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Enhanced Electric Service in Southeastern Pennsylvania
December 19, 2025
A power grid upgrade is underway in southeastern Pennsylvania to enhance electric service for thousands of residents and businesses in Lehigh and Berks counties. The project includes rebuilding a 15-mile stretch of high-voltage power lines and replacing key components at four substations to strengthen the local grid and make outages less common and shorter when…
People Behind the Power: Annie Hoffman
December 18, 2025
Meet Annie, an Accounting Research Analyst who’s been with FirstEnergy for over seven years! In her role, Annie helps ensure our financial reporting is accurate and transparent. Annie’s favorite part of the job? The people. “I’m so lucky to work with so many intelligent, hardworking and kind individuals. They’ve created a wonderful, positive atmosphere.” Fun…
Electric Grid Upgrade in Monmouth County
December 18, 2025
Electric Grid Upgrade Set to Strengthen Service and Speed Restoration in Monmouth County A major upgrade is underway in Monmouth County to improve electric service for thousands of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers. The project includes rebuilding and modernizing a key section of the local power grid to strengthen reliability and reduce the…
Jingle Bell Rockers
December 17, 2025
If the best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loud for all to hear, FirstEnergy’s Women in Leadership Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) got the message and mobilized to deliver just that to those in need of some extra holly jolly and joy this season. For the second consecutive year, members volunteered their time to carol…
People Behind the Power: Douglas Milbrand
December 12, 2025
Introducing Douglas! Douglas is one of our Fiber Optics Network Specialists, whose work touches nearly every department here at FirstEnergy! From unique fiber optics builds to cross-functional collaborations, every project is a fresh challenge that helps ensure our teams stay connected. And when he’s not powering up our network, he’s lighting up the room with…
Helping Sturgeon Burgeon
December 8, 2025
You’ve heard of a fish fry before, but what about a ‘fish fly’? That’s exactly what commenced during this year’s Sturgeon Fest in Toledo, Ohio, as fish released by eager festival participants flew down a long, watery shoot into the city’s Maumee River. The event is part of a larger effort by Toledo Zoo &…
People Behind the Power: Sherry Strother
December 5, 2025
Introducing Sherry! Having been a part of the team for over 28 years, Sherry is a Senior Technical Specialist and a vital support resource for our front-line field workers. With empathy and a deep commitment to problem-solving, she helps turn frustrating tech challenges into positive, productive experiences so our teams can continue to keep the…