Headquartered in Philadelphia, PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility, delivering power to more than 1.6 million electric customers and more…
More good news is coming from PECO, as the energy company has announced further price cuts, beginning on June 1, writes Andrew Maykuth for the…
Tickets are now on sale for the 35th Annual Chester County Antiques Show, a benefit for the Chester County Historical Society, scheduled for April 7…
PECO is Pennsylvania’s largest electric and natural gas utility, delivering power to more than 1.6 million electric customers and more than 511,000…
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If you have high costs and not sure how to shop beyond the PECO or PPL rate, our Smart Energy Initiative can help you for…
PECO’s never-ending challenge to keep the lights on will become even more visible this year throughout suburban Philadelphia.
The energy provider is set…
Several local companies have started the New Year in the spirit of giving, and are supporting Chester County Futures, a nonprofit that encourages economically disadvantaged…
Historians aren’t sure where the Brandywine River got its name or who named it.
According to the river’s entry on Wikipedia, The Lenape…
PECO is paving the way for more recreational trails and community parks in Chester County with $30,000 in grants.
The good news came last…
Crayon drawings depicting a child’s dream playground came to life in full color — and a mere six hours — on Friday as more than 200…
Coatesville kids designed it and will soon put it to the test, but first, more than 200 community volunteers will converge on Patton Park Oct…
There isn’t a better mid-size energy utility to work for in the entire country than the one right here in Chester County. Innovative…
While most of Chester County is just warming up to a summer of possibilities, PECO has already dreamed up the worst Mother Nature could possibly…
PECO recently convened a Solar Stakeholder Collaborative, modeled on processes the company used previously to develop conservation and wind-energy programs, to explore ways to…
The Collegiate Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development, in partnership with PECO and other industry counterparts, has announced the availability of a new introductory training…
Here’s a quick rundown of the events happening in Chester County this weekend.
On Friday, the Chester County Human Resources Association will host a…
Hearing calls from green activists to focus more on renewable sources of energy, Peco Energy Co. has announced plans to create a “stakeholder collaborative” to…
Nearly a decade ago, Karen Thompson dropped out of Kutztown University and joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where she learned self-confidence, the importance…
This year marks the ninth year that Jennifer and Robert McNeil, two of Chester County’s most renowned philanthropists, have been welcoming guests to their…
PECO employees are celebrating National Volunteer Week (April 10-16) by participating in service projects in Chadds Ford and West Chester and several more throughout…
When it comes to great jobs, the grass is greener in Chester County.
Forbes just announced its lists of America’s best employers, and several…
There’s likely no better way to celebrate April Fools’ Day than with some good ol’ fashioned tomfoolery, and that’s exactly what’s in…
Sparks of talent are flying from the fingers of the man behind Philly’s underground electric lines. One of only two standouts from utility company…
Although there are other hurdles to clear, the Exelon Corporation, parent company of Philadelphia-based PECO Energy Company and whose Mid-Atlantic Headquarters nuclear generation…
It’s more than technology, and it’s more than innovation. The winners of this year’s Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry accolades…
DuckDuckGo Helps Philadelphia to Fifth on Huffington Post’s List of Top Tech Cities
A new Huffington Post article ranking the best cities for techies…
United Way of Chester County Nonprofit of the Year
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry is hosting its 2016 Small Business Dinner this evening…
Fox Rothchild’s Gift Drive Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children
Fox Rothschild’s Chester County office hosted a holiday gift drive to benefit the…
In a couple of days E. Martin Shane, affectionately known as “Marty” to just about anyone who knows him, will begin serving his sixth, six…
Chester County Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This morning:
Construction Accident Causes Gas Fire in Caln
On Wednesday morning…
VISTA Today’s Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning:
Senator Toomey Visits Chester County to Talk Economy and…
Retiring from the position of Aqua America’s CEO might have given Nicholas DeBenedictis more free time, but it has not slowed him down in…
By David Jones
Last Sunday we decided to try a place that has changed names, but was reliable in the past. Pronto’s used to…
On July 1, Nick DeBenedictis, Aqua America’s long-serving, community-minded and widely respected Chairman, President and CEO, yielded up the CEO seat, a…
Wish you had more information about when the power will be back on during an outage? Well PECO just made it easier for 1.6…
When Dr. Joseph O’Brien became Executive Director of Chester County Intermediate Unit in 2007 he became Chester County’s highest profile public education official…
PECO’s parent company Exelon, the largest operator of nuclear power plants in the United States, has the following Chester County jobs open on their…
In order to improve the electricity service provision for over 24,000 customers in southeastern Chester County, PECO, the electricity and natural gas utility subsidiary…
A week after being hit with 70 mph winds, lightning, soaking rain and a tornado, Chester County’s got its lights back on — but the…
Officials from the Chester County Department of Emergency Services want residents to use caution when traveling today. Many roads are closed due to trees and…
Excelon is looking to fill these three Chester County positions:
Engineering Technician.
Join the PECO team, and be a part of one of the nation…
You might have missed a fantastic compliment to Chester County that appeared recently in an article in the New York Times.
I would have missed…
This year’s raw materials-themed Chester County Antiques Show in Malvern is unearthing a mother lode of highly refined historic treasures through a new…
The 13th Annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Garden Party “Bluegrass and Barbeque at Springbank Farm,” benefiting a healthy, safe and viable Coatesville community, will be…
Michael J. Pacilio is the new executive vice president and chief operating officer at Exelon Generation LLC, and Bryan Hanson, Exelon Nuclear COO, has been…
PECO has received the fourth annual United Way Regional Impact Award from the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and…
Exelon Generation of Kennett Square is bringing about 1,000 construction and engineering jobs to Texas as it builds two
The units are being built…
PASiteSearch.com, Pennsylvania’s web-based business location search tool, is recognized as one of the top 10 websites in the nation helping businesses start…
Exelon Corporation and Pepco Holdings, Inc. have filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to combine their businesses.
The proposed transaction would bring…
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