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Potomac Edison A customer recently submitted the following message of appreciation after a winter storm knocked out power to her home in western Maryland. We want to thank your employees for restoring power to our home during a recent storm. The crews worked in the sleet and rain for over 12 hours to get the…

In support of our Harvest for Hunger campaign, Traveling Reporter Karen Clark is on special assignment as Chef Edward Bailey’s sous chef. Watch as they team up to bring you a FirstEnergy Food Services favorite – Harvest Chicken Salad. View the Recipe The recipe is from the new FirstEnergy Favorites cookbook. Created by Chef Edward Bailey, lead, Food Services and his Food…

Why Investment Matters According to studies cited in articles by Forbes* and McKinsey & Company*, the COVID-19 emergency has especially derailed the significant growth of Black/African American and minority-owned entrepreneurship in America over the last several years. Programs and grants, like those made through FirstEnergy’s Diverse Supplier Development Program, make a difference by: Building supportive ecosystems for…

Potomac Edison has completed the installation of four new electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations in Frostburg and Friendsville, expanding its network of publicly available stations in Maryland. The stations are part of Potomac Edison’s EV Driven Program, a five-year initiative designed to benefit the state’s environment by reducing auto emissions and supporting Maryland’s goal to reach…

As the days get longer and temperatures begin to rise, many of us will be shifting our focus at home to landscaping activities and performing those outdoor projects that have been waiting all winter. It’s important to remember that underground utility lines are everywhere, and the best way to avoid a potentially serious injury –…

Attempting to reach 100% in any endeavor is a lofty goal. However, FirstEnergy’s Smart Meter Team recently came one step closer, recording a 99.63% read rate for the first time. According to Tom Dugan, manager, Smart Network Technology & Engineering, the achievement can be attributed to a dedicated group of employees that is constantly fine-tuning the…

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m. Although you can’t tell by the forecast, warmer weather is just around the corner. When the time changes in the spring (and the fall), fire officials recommend replacing the batteries in your smoke detectors to make sure they are functioning properly. The American Red…