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Power restored after two weeks in the dark in one of the U.S.'s poorest cities

Residents spent 14 days without electricity before power was fully restored; experts note poorer cities are especially vulnerable to severe weather.

Published Aug 26, 2026, 10:12 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Power has finally been restored in one of the poorest U.S. cities after residents spent two weeks in the dark.