Take A Hike
July 8, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Philadelphia’s rivers and streams provide ample opportunity for recreation; events in the coming week suggest it’s hiking season in the parks and refuges near the water:
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Mast Transit: Free Sailboat Tour of the Delaware
July 5, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
This Saturday, July 9, board the sailboat Northwind for a free two-hour (9:00-11:00 a.m.) tour of the Delaware River.
Read More →You’re Invited: Stormwater House
June 29, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Thinking about making your home greener but don’t know where to start? Wondering about the incentives and barriers to environmentally friendly improvements such as green roofs and downspout planters (pictured above)?
Read More →Root For The Home Stream
June 22, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
“Root for the home estuary” doesn’t have quite the same ring to it—but if you attend the June 25 Camden Riversharks game against the Pennsylvania Road Warriors (5:35 p.m. start), you can support the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary.
Read More →A Roof With A View
June 21, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
And also some views of the roof: Here are some photos from Wednesday’s unveiling of the green roof bus shelter at 15th and Market.
Read More →Iodine-131: A Panel Discussion
June 13, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Iodine-131 has been in the news lately, and PWD has been busy responding to media inquiries. Now is your chance to ask your own questions and voice concerns:
Read More →Art In The Open
June 8, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
The French call it en plein air—painting outdoors. But Monet and Renoir would scarcely recognize Philly’s version of it.
Read More →That’s Why They Call It Brewerytown
| Matthew Fritch
Sold-out event tonight at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center: The Breweries of Brewerytown and Vicinity, a presentation by historian Rich Wagner.
Read More →Eadom Street Depaving Project
May 31, 2011 | Matthew Fritch
Philadelphia’s first depaving project at Eadom and Bridge streets—located just west of I-95 in Frankford—is well underway.
Read More →Meet Our New Best Friends
| 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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