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​Matthew Kopchick, analyst V, Enterprise Risk Management and Neil Nagy, analyst IV, FEU Reporting and Utility Billing, were recently honored by the Greater Akron Chamber for its 30 for the Future program. For 16 years, the Greater Akron Chamber has recognized young professionals who make an impact on the greater Akron region through leadership in their industry and…

Employees at Potomac Edison and Mon Power celebrated the following safety milestones: Potomac Edison Fort Ashby – The service center celebrated five years without a controllable motor vehicle accident (CMVA) on Aug. 2. There are 12 employees in the group. Thurmont – Fourteen employees enabled the facility to reach the six-year mark without a CMVA on Aug.…

JCP&L recognized employees in the following work groups for safety milestones: Hopatcong – Utility Construction & Maintenance (UC&M) has driven nine years without a controllable motor vehicle accident (CMVA). There are 15 employees in the group. Union Beach – Fourteen employees in UC&M celebrated eight years without an OSHA-recordable incident. Point Pleasant – Thirty-three employees in Collections achieved…

Teens and tweens typically view drones as fun-to-use, exciting toys. With more youngsters taking to the skies, it is important they know that a drone is a real aircraft that may pose serious risks if used near power lines or other electrical equipment. To help educate young pilots and their parents, FirstEnergy has teamed up…

How You Can Help As a result of his injuries, Luke is facing a long road to recovery that is expected to include additional surgery, therapy and rehabilitation. A close family friend, Brandy Napier, has started a GoFundMe account to help Luke’s family with ongoing expenses. If you would like to contribute, please click here. “Our…

FirstEnergy Stadium – home of the Reading Fightin Phils – is located in the heart of Met-Ed’s service territory in Reading, Pa. The 10,000-seat facility hosted its first regular season baseball game in 1951 and currently is the oldest ballpark in the Eastern League. Earlier this summer, a kid’s clinic was held for children of…

President and Chief Executive Officer Steven E. Strah to Retire John W. Somerhalder Appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer Board to Initiate Search for Permanent Successor FirstEnergy  today announced that John W. Somerhalder II, chair of the FirstEnergy Board of Directors, has been named interim president and chief executive officer (CEO), effective September 16,…