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Heart Your Park
July 28, 2011  |  Public Affairs

Tonight at Gorgas Park in Roxborough: Heart cover band Kick It Out. Be there by 7:00 p.m. to hear the band

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Sixty Square Feet of Inspiration
July 25, 2011  |  Public Affairs

It’s been almost a month since we last mentioned PWD’s green roof bus shelter at 15th and Market, and now that the novelty has died down, you might be wondering what all the fuss was about. After all, it’s only 60 square feet of green roof—how much of a difference can it really make?

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Pottsville Says: No Dumping!
July 20, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Beginning next week, storm drains in Pottsville—approximately 120 river miles upstream of Philadelphia—will be marked with the “No Dumping! Drains To River”

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You’re Invited: Green Home, Clean Waters
July 18, 2011  |  Public Affairs

PWD’s Green City, Clean Waters plan isn’t just about the city installing porous paving and constructing stormwater tree trenches—you can get involved with the effort by undertaking projects on your own property.

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Collect Rain With Style
July 11, 2011  |  Public Affairs

The Philadelphia Water Department would never utter an unkind word about traditional rain barrels, but the sleek, ultra-modern version (they call it a “rain column”) by local company Shift Space Design is making rain collection a whole lot more attractive.

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Take A Hike
July 8, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Philadelphia’s rivers and streams provide ample opportunity for recreation; events in the coming week suggest it’s hiking season in the parks and refuges near the water:

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