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A summer of extremes: Understanding Philadelphia's summer storms and changing weather patterns
September 14, 2026  |  PWD Office of Watersheds
Two photos of cars submerged in floodwaters in West Philadelphia. Behind the cars, street signs and houses can be seen.

This summer has given Philadelphians a glimpse of what scientists say the future may hold. In just a few weeks, Philadelphia faced severe storms, flooding, extreme heat, and smoke from Canadian wildfires. Each event was different, but together they show an important trend: extreme weather is becoming more common. For the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD), […]

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2025-2026 Stormwater Grant Awardees Announced: Institutions across the City receive funding for green stormwater infrastructure
August 4, 2026  |  Thomas Kihn
A small rain garden planted with native grasses and flowers and a small tree. Behind it, more trees, some houses, and a PWD car can be seen.

A green roof for middle schoolers and a golf course wet pond are among the projects recently named 2025-2026 Stormwater Grant awardees. This year, 9 non-residential properties will receive a total of $9.9 million in funding to build green infrastructure retrofits through the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)’s signature Stormwater Grants program. Stormwater Grants give non-residential […]

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Meet Gracie Girl: Longtime Philly resident, lover of the Schuylkill, and PWD's 2026 Spokesdog!
June 22, 2026  |  Benjamin Bristol

Last Sunday, June 14, fifteen of Philly’s finest dogs entered a friendly competition for the Philadelphia Water Department’s Spokesdog cape, wagging their way before an enthusiastic crowd at the Philadelphia Brewing Company in East Kensington. Proud owners spoke on behalf of their pups, and each contestant proved loyal to the clean water cause. PWD’s new […]

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