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An electric utility wants to fix Pa.’s competitive energy market; regulators say more study needed

State-by-state figures from monthly utility bill data show, on average, American households paid roughly $110, or 6.4%, more for electricity in 2025, compared to 2024. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)When Pennsylvania s largest electric utility proposed a change to the...

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NJ among 20 states suing Dollar General for millions of hidden register markups: FTC

Ever grab a deal off the shelf at Dollar General, only to realize you paid more at the register? You aren't alone. New Jersey has joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states to sue the discount retail chain for doing exactly that.The checkout trap According to a massive lawsuit...

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Philadelphia Police Oversight leader charged with bribery, intimidation

The chair of Philadelphia s Citizens Police Oversight Commission is facing criminal charges, including bribery and witness intimidation, after prosecutors said he provided sensitive information about witnesses in an attempted murder and aggravated assault case. Hassan Bennett, who also works for...

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Robberies down, homicides up in Allentown, quarterly report says

Robberies decreased in Allentown during the summer, while homicides and reported rapes increased compared to the same period last year, according to a new report. On Tuesday, the City of Allentown released its first quarterly violent crime update, highlighting crime trends from July through...

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