There Used to Be An Aquarium at the Fairmount Water Works?
September 19, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
It’s true—Philadelphia had one of the largest and most technologically advanced aquariums in the country. Opened in 1911, the Fairmount Aquarium exhibited local freshwater fishes, amphibians, reptiles, seals and sea lions.
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Free PARK(ing) at 12th and Arch
September 16, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Happy PARK(ing) Day—today, nearly 1,000 metered parking spaces in more than 30 countries are being turned into temporary open public spaces.
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This Saturday: Cradle of Birding Festival
September 15, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Visit the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum this Saturday, September 17 for the Cradle of Birding Wildlife and Conservation Festival.
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Germantown’s First Green Street
September 13, 2011
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Public Affairs
What’s that? What are they building on Belfield Avenue near Chew Street?
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Fishing Fest Postponed
September 8, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
This just in—due to inclement weather, the 2011 Philly Fun Fishing Fest scheduled for this Saturday is tentatively postponed until Saturday, September 24.
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You’re Invited: Engineers Without Borders Fall Fundraiser
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Matthew Fritch
Engineers Without Borders is holding its fall fundraiser on Thursday, September 29 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center.
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Last Day to Register for the Fishing Fest
September 6, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Today is the last day to register for the 2011 Philly Fun Fishing Fest, a free event on the Schuylkill Banks this Saturday, September 10, from 7-11 a.m.
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Save the Date: September 10 Is Coast Day
August 26, 2011
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Public Affairs
Hurricane Irene Coast Day is coming! Come on out to Philadelphia’s waterfronts on Saturday, September 10 for 2011 Pennsylvania Coast Day,
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2011 Philly Fun Fishing Fest: The Video
August 23, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Click here for more info on the fishing fest.
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You’re Invited: Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Poster Presentation
August 16, 2011
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Matthew Fritch
Join us at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center tomorrow, August 17, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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