4th District Water Town Hall with PWD and Councilman Jones
May 2, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
A Water Town Hall will be held for residents of City Council’s Fourth District on Thursday, May 11th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Sharon Baptist Church, located at 3955 Conshohocken Ave. This public forum is the second in a series of Water Town Halls for Philadelphia City Council Districts and will feature Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. and Philadelphia Water Department Commissioner Debra McCarty.
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History, Nature, and Green Stormwater Tools: Tour this Roxborough Gem with Local Experts
May 1, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Philadelphia Water Department historian Adam Levine and PWD staff members are hosting a walking tour of the long-ago retired Upper Roxborough Reservoir—a place whose past illuminates both the roots of its Northwest Philly neighborhood and the evolution of Philadelphia’s modern-day water infrastructure…
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Flood Risk Management Task Force: Manayunk Public Meeting
April 28, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Members of the Manayunk community and Philadelphia residents are invited to join City officials for a special meeting highlighting ongoing efforts to protect neighborhoods from the impacts of flooding and storms. The talk is being hosted by the City of Philadelphia’s Flood Risk Management Task Force…
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Centennial Commons Ground Breaking: Green Upgrades to Protect Philly Waterways
April 20, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
The Philadelphia Water Department joined partners in kicking off major improvements coming to Fairmount Park’s Centennial District during a ground breaking ceremony on Thursday, April 20…
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Adopters Welcome New Green to Roxborough
April 10, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
The members of the Friends of Upper Roxborough Reservoir Preserve seen here held a cleanup and planted wildflower meadow seed mix at a green stormwater swale located along Summit Avenue in Roxborough. The group maintains the site with support from a mini-grant provided through our Soak It Up Adoption program…
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Philly Science Fest Highlights Overlooked STEM-Water Relationship
April 7, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
When you turn on the tap for a fresh glass of Philadelphia water, do you think about all the scientists and engineers who make this daily convenience possible? If your answer is “no,” you’re not alone. But the fact is, science and engineering are a big part of the work we do at the Philadelphia Water Department every day…
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Paint Day at Smith Playground: Learn About Green Improvements and Send Connor Barwin a Message
March 14, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
While Philly is mourning the news that Eagles defensive end and super citizen Connor Barwin is headed to another team, his Make the World Better Foundation has pledged to continue its good work and is moving forward on projects the fan-favorite helped to fund. One of those projects is the renovation of West Passyunk’s Smith Playground…
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World Wildlife Day: Celebrate (and Protect) Philly Watersheds
March 3, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Happy World Wildlife Day Philly!
We are celebrating Philadelphia’s rivers and creeks—which are healthier today than they were even a generation ago—and what that means for the incredible diversity of aquatic wildlife found within them.
The investments we’re making in Philly neighborhoods through Green City, Clean Waters will make places like the Delaware River and Cobbs Creek even better…
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Pssst: Tips for the 2017 Green City, Clean Waters Art Contest
February 16, 2017
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Brian Rademaekers
Philly students: Do you care about protecting our drinking water and aquatic wildlife? Have artistic talent? Want to win prizes for yourself, your teachers and your school? The 2017 Green City, Clean Waters Art Contest is now underway, and the deadline for submissions has just been extended!
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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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