A ‘Truly Engaging Civic Commons’: Makers Wanted for City Hall Courtyard Installation
December 30, 2016
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Public Affairs
As a work of spectacular architecture and artistry, a National Historic Landmark and holder of several world records, Philadelphia’s ornate and iconic City Hall is a place that dominates the center of our city—spiritually, culturally, and, yes, geographically.
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Tour Two Point Breeze Vacant Lots Targeted for Green Improvements
October 14, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
We kicked off October with a ribbon cutting at a formerly vacant lot at 55th and Hunter streets in West Philadelphia that is now a vibrant green space featuring a rain garden and hidden storage trench that manage stormwater and protect local waterways while adding a whole new asset to the neighborhood.
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Update to Rio vs. Philly Water Quality Blog: The Trash Problem
August 11, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Alan Robinson leads the Schuylkill Navy River Stewards committee, an organization that partners with Philadelphia Water to support our waterway trash removal efforts.
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Baxter’s Best: A Beer About Protecting Philly’s Water
July 13, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
In marking the five-year anniversary of Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters program, we’ve been busy talking about the importance of protecting the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers—the source of drinking water for over 1.5 million people in Philadelphia alone.
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Come Learn About Green Stormwater Investments in Lower Southwest Philadelphia
July 8, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia Water will be at the Philadelphia Police 12th District July 13 meeting to update residents of lower southwest Philadelphia about proposed green investments that will protect local waterways while adding new landscaped green spaces to streets, parks and breezeways.
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‘5 Down’ Video Recap: Green City, Clean Waters Praised as ‘a model for America’
June 24, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
You might have heard: Philadelphia is celebrating five years of Green City, Clean Waters, a massive green investment in neighborhoods that is now keeping 1.5 billion gallons of polluted water out of our waterways over the course of a typical year of rainfall.
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Philly STEM Students Hack Rain Barrel, Invent Ultimate Chill Spot
June 22, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
What do you get when you combine lawn furniture, green infrastructure and electronics?
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Big News: Green City, Clean Waters Blows Past Year Five Targets
June 20, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
The City of Philadelphia announced a major achievement accomplished through the Green City, Clean Waters program at a June 16 celebration marking the five-year anniversary of the Green Stormwater Infrastructure plan’s adoption.
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Have a Few Minutes to Help Us Serve You Better?
June 16, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
We work extremely hard to protect our rivers and provide our 1.5 million customers with top-quality drinking water, and we want to make sure that water also comes with top-quality customer service.
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Philadelphia Water Challenge Seeks Innovative Approach to Streamlining Green Infrastructure Projects
June 13, 2016
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia Water, in partnership with the City’s Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), and the internationally renowned Citymart organization, is proud to present the Philadelphia Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Innovation Challenge.
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