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Meet Our New Best Friends
May 31, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

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.

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The Big Green Block
 |  Brian Rademaekers

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.

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Boats On Parade
May 20, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

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.”

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Tree Planting Tips
May 19, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

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

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Race Street Pier Opens Today
May 12, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

The Race Street Pier—a one-acre public park that extends into the Delaware River near the Ben Franklin Bridge—debuts today at 2 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mayor Michael Nutter.

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Cobbs Creek 5K Run/Walk
April 24, 2011  |  Matthew Fritch

Rain didn’t dampen the first annual Darby-Cobbs 5K Run/Walk on April 23rd—approximately 150 participants and mayors from three municipalities (including Philadelphia’s own mayor, Michael Nutter) showed up for the event.

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