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More than 7,000 people, including nearly 100 FirstEnergy employees, competed in the 20th FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon and Team Relay last month. The event kicked off in downtown Akron on the All-America Bridge and the route continued through various city neighborhoods. Our company and employees had a huge presence in this year’s marathon. FirstEnergy was…

With smart grid equipment being installed across our service territory, the initial plan for training employees on this new technology was to bring them to a central location. However, the Smart Grid Programs group later determined that a better solution was to bring the training to the employees. “We knew there was a need to…

Many people are struggling with not only putting food on the table, but also finding shelter for them and their families. Here are a few examples of FirstEnergy employees helping the most vulnerable residents in our communities. Members of our Veterans and Allies Employee Business Resource Group volunteered at Laura’s Home Crisis Center (part of…

Trick or treat is almost here – the time when little ghosts, goblins and, most likely, vampires, zombies and a superhero or two, will run door-to-door, excitedly collecting treats from their neighbors. Remember to include safety as part of your plans before the big night arrives. Participants should limit their travels to well-lit, familiar areas, and…

To safeguard New Jersey’s bald eagle population, JCP&L has installed protective devices on electrical equipment near known bald eagle nests in its northern service territory. The protective system includes the use of guards that prevent birds from nesting on top of poles and crossarms and insulated caps that protect them from contacting electric equipment. Reflective…

Our employees have been busy supporting those in need throughout the community – with the help of the FirstEnergy Foundation. West Penn Power recently received the United Way of Washington County’s Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Commitment to Investing in Our Community. John Greenwood, consultant, Regional External Affairs, and Andrea accepted the award.

With the loosening of pandemic restrictions, there were a number of opportunities to support community events, fundraisers and more – including many focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion. And that’s just what FirstEnergy employees did this summer! Here are a few noteworthy examples: More than 100 FirstEnergy employees, along with their family and friends, showed…