Schuylkill River Spree Under Way, Includes All-New SRT Ale!
April 17, 2015
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Public Affairs
One of the greatest uses humankind has devised for water is brewing that wonderful elixir known as beer (and ale, pilsner, lager, stout, porter or whatever whets your whistle on a Friday!). And one of PWD’s most important missions is safeguarding our beer water supply by acting in collaboration with other communities and groups as stewards of our wonderful Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers.
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Earth Day Ribbon Cutting at Nebinger School
April 3, 2015
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Abby Sullivan
Join Mayor Michael Nutter, US EPA Regional Administrator Shawn M. Garvin, Councilman Mark Squilla, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent, Dr. William R. Hite Jr., Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Executive Director Jennifer Adkins, Water Commissioner Howard Neukrug and Public Officials as we celebrate a national model for stormwater management and educational programming at George W.
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Join the Schuylkill Scrub!
March 24, 2015
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Abby Sullivan
Visit the Schuylkill River in the warmer months and you will find it teeming with life, both in the water and along its banks. It is hard to imagine that this scenic river, which provides drinking water to over 1.5 million people (that’s 12 out of every 100 Pennsylvanians!), was once considered the dirtiest river in the country. The Schuylkill has come a long way and today boasts one quarter of t
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Put a Little Mussel Into It!
February 20, 2015
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Abby Sullivan
If you’ve never been to the Wagner Free Institute of Science at 1700 West Montgomery Avenue (not far from Temple University), then this coming Thursday, February 26, is a great chance to visit this “unusual natural science and history museum in its original Victorian setting.”
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Ralph Brooks Groundbreaking Rescheduled… Again
December 19, 2014
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Public Affairs
The Ralph Brooks Groubdbreaking event will take place today!
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Ralph Brooks Groundbreaking Rescheduled
December 3, 2014
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Public Affairs
Please join Philadelphia Eagle Connor Barwin, Mayor Michael Nutter, Councilman Kenyatta Johnson, State Representative Jordan Harris, PWD Deputy Commissioner Chris Crockett and other partners as we break ground on a revitalization project for Ralph Brooks Park in Point Breeze.
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Ralph Brooks Groundbreaking Ceremony Postponed
November 17, 2014
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Public Affairs
Due to the inclement weather, the Ralph Brooks Groundbreaking Ceremony scheduled for this afternoon (11/17/14) will be postponed.
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Break Ground at Ralph Brooks Park with Philadelphia Eagle Connor Barwin
November 13, 2014
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Public Affairs
Ralph Brooks Tot Lot, a small playground in Point Breeze with basketball courts and a play area for children, was named after a seven year old boy who was shot and paralyzed at the site in 1988. The shooting galvanized the community and the park has carried his name as a symbol against violence ever since. The park, now over 25 years old, has seen better days…and soon it will again.
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Venice Island is Opening!
September 26, 2014
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Brian Rademaekers
After years of hard work and collaboration between the
Philadelphia Water Department, Philadelphia Parks and Recreations, and the
Manayunk community, Venice Island will open to the public!
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For the Love of Water FLOW
September 19, 2014
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Public Affairs
This Sunday, September 21st, show your affection for water by joining the Fairmount Water Works for FLOW, a festival for the Love of Water.
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