Andrew MaykuthWhat I DoI cover how we produce and use energy, as well as its impact on the economy and the environment.(215) 854-2947Home heating prices are at their highest in years. Here’s how to reduce your bill in Philly.Some elements are outside of our control, but there are steps you can take and program to enroll in to reduce your heating bill in the Philly region.Henry Savage, Erin McCarthy, and Andrew Maykuth Feb. 16, 2023Link copied to clipboardA State College mini-casino project is running into stiff opposition from a Philadelphia rivalA protracted legal fight looms between rivals over licensing a "mini-casino" in a mall outside State College.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 15, 2022Link copied to clipboardA heavy burden: Winter energy bills are going up, no matter how you heat your homePeco's electricity price is set to go up 15.8% on Dec. 1. Natural gas, heating oil, propane, and even firewood all cost more this winter. But some energy prices might be peaking.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 28, 2022Link copied to clipboardAfter surge in kids left alone in casino parking lots, Pennsylvania launches crackdown on errant parentsThe number of incidents involving parents who left children unattended to gamble in Pennsylvania casinos has soared this year.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 17, 2022Link copied to clipboardPa. approves Peco gas-rate increase. Bills will go up 9% in Jan. 1.A typical residential bill will increase $8.57 on Jan. 1, according to a state-approved plan. That doesn't count any change in energy costs, which have soared.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboardExtension cords across sidewalks: Charging an electric vehicle in Philly is a challengeElectric vehicle owners without dedicated parking spaces stretch wires, and the limits of legal codes, to keep their EVs charged.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 13, 2022Link copied to clipboardWith election day looming, Gov. Wolf and Republicans agree to fill three seats on depleted Pa. utility commissionWolf tapped three nominees to the five-member Public Utility Commission, avoiding a scenario in which the next governor could remake the board.Andrew Maykuth Sept. 23, 2022Link copied to clipboardRebellious suburban Philly residents take a novel legal approach to thwart a sewer system saleOpponents of the $115 million sale of a Montgomery County sewer system are rewriting their town's charter to ban the transfer of assets to private owners.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 24, 2022Link copied to clipboardPennsylvania American customers will see higher water and sewer bills starting in January The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a $138 million rate increase for Pennsylvania American, the state’s largest water utility.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 8, 2022Link copied to clipboardWith a $1 billion order, Philly Shipyard shrugs off gloomy economy and steams aheadThe former Navy shipyard laid off most of its workforce in 2019. Now its order book is filled until 2027 and it's hiring. What caused the turnaround?Andrew Maykuth Nov. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboardAnticipating a rush to electric vehicles, Pa. orders a review of EV charging ratesThe PUC launched a process to potentially rewrite electric rates to accelerate the adoption of EVs and to assure that customers without EVs aren't hit with higher costs.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 11, 2022Link copied to clipboardInside a Chester County e-waste recycler where thousands of old laptops get restored — or destroyed — every monthSycamore International refurbishes about 30,000 old laptops a month. Others don’t make it out in one piece.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboardBoil-water alert lifted for Norristown, parts of Montgomery CountyPennsylvania American Water lifted the advisory for several Montgomery County towns. The alert had been triggered by a water main break.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 3, 2022Link copied to clipboardPa. casino fined for allowing underaged gambling, including an 11-year-oldPennsylvania gaming regulator chided the Mt. Airy Casino Resort for "egregious and extreme" violations.Andrew Maykuth Sept. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboardBetMGM suffers a TKO for allowing Pa. wagers on unapproved Evander Holyfield boxing matchIt’s the first violation by a bookmaker for unapproved wagers since legal sports betting was launched in Pennsylvania four years ago.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 16, 2022Link copied to clipboardDonor-advised funds offer a charitable way to harvest a tax break and are growing in popularityDAFs are a way for taxpayers of any means to group charitable contributions into a single year to reap tax benefits, and then to distribute the funds to their favorite charities over time.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 5, 2022Link copied to clipboardPennsylvania fines Parx Casino for allowing underage gambler to play craps Pennsylvania fined the Bensalem casino for allowing an 18-year-old man to sneak into the property to play the dice game.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 17, 2022Link copied to clipboardA shared kitchen in Northeast Philly offers a recipe for success for emerging chefsAlonzo Coates spent nearly a decade building his shared commercial kitchen in Philly, aimed at emerging chefs. 'It’s been a journey, man.'Andrew Maykuth Nov. 8, 2022Link copied to clipboardA thief wandered a Philadelphia casino’s restricted areas for hours, pilfering wallets, phones and paper, regulator saysPennsylvania fined the Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia $12,500 for two incidents in which patrons entered off-limits areas of the property.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 19, 2022Link copied to clipboardBoil water alert issued for residents in parts of Montgomery CountyPennsylvania American Water advised residents in several communities to boil their tap water after a water main break in Norristown put the system at risk of contamination.Andrew Maykuth Sept. 30, 2022Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Home heating prices are at their highest in years. Here’s how to reduce your bill in Philly.Some elements are outside of our control, but there are steps you can take and program to enroll in to reduce your heating bill in the Philly region.Henry Savage, Erin McCarthy, and Andrew Maykuth Feb. 16, 2023Link copied to clipboard
Home heating prices are at their highest in years. Here’s how to reduce your bill in Philly.Some elements are outside of our control, but there are steps you can take and program to enroll in to reduce your heating bill in the Philly region.Henry Savage, Erin McCarthy, and Andrew Maykuth Feb. 16, 2023Link copied to clipboard
A State College mini-casino project is running into stiff opposition from a Philadelphia rivalA protracted legal fight looms between rivals over licensing a "mini-casino" in a mall outside State College.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 15, 2022Link copied to clipboard
A State College mini-casino project is running into stiff opposition from a Philadelphia rivalA protracted legal fight looms between rivals over licensing a "mini-casino" in a mall outside State College.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 15, 2022Link copied to clipboard
A heavy burden: Winter energy bills are going up, no matter how you heat your homePeco's electricity price is set to go up 15.8% on Dec. 1. Natural gas, heating oil, propane, and even firewood all cost more this winter. But some energy prices might be peaking.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 28, 2022Link copied to clipboard
A heavy burden: Winter energy bills are going up, no matter how you heat your homePeco's electricity price is set to go up 15.8% on Dec. 1. Natural gas, heating oil, propane, and even firewood all cost more this winter. But some energy prices might be peaking.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 28, 2022Link copied to clipboard
After surge in kids left alone in casino parking lots, Pennsylvania launches crackdown on errant parentsThe number of incidents involving parents who left children unattended to gamble in Pennsylvania casinos has soared this year.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 17, 2022Link copied to clipboard
After surge in kids left alone in casino parking lots, Pennsylvania launches crackdown on errant parentsThe number of incidents involving parents who left children unattended to gamble in Pennsylvania casinos has soared this year.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 17, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Pa. approves Peco gas-rate increase. Bills will go up 9% in Jan. 1.A typical residential bill will increase $8.57 on Jan. 1, according to a state-approved plan. That doesn't count any change in energy costs, which have soared.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Pa. approves Peco gas-rate increase. Bills will go up 9% in Jan. 1.A typical residential bill will increase $8.57 on Jan. 1, according to a state-approved plan. That doesn't count any change in energy costs, which have soared.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Extension cords across sidewalks: Charging an electric vehicle in Philly is a challengeElectric vehicle owners without dedicated parking spaces stretch wires, and the limits of legal codes, to keep their EVs charged.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 13, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Extension cords across sidewalks: Charging an electric vehicle in Philly is a challengeElectric vehicle owners without dedicated parking spaces stretch wires, and the limits of legal codes, to keep their EVs charged.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 13, 2022Link copied to clipboard
With election day looming, Gov. Wolf and Republicans agree to fill three seats on depleted Pa. utility commissionWolf tapped three nominees to the five-member Public Utility Commission, avoiding a scenario in which the next governor could remake the board.Andrew Maykuth Sept. 23, 2022Link copied to clipboard
With election day looming, Gov. Wolf and Republicans agree to fill three seats on depleted Pa. utility commissionWolf tapped three nominees to the five-member Public Utility Commission, avoiding a scenario in which the next governor could remake the board.Andrew Maykuth Sept. 23, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Rebellious suburban Philly residents take a novel legal approach to thwart a sewer system saleOpponents of the $115 million sale of a Montgomery County sewer system are rewriting their town's charter to ban the transfer of assets to private owners.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 24, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Rebellious suburban Philly residents take a novel legal approach to thwart a sewer system saleOpponents of the $115 million sale of a Montgomery County sewer system are rewriting their town's charter to ban the transfer of assets to private owners.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 24, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Pennsylvania American customers will see higher water and sewer bills starting in January The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a $138 million rate increase for Pennsylvania American, the state’s largest water utility.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 8, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Pennsylvania American customers will see higher water and sewer bills starting in January The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission approved a $138 million rate increase for Pennsylvania American, the state’s largest water utility.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 8, 2022Link copied to clipboard
With a $1 billion order, Philly Shipyard shrugs off gloomy economy and steams aheadThe former Navy shipyard laid off most of its workforce in 2019. Now its order book is filled until 2027 and it's hiring. What caused the turnaround?Andrew Maykuth Nov. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard
With a $1 billion order, Philly Shipyard shrugs off gloomy economy and steams aheadThe former Navy shipyard laid off most of its workforce in 2019. Now its order book is filled until 2027 and it's hiring. What caused the turnaround?Andrew Maykuth Nov. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Anticipating a rush to electric vehicles, Pa. orders a review of EV charging ratesThe PUC launched a process to potentially rewrite electric rates to accelerate the adoption of EVs and to assure that customers without EVs aren't hit with higher costs.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 11, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Anticipating a rush to electric vehicles, Pa. orders a review of EV charging ratesThe PUC launched a process to potentially rewrite electric rates to accelerate the adoption of EVs and to assure that customers without EVs aren't hit with higher costs.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 11, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Inside a Chester County e-waste recycler where thousands of old laptops get restored — or destroyed — every monthSycamore International refurbishes about 30,000 old laptops a month. Others don’t make it out in one piece.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Inside a Chester County e-waste recycler where thousands of old laptops get restored — or destroyed — every monthSycamore International refurbishes about 30,000 old laptops a month. Others don’t make it out in one piece.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 27, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Boil-water alert lifted for Norristown, parts of Montgomery CountyPennsylvania American Water lifted the advisory for several Montgomery County towns. The alert had been triggered by a water main break.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 3, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Boil-water alert lifted for Norristown, parts of Montgomery CountyPennsylvania American Water lifted the advisory for several Montgomery County towns. The alert had been triggered by a water main break.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 3, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Pa. casino fined for allowing underaged gambling, including an 11-year-oldPennsylvania gaming regulator chided the Mt. Airy Casino Resort for "egregious and extreme" violations.Andrew Maykuth Sept. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Pa. casino fined for allowing underaged gambling, including an 11-year-oldPennsylvania gaming regulator chided the Mt. Airy Casino Resort for "egregious and extreme" violations.Andrew Maykuth Sept. 21, 2022Link copied to clipboard
BetMGM suffers a TKO for allowing Pa. wagers on unapproved Evander Holyfield boxing matchIt’s the first violation by a bookmaker for unapproved wagers since legal sports betting was launched in Pennsylvania four years ago.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 16, 2022Link copied to clipboard
BetMGM suffers a TKO for allowing Pa. wagers on unapproved Evander Holyfield boxing matchIt’s the first violation by a bookmaker for unapproved wagers since legal sports betting was launched in Pennsylvania four years ago.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 16, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Donor-advised funds offer a charitable way to harvest a tax break and are growing in popularityDAFs are a way for taxpayers of any means to group charitable contributions into a single year to reap tax benefits, and then to distribute the funds to their favorite charities over time.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 5, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Donor-advised funds offer a charitable way to harvest a tax break and are growing in popularityDAFs are a way for taxpayers of any means to group charitable contributions into a single year to reap tax benefits, and then to distribute the funds to their favorite charities over time.Andrew Maykuth Dec. 5, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Pennsylvania fines Parx Casino for allowing underage gambler to play craps Pennsylvania fined the Bensalem casino for allowing an 18-year-old man to sneak into the property to play the dice game.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 17, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Pennsylvania fines Parx Casino for allowing underage gambler to play craps Pennsylvania fined the Bensalem casino for allowing an 18-year-old man to sneak into the property to play the dice game.Andrew Maykuth Nov. 17, 2022Link copied to clipboard
A shared kitchen in Northeast Philly offers a recipe for success for emerging chefsAlonzo Coates spent nearly a decade building his shared commercial kitchen in Philly, aimed at emerging chefs. 'It’s been a journey, man.'Andrew Maykuth Nov. 8, 2022Link copied to clipboard
A shared kitchen in Northeast Philly offers a recipe for success for emerging chefsAlonzo Coates spent nearly a decade building his shared commercial kitchen in Philly, aimed at emerging chefs. 'It’s been a journey, man.'Andrew Maykuth Nov. 8, 2022Link copied to clipboard
A thief wandered a Philadelphia casino’s restricted areas for hours, pilfering wallets, phones and paper, regulator saysPennsylvania fined the Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia $12,500 for two incidents in which patrons entered off-limits areas of the property.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 19, 2022Link copied to clipboard
A thief wandered a Philadelphia casino’s restricted areas for hours, pilfering wallets, phones and paper, regulator saysPennsylvania fined the Live! Casino and Hotel Philadelphia $12,500 for two incidents in which patrons entered off-limits areas of the property.Andrew Maykuth Oct. 19, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Boil water alert issued for residents in parts of Montgomery CountyPennsylvania American Water advised residents in several communities to boil their tap water after a water main break in Norristown put the system at risk of contamination.Andrew Maykuth Sept. 30, 2022Link copied to clipboard
Boil water alert issued for residents in parts of Montgomery CountyPennsylvania American Water advised residents in several communities to boil their tap water after a water main break in Norristown put the system at risk of contamination.Andrew Maykuth Sept. 30, 2022Link copied to clipboard