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Urban Planning

How PECO’s profits impact your electricity bill

Electricity rates are rising along with profits for investor-owned utilities.

4 months ago

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Massive scrap metal fire on barge in Delaware Bay spews smoke throughout Philadelphia region

Firefighters are battling a massive scrap fire on the barge, which is in the process of getting towed to the New Jersey side of the bay.

4 months ago

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Money

Soaring costs of gas and cars

US gas prices join a host of other rising costs faced by American drivers. What's behind this affordability crisis?

Air Date: March 10, 2026 1:00 pm

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President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address
Science

Trump said data centers should build their own power source, but offers few details

President Trump said in his annual State of the Union address that he made deals with data centers to tamp down electricity costs for consumers. But there are few details.

5 months ago

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Science

PECO’s profits skyrocket almost 50% after 2025 rate hikes

Critics say investor-owned utilities, which enjoy a monopoly, earn too much at the expense of ratepayers. PECO says the increased rates fund needed infrastructure upgrades.

5 months ago

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Science

New Jersey ratepayers will catch a break on electricity prices starting in June

Electricity bills jumped by as much as 20% for New Jersey households last year. This June, some customers’ bills will fall slightly.

5 months ago

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Science

Data centers explained: What they are, why the Philly area is seeing more of them and how they affect us

Politicians, energy providers, Big Tech and climate activists are talking about data centers. Here’s what to know.

5 months ago

a water well in a town with proposals to build data centers
Science

How much water do data centers use? One in Delaware City could use up to 20 million gallons a year

A proposed data center in New Castle County would use tens of millions of gallons of water every year.

5 months ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Why Gov. Shapiro wants to scrutinize electric utility profits

Gov. Josh Shapiro has a plan to scrutinize utility profits. Investor-owned utilities say it's important to invest in infrastructure that keeps the lights on.

5 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro says investor-owned utilities are making too much profit at the expense of ratepayers

Shapiro’s plan includes heightened scrutiny of utility profits by state regulators and getting rid of “junk fees.”

5 months ago

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Science

Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators

Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.

5 months ago

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Science

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro wants more data centers but they need to bring their own power

Gov. Shapiro said his data center proposal includes greater transparency, community outreach and water conservation.

5 months ago

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Community

Philadelphia Auto Show shifts into high gear at Pennsylvania Convention Center

The vehicle showcase returns with test-driving opportunities, one-of-a-kind vehicles and Eagles and Flyers players.

5 months ago

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Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Sherrill wants to freeze rate hikes. Here’s what that means for your electricity bills

New Jersey customers’ electric bills increased by as much as 20% last summer. They could rise again this year.

5 months ago

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Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 01/29/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us for this January edition to address top issues for residents of the first state.

Air Date: January 29, 2026 9:00 pm

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