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Pennsylvania regulators plan to approve Amazon's installation of 280 natural gas-fired and three diesel-fired backup generators at its Bucks County data center. Residents like Seema Kazmi express concerns about increased pollution, while the project is part of Amazon's $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania, expected to create 1,250 permanent jobs. Emissions will be capped at 25 tons annually for volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides.

A microburst storm caused significant damage to the Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park, destroying equipment, tents, and inventory. Vendors are seeking donations to rebuild, and the market postponed its Dolla Holla event due to the storm's impact.

The PECO strike ended with a union agreement offering pensions and improved healthcare. Swimming in Devil’s Pool is discouraged due to harmful chemicals and runoff. Unusual events marked the 2026 Fourth of July celebrations across the U.S.

A deal between PECO and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 614 ended a three-day strike, the utility's first in its 145-year history. The tentative agreement includes wage increases, pensions, and retirement health benefits for recent hires, with union members now voting to ratify the five-year contract.

PECO's unionized workforce of 1,600 workers, including linemen and call center employees, continues a strike as the company refuses to make counterproposals during contract negotiations. The union criticizes PECO, a subsidiary of Exelon, for high profits and lack of competitive pressure, while PECO claims its offer includes 22% wage increases over five years. The strike, which began July 4, coincided with extreme heat and power outages affecting 57,000 customers.

PECO workers, represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 614, went on strike after five months of failed negotiations. This marks the first strike in PECO’s 145-year history. The union cited PECO’s lack of seriousness in bargaining, while the company claimed it offered a 20% raise over five years and other concessions.

PECO workers represented by IBEW Local 614 are set to strike for the first time in over 100 years due to failed six-month contract negotiations. The union, representing 1600 employees, claims members are paid up to 30% less than peers at other utilities, with the next talks scheduled for July 2.

The 22nd annual Philly Ride of Silence honored 13 cyclists killed in the past year, including a family member of the most recent victim. PECO announced a $5 average rate increase starting June 1, while SEPTA approved a bus network redesign and the School District of Philadelphia adopted a $4.6 billion budget amid a $300 million deficit.