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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 35 MIN

PECO Bills Increase, City Politicians’ Social Media Tactics & Franklin Mall Goes … Away?

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On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz look at PECO’s profits as our energy bills go up and up. Plus, what are our city’s elected officials really up to on social media? And the Franklin Mall is closing, at least temporarily, so we look back to its heyday (when it was called the Franklin Mills Mall). Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  After years of decline, Franklin Mall in Northeast Philly is listed for sale Franklin Mall is temporarily closed following fire in one of its stores PECO’s profits skyrocket almost 50% after 2025 rate hikes Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

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