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West Bristol Street
Coverage of West Bristol Street in the Nexus archive.
- Nicetown residents want answers after investigation finds PGW not responsible for deadly natural gas explosion
A natural gas explosion in Nicetown on June 29, 2025, killed one resident and injured two others, damaging multiple homes. The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission concluded that Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) was not responsible, citing no violations of safety regulations. Residents, including Tawanda Davis, continue seeking answers as the investigation found no evidence linking PGW's infrastructure to the blast.