Fun and Friendly Competition at Philly Fun Fishing Fest 2024!
October 2, 2024
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Eddie Borrelli Jr.
PWD and partners held the annual Philly Fishing Fest, where dozens of community members caught (and released) fish along the Schuylkill River to claim top prizes! See who won the top spots!
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2023 PWD Customer Survey Now Open!: Take it for a chance to win a $100 gift card!
February 8, 2023
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Grace Maiorano
At the Water Department, we use your voice to inform our improvements. Everything we do is funded by water bills— so we want to make sure we’re providing Philadelphians with the best possible services. For the eighth consecutive year, we’re distributing our annual comprehensive customer survey – a project made possible with support from ImpactedEd […]
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2022 PWD Customer Survey is Now Open Closed!: but it will be back next year!
February 4, 2022
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Public Affairs
Any Philadelphia resident aged 18 or older who takes the survey can enter a raffle to win a $100 gift card.
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Seeking: New ‘Spokesdog’: Help Take a Bite Out of Urban Water Poo-llution Problem
April 28, 2021
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Brian Rademaekers
Between April 30 and May 26, city residents can go to @DelawareEstuary and @PhillyH2O on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to cast votes by “liking” their choice for the 2021 Spokesdog. Votes across platforms will be tallied and the winner will be named on May 28.
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September’s Super First Saturday: Three Ways to Enjoy Philly Waterways in One Day!
September 3, 2019
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Public Affairs
Whether you want to give fishing in the Schuylkill a try, help combat litter while having some fun and food, or are interested in learning more about maritime history and taking a quick cruise, there is something for you on September 7.
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Vote for a Philly Water Spokesdog by May 24: Pick a pup to defend our water from pet waste pollution!
May 20, 2019
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Public Affairs
As our official Spokesdog partners, the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary’s social media feeds are filled with cute puppy pics that help highlight the importance of keeping pet waste out of our waterways. Add your “like” by Friday, May 24.
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PWD Mixes Art, Nature and…Water(!) for a Flower Show Gold Medal: Mural From Rain Garden Adds ’Flower Power’ Flair
March 5, 2019
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Public Affairs
Our exhibit got top honors for showing how we use the power of nature to heal waterways + the power of art to connect communities with our work.
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Fall-winter Rain Check workshops bring spring Rain Check projects!: Be the first in line for green home upgrades in 2019
October 26, 2018
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Public Affairs
Taking a workshop now sets you up for a spring project. And there may be a swag bag in your future.
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Rain Didn’t Stop the Fun at Philly Fun Fishing Fest: Fish bit, memories were made
September 18, 2018
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B. De La Warr
Wet weather didn’t stop anglers from lining up along the Schuylkill, including a father and son who caught the day’s first and second place fish.
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Start a New Tradition with ‘Philly Fun Fishing Fest’: Register by Sept. 6
August 14, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
Philly Fun Fishing Fest is open to all, inviting experienced anglers and newcomers alike to see first-hand just how much our scenic Schuylkill River has to offer. Also, prizes
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