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The French call it en plein air—painting outdoors. But Monet and Renoir would scarcely recognize Philly's version of it....

Wednesday's agreement between the Philadelphia Water Department and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to approve PWD's Green City, Clean Waters plan drew widespread media attention....

Philadelphia’s first depaving project at Eadom and Bridge streets—located just west of I-95 in Frankford—is well underway....

When we put out a call to find Philly Water's Best Friend, more than 85 dogs answered and thousands (yes, thousands!) of votes were cast online....

Philadelphia Water continues to work with a coalition of local nonprofits and community groups on the Big Green Block, a multi-component sustainability project at and around Shissler Recreation Center and the Kensington High School for the Creative and Performing Arts....

In April, the City of Philadelphia unveiled its first solar photovoltaic system (above), located at PWD's Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant....

Forget the Dad Vail Regatta—this Sunday, the Tidal Schuylkill Festival wraps up with a non-motorized boat parade, with awards being handed out for "creativity, gall and garishness."...

The 30-minute version of the Green City, Clean Waters video will premiere on MIND-TV (formerly WYBE-TV 35, check your local listing) at 8 p.m. on Saturday....

Trees are not only beautiful, they also clean the air, stabilize soil and create habitats for birds and other critters....

Join us at the Urban Sustainability Forum tonight from 6:00 to 6:30 at the Academy of Natural Sciences' Main Auditorium for We Are Our Water: How to Protect Our Health, Communities, and Pocketbooks by Using Water Wisely....