What Does History Have to Do with My Missing #34 Trolley?: Mill Creek History and Upcoming Talk
June 18, 2019
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Adam Levine
In response to the public interest in a giant hole on Baltimore Avenue caused by a sewer issue earlier this month, Philadelphia Water Department in-house historian Adam Levine will offer his Mill Creek: Stream to Sewer presentation on Tuesday, June 25 at the University of the Sciences.
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And PWD’s 2019 Spokesdog Is…: Dolphina, a rescue, will guard Philly waterways from poo-llution.
June 10, 2019
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Public Affairs
Philly waterways have a new best friend. Dolphina, a five-year-old pit rescue, will be the face of our efforts to guard local waterways against pet waste. Pet owners and watershed advocates are invited to a June 22 celebration.
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Philly Water Bar Popping Up in City Hall Courtyard: Free pours every Thursday all summer long
April 16, 2019
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Brian Rademaekers
Distinct demographic groups buy pricey, pollution-intense bottled water at high rates. Philly Water Bar takes brings this super drink into a setting where fact-based conversations can bubble up.
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Help Us Rep Philly at the Big Cobbs Creek Cleanup: PWD leads one of 38 sites for April 13 volunteer event
April 3, 2019
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Brian Rademaekers
Call us crazy, but we think we can help beat the 18,000+ pounds collected by volunteers during last year’s big Darby-Cobbs Creek Cleanup. We’ll be leading one of the 38 sites targeting 126 miles of streams on Saturday, April 13th.
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Channel Spring Fever Into a Beautiful Garden (on the Cheap!): Discounted green tools = ultimate fertilizer for spring landscaping ambitions
March 20, 2019
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Brian Rademaekers
From a cost perspective, rain gardens are a super bargain given their super ability to soak up your property’s stormwater runoff: most participants pay less than $400 for their finished garden’s construction, plants and planting.
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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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The New Discovery Center Hosts a Rain Check Workshop: A Great Place to ‘Imagine a Day Without Water’
October 5, 2018
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Public Affairs
Philadelphians are invited to join us at The Discovery Center for a special Rain Check workshop that will get them started on sustainable home improvement projects like free rain barrels or discounted downspout planter gardens on Wednesday, October 10 at 6:00pm.
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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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Opening Hydrants Is Probably Worse Than You Think: But with 70+ free pools and spraygrounds, you don’t need to go there.
June 21, 2018
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Brian Rademaekers
Opening hydrants is more dangerous than you think, and definitely illegal. But our friends over at Parks and Recreation have released their list of pool and sprayground openings, and dozens of spots where you can cool off for free will be ready for use before the weekend is over.
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A Rain Check First: Sign Language Services Available at June Workshop
June 8, 2018
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Public Affairs
We want every resident to take part in protecting our rivers and creeks, and Saturday, June 23, will mark a big first in our efforts to bring the Rain Check program to more people: a workshop with sign language services will take place at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Town Hall in Center City.
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