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Community Protests PECO's Tree Removal for Grid Reliability

9/16/2025

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PECO plans to remove approximately 100 trees along Brandywine Road in East Bradford, causing community backlash.
Residents believe this will negatively affect property values and the area's aesthetics.
PECO argues the removal is necessary for electric grid reliability, referencing previous outages caused by vegetation.
Township officials are negotiating with PECO to prioritize trimming over removal.
The community expresses concerns about the long-term environmental effects of extensive tree removal.

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PECO plans to remove approximately 100 trees along Brandywine Road in East Bradford, causing community backlash.
Residents believe this will negatively affect property values and the area's aesthetics.
PECO argues the removal is necessary for electric grid reliability, referencing previous outages caused by vegetation.
Township officials are negotiating with PECO to prioritize trimming over removal.
The community expresses concerns about the long-term environmental effects of extensive tree removal.