(Philadelphia, PA – August 24, 2004) – The Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) Customer Service Centers will be closed on Monday, September 6, 2004, in observance of Labor Day.

PGW’s six Customer Service Centers are normally open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the designated days as follows:

Center City, 1137 Chestnut Street – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Frankford, 4410 Frankford Avenue – Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Germantown, 210 W. Chelten Avenue – Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
North Philadelphia, 1337 W. Erie Avenue – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
South Philadelphia, 1601 S. Broad Street – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
West Philadelphia, 5230 Chestnut Street – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

As part of the holiday schedule on Monday, September 6, 2004, PGW’s telephone Customer Call Center will handle emergency calls only. Gas leaks or gas-related emergencies should be reported anytime at 215-235-1212.

PGW’s Call Center normally operates Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. The number for appliance service is 215-235-2050. The number for billing-related calls is 215-235-1000.

Founded in 1836, PGW is the nation's largest municipally owned natural gas utility, serving a half million residential, commercial, and industrial customers, and Philadelphia's choice for quality energy solutions.