Discussing the Impact of PECO’s Raised Rates on Household Bills
PECO, the Philadelphia-based electric and natural gas utility, has recently announced a hike in its rates. The impact of this decision has been a topic of discussion among the residents of the city, especially on social media platforms. A user on Reddit shared their latest PECO bill, which amounted to $164 for a...
Home of offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo vandalized after Eagles loss
A group of people threw eggs at the South Jersey home of Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo the morning after the Eagles lost to the Bears on Black Friday, officials said.
O’Rourke’s SEPTA Plan Would Help Low-Income Philadelphians
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30 Children Went Missing in Philadelphia in November – See Photos
Philadelphia police released a list and photos of 30 children reported missing this November, 2025. Spread the word to help bring them back safely in time for the holidays.
Trail has plans for Norristown as he settles into police chief role
NORRISTOWN – Mike Trail has plans to be a hands-on leader in law enforcement as he settles into his new role as chief of the Norristown Police Department. Trail, 54, of Lansdale, was sworn in as Norristown’s police chief in early November, but the former Lansdale police chief began his new role getting up to speed in...
Loophole allows Philly contractor tied to house collapse to keep building
One morning in late August, Elaine Thomas answered the knock on her North Philly home. It was a worker telling her a crew was getting ready to build a house next to hers. "He said, ‘Ma'am I'm going to knock the side alley down,’" the 86-year-old homeowner recalled, referring to the shared covered alleyway between her...
Philadelphia wants more continuity for kids with autism. It also plans to close schools.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Philadelphia’s free newsletter to keep up with the city’s public school system. Many Philadelphia school district families with children in autistic support classes have had the same frustrating experience: As their kids have grown up, they’ve had to switch schools at least once to access...
Lost purse returned by kind strangers in Point Breeze
PHILADELPHIA - A simple act of kindness in Point Breeze is making waves as one local woman seeks to thank two strangers who returned her lost purse and wallet. Two people were caught on camera returning a lost purse and wallet they found on a Point Breeze street Saturday night. While it may seem like a small gesture,...
6abc Philadelphia Shocker! Annie McCormick Leaves Station After 13 Years
The veteran reporter was on-air at 6abc for more than 13 years.
Community trash disposal sites are coming to Southwest Philadelphia
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