(Philadelphia, PA – October 30, 2006) – The Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) Customer Service Centers will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2006, in observance of Veterans’ Day. In addition, the Center City office located at 1137 Chestnut Street, will be closed on Saturday, November 11th.

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.
(Saturday, 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for bill payments and
restoration of service only).
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.

PGW’s telephone Customer Call Center will operate as usual on Friday, November 10. Regular Call Center hours are Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. The number for billing-related calls is 215-235-1000. The number for service is 215-235-2050. Gas leaks or gas-related emergencies should be reported anytime at 215-235-1212.

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.